Guidebook for Arlington
Sightseeing
About 3 miles north of Arlington is The Equinox Mountain Skyline Drive where you can motor to the summit and enjoy breathtaking views of Vermont and New York State. At the top of the mountain, there is a short easy trail to a view of Manchester. There is a gift shop at the base of the mountain.
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Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive9
íbúar mæla meðAbout 3 miles north of Arlington is The Equinox Mountain Skyline Drive where you can motor to the summit and enjoy breathtaking views of Vermont and New York State. At the top of the mountain, there is a short easy trail to a view of Manchester. There is a gift shop at the base of the mountain.
Famous Bennington monument. From May to October, you can take an elevator to the top and enjoy a great view.
Monument Circle
Famous Bennington monument. From May to October, you can take an elevator to the top and enjoy a great view.
Parks & Nature
Enjoy canoeing, fishing, tubing and bird watching. Stroll or bike along unpaved River Road which parallels the river for six secluded miles.
Battenkill River Fishing Access
2132 NY-313Enjoy canoeing, fishing, tubing and bird watching. Stroll or bike along unpaved River Road which parallels the river for six secluded miles.
A few miles south is lake Shaftsbury, a destination for swimming, hiking, picnic’s and a peaceful afternoons in the sun with a good book.
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íbúar mæla meðLake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Lake Shaftsbury Road15
íbúar mæla meðA few miles south is lake Shaftsbury, a destination for swimming, hiking, picnic’s and a peaceful afternoons in the sun with a good book.
Clear Brook Farm
A lovely produce and dairy market open from May to October.
One of the best country stores you’ll find anywhere is open at 5AM seven days a week. Groceries, deli, pastries, coffee, fishing and hunting licenses, and a whole lot more. Sit at the round table, enjoy your meal, and meet some of our local neighbors and other fellow travelers.
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3307 Vermont 3137
íbúar mæla meðOne of the best country stores you’ll find anywhere is open at 5AM seven days a week. Groceries, deli, pastries, coffee, fishing and hunting licenses, and a whole lot more. Sit at the round table, enjoy your meal, and meet some of our local neighbors and other fellow travelers.
At Clear Brook Farm, you will find fresh organic and local produce in a lovely setting. You can even purchase an artist-designed T-shirt and food gifts.
Shaftsbury
At Clear Brook Farm, you will find fresh organic and local produce in a lovely setting. You can even purchase an artist-designed T-shirt and food gifts.
At Dutton's Farm Stand you will enjoy locally-grown produce, sweets, and snacks.
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íbúar mæla meðAt Dutton's Farm Stand you will enjoy locally-grown produce, sweets, and snacks.
Entertainment & Activities
Skiing in the winter, hiking and Alpine Slide in the summer.
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3984 Vermont 1165
íbúar mæla meðSkiing in the winter, hiking and Alpine Slide in the summer.
Food Scene
Sushi Boat
4971 Main St6
íbúar mæla meðLovely little restaurant with a great chef and friendly service.
Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant
Great and varied menu and budget friendly.
Arts & Culture
Bennington Museum
75 Main Street21
íbúar mæla meðLovely art collection and temporary exhibits.
Clark Art Institute
225 South Street108
íbúar mæla meðWonderful art collection. Lovely building and hiking trails.
Wonderful Art collection and temporary exhibits. Free admission.
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15 Lawrence Hall Drive32
íbúar mæla meðWonderful Art collection and temporary exhibits. Free admission.
Shopping
High-quality, wooden cutting boards, entertaining and kitchen storage products. Made by hand.
Sugar Shack/Norman Rockwell Exhibition
29 Sugar Shack LnGift store and maple syrup vendor.
Lovely little chocolate and sweets shop. Wonderful little river across the street.
Village Peddler and Chocolatorium
261 Old Mill RdLovely little chocolate and sweets shop. Wonderful little river across the street.
In the town of Manchester-10 minutes north on Rte 7A-is the well-known independent bookstore known locally as “The Northshire”. Used and new books, gifts, clothing, children’s section, and author presentations. Not to be missed. Visit their cafe for snacks, breakfast, and lunch.
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4869 Main Street66
íbúar mæla meðIn the town of Manchester-10 minutes north on Rte 7A-is the well-known independent bookstore known locally as “The Northshire”. Used and new books, gifts, clothing, children’s section, and author presentations. Not to be missed. Visit their cafe for snacks, breakfast, and lunch.
The Kitchen Store at JK Adams: In addition to Vermont-made great cutting and carving boards, they have a great selection of kitchen products.
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íbúar mæla meðThe Kitchen Store at JK Adams: In addition to Vermont-made great cutting and carving boards, they have a great selection of kitchen products.