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The Area: The
Bennington Area is located in the most south-western part of Vermont, extending from the New
York and Massachusetts borders to the Manchester & Arlington Area to the north, and
the Mount Snow & Wilmington Area to the east. Current
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Bennington, N. Bennington, Old
Bennington (Pop. 16,451): If you're traveling east on New York
State's Route 7 from the Albany/Troy area you need not check a map to
know you've entered the Green Mountain State...now traveling on
Vermont's Route 9 and entering the Bennington area. It will seem as if
all of 
Vermont
were laid out before you. The views are spectacular! And, even before
entering Bennington proper, you'll pass several popular visitor
destinations such as The Bennington Center For The Arts and Camelot
Village. Several minutes later you'll come face-to-face with one of
Vermont's most beautiful and legendary landmarks, the First
Congregational Church and graveyard (often referred to as the Old
First Church). The church was erected in 1805. The fence fronting the
graveyard is a landmark unto itself. Make certain to also take note of
the inn directly opposite. It is Vermont's oldest, built in 1764.
Bennington is Vermont's third largest city, and
although
officially a city the only high-rise you'll find here is the famed
Bennington Monument, commemorating the Battle for Bennington on August
16, 1777. It is 306' high and provides views of three states and three
mountain ranges. This area is steeped in history and whether a history
buff or not you're bound to find it interesting. The Bennington Museum
is another major visitor destination. Here, for example, you'll find
the oldest American revolutionary flag in existence. And, if you're
truly interested in the past, you should definitely check out the Furnace
Grove Historic District!
The history of Bennington isn't, of course, what brings most people to the area. However, browsing great shops is one of the more popular reasons. It is a way of life here! Vermont maple syrup, cheese, and cider, are known to have been in short supply on peak weekends. And, it's a small miracle that Bennington doesn't run out of film during fall foliage season. In addition, Bennington College has continued to draw the serious-minded since the early 1930's. Bennington is also the home of the nationally renowned Bennington Pottery. Add to all of this varied choices of lodging and dining establishments (ranging from gourmet to fast-food), magnificent views, the most direct way to enter the southwestern part of the state, and you have more than good reason to visit Bennington. In winter, the easy access to Southern Vermont's popular ski areas is also good reason!
Pownal, N. Pownal (Pop. 3,485): There
isn't anything of particular interest to the visitor here. Located
south of Bennington, it is a bedroom community of both Bennington and
Williamstown, Massachusetts. You will find several places to stay
here, and some local eateries.
Woodford (Pop. 331): You only need
drive a few minutes east of Bennington on Route 9 to realize that in
Vermont you're downtown somewhere one minute and in the woods the
next. What's historic about Woodford is Woodford, it was chartered in
1753! And, in
the late 1800's, this place really jumped!
If you're the outdoor type, Woodford has a great deal to offer! Namely, Woodford State Park with over 100 camp sites, swimming, boating, etc...and, Prospect Mountain, a large cross-country ski touring center.
Glastenbury (Pop. 7): There is
nothing wrong with your eyes...the population of Glastenbury at the
time of the last census was seven! Fact is, until 1937 when the population
grew to this number the town was represented by one
family. However, from 1889 till 1898 there was a lot of activity here
thanks to the Bennington-Glastenbury
Railroad. Don't leave here without reading about it, the
information is truly fascinating!
Today, this is an unorganized town. You can drive part of the way to it in a 4-WD vehicle, or backpack all of the way. The road is yours to find, it is in reasonable proximity to the Long Trail and the town of Woodford, on the north side of Route 9, east of Bennington. Glastenbury Mountain has an elevation of 3748'. Unless you're obsessed with visiting Glastenbury we don't recommend you make the trip!
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