What to Do
Experience All That Vermont Has To Offer
We are pleased to provide resources to help you plan and enjoy your visit.
Southern Vermont offers a wealth of activities that capture the unique, creative spirit and natural beauty of the region.
We invite you to explore the listings below for recommended things to do during your visit, from local museums and artist studios to shops, galleries, and outdoor activities.
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Fire Arts Vermont
FINE CRAFT GALLERY and OPEN STUDIOS featuring ceramics and glass. TOUR the studios of Natalie Blake and Randi Solin!
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Tavernier Chocolates
Acclaimed for artisanal, small batch chocolate, Tavernier offers a wide array of chocolate truffles, bonbons, tablets, and a singular line of chocolate charcuterie.
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Bartleby’s Books
Bartleby’s Books has served southern Vermont for over 30 years. Open 7 days a week. The store carries a wide variety of books and a carefully chosen selection of cards, games and gifts.
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The 1910 Building
Located in nearby Jacksonville, the 1910 Building is a destination for Contemporary Art featuring artists from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
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Quaigh Designs
A Wilmington favorite since 1968, this art, craft and design gallery has been highlighted by National Geographic Traveler, The Boston Globe and Fodor’s Guide to New England.
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Applewoods Studio
Handmade / hand-carved furniture and vessels made of locally sourced, specialty hardwoods.
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Cox Violins
Master violin maker Douglas Cox brings the discipline and workmanship of his early training tempered with years of study of fine old instruments and extensive experience in tonal adjustment for the most demanding professional players.
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Vermont Artisan Designs
Vermont Artisan Designs offers an extensive collection of American-made craft and fine art on Main Street in downtown Brattleboro.
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Brattleboro Farmers Market
The Brattleboro Area Farmers Market is Southern Vermont’s premier farmers market, featuring over 50 vendors with food, crafts, music, and more.
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ByWay Books & More
Conveniently located 1/4 mile off exit 1 in Brattleboro, ByWay Books provides a wide variety of reading experiences that cater to all interests.
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Wilmington Works
Discover the shops, eateries, galleries, and inns of historic downtown Wilmington.
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Deborah Lee Luskin, author
Author Deborah Lee Luskin will discuss “Music into Words” in Into the Wilderness, an award-winning novel set at the Marlboro Music Festival in 1964, on August 1, at 3 pm, at the Marlboro Community Center.
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Five Element Acupuncture LLC
Five Element Acupuncture is one of the oldest systems of Asian medicine and acupuncture. We treat the root cause of disease to promote quality health to bring balance to the spirit, body and mind. Pamela Bys brings 23+ years of clinical experience into this practice.
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River Gallery School of Art
For more than 45 years, River Gallery School has been offering workshops, classes and experiences for everyone who wants to make art and explore their creativity. Programs are offered in River Gallery School’s Brattleboro studios, online, and in regional offsite venues.
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Next Stage Arts
Next Stage Arts is a nonprofit performance venue and community center in Putney, Vermont.
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Brattleboro Music Center
Founded in 1952 by artistic director Blanche Honegger Moyse, the Brattleboro Music Center is a unique, community-based organization, exceptional for the breadth and quality of its programs.
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Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
This unique museum celebrates some of the finest local art legends of our time, as well as works by international art icons.
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Hogback Mountain Country Store
Scenic overlook and gift shop just 15 minutes from Marlboro. Stop by for some cheese, jam or Metcalfe’s Vermont Maple Cream Liqueur… and the 100-mile-view!
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Turn It Up!
CDs, LPs, movies and more in all genres! Open 7 days a week! Always buying used media!
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Excursions from the Square
Based in Philadelphia, Excursions from the Square offers trips to the Marlboro Music Festival and around the United States, Canada, and Europe.
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South Mountain Concerts
South Mountain presents some of the world’s leading chamber music ensembles and soloists exclusively during the fall in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.
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Psychoanalytic Private Practice
If you have an interest in understanding and addressing the underlying causes of repetitive conflicts in your life, and not just treating the symptoms, feel free to contact me.
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WMNR Fine Arts Radio
WMNR Fine Arts Radio is celebrating 40 years of non-commercial, all-music classical—and classic—music. Listen to WMNR live from anywhere via wmnr.org.
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Monadnock Music
Monadnock Music is devoted to promoting access to world-class live classical music performances in intimate and informal settings around the Monadnock region.
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Butch’s Moving and Storage
Fully licensed and bonded freight shipping truck company operating out of Brattleboro
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Gallery Walk
Gallery Walk is Brattleboro’s monthly celebration of the arts, happening on the first Friday of each month from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
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Windham Wines
This family-owned shop offers both a global selection and the personal attention of its experts for a simple but satisfying experience.
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Friends of Music at Guilford
Friends of Music at Guilford is a community music organization offering a year-round season of concerts in Southern Vermont. Sponsored by The Bear Bookshop.
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Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival
The Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 34th season of world class chamber music in the heart of Vermont from August 3 to August 15, 2026.
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MASS MoCA
MASS MoCA exhibits work by many of the most important artists of today—both well known, and emerging—focusing on large-scale and complex installations that are impossible to realize in conventional museums.
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Molly Stark State Park
Molly Stark State Park contains about two miles of foot trails, including the moderate Mount Olga Trail. It is adjacent to the Hogback Mountain Conservation Area and is linked with the trail system there as well as the Town of Wilmington trail system.
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Clark Art Institute
One of the most beloved and respected art museums in the world, Williamstown’s Clark Art Institute is known for its intimate galleries and stunning natural environment.
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Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Founded by The Very Hungry Caterpillar author and illustrator Eric Carle and his wife Barbara, The Carle is a delightful and educational place for adults and kids alike that fosters a love of art and reading.
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Vermont Country Deli
Right on Route 9, Vermont Country Deli offers unique gift baskets full of Vermont and New England made products, as well as renowned sandwiches, savory pastries, decadent desserts, and gourmet to-go fare.