About this city
Also known as: The Historic Gateway
Bennington is a historic shire town located in the southwestern corner of Vermont, bounded by the scenic Taconic and Green Mountain ranges. As the state's first chartered town, incorporated in 1749, it holds a legendary place in American Revolutionary history as the staging ground for the Battle of Bennington, where Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys organized. The town acts as a vibrant cultural and educational hub in southern Vermont, characterized by its landmark monument, historic covered bridges, 19th-century pottery traditions, and a distinct New England colonial village atmosphere blended with an active arts community.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Ascend the Bennington Battle Monument for panoramic tri-state vistas, tour the extensive Folk Art collection at the Bennington Museum, and photograph the iconic Silk Road Covered Bridge.
