You'll feel the difference as soon as you enter southern Vermont.
It's one of those rare places where you feel you've "come home".
Just as we do, you'll breathe a sigh of relief with the
clean air wafting across wide open meadows, scenic farms and the
winding country roads meandering along river valleys into
the mountains - and NO traffic jams. Every tiny village and town
is worth a visit. That's why we're here! We want to share with you our
appreciation for our hometown's treasures and attractions. There is
no better time than now to stop by to discover why Brattleboro
has been included in The Best Small Towns in America.
You will find boutiques, galleries, restaurants and bistros, two
micro-breweries, coffee houses, and our favorite 1930's era movie palace. You'll
want to stay for awhile. The area has a full array of top-notch
accommodations, including some of the country's most famous and
historic bed and breakfasts - each with its own special charm.
We invite you to see for yourself why Brattleboro has been included in The Best Small Art Towns in America. Join us for Gallery Walk on the first Friday of each month from 5-8 PM when visitors stroll from gallery openings to artists' studios. The lively mix of residents, visitors, retailers and professionals creates an atmosphere of vitality and diversity which is both charming and exciting.
Brattleboro has long been a magnet for creative folks. Rudyard Kipling wrote some of his most renowned books while living here. Many equally well known and emerging artists continue to make their way here and foster the area's reputation as a genuine artists' colony. The vitality of this strong cultural community _ that is "hip" without being pretentious or over-commercialized, makes every visitor feel at home.
Explore the area! No matter in which direction you head, you will find the Vermont you are looking for: Putney, Guilford, Vernon, Marlboro, Dummerston, Newfane, Townshend and Grafton offer the collective experience of charm and warmth with scenes which reflect the genial people who inhabit the countryside. All four seasons hold undiscovered riches for you. The autumn is a riotous garden of enormous proportions known throughout the world. Summer is relaxed, verdant and lush beyond compare, hence our name: Vermont, or "Green Mountain". Winter glistens with crystalline brilliance and is silent and awesome in its frozen coat. Spring's awakening is punctuated by the steam of maple sugaring rising from farms across the state.
Wherever you go, back road or main highway, you will find Brattleboro and the surrounding area have a feeling all their own. And that feeling is one you'll want to make a part of your stay in Vermont - every time you come to the Green Mountain State.