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Bennington, Vermont Area Recreation
Bennington is home to four seasons of active recreation. Find links to skiing, snowmobiling, and other winter activities here at bennington.com.
[ BICYCLING ]
[ FAMILY ACTIVITIES ]
[ FISHING, HUNTING & BOATING ]
[ GOLF ] [ HIKING ]
[ SKI & SNOW ]
[ SNOWMOBILING ]
[ CAMPGROUNDS/STATE PARKS ]
Trek for Health Walking Map of Bennington
(Adobe Reader pdf, courtesy of Southwestern Vermont Health Care)
Nature's Closet in downtown Bennington also has an excellent page on local outdoor sporting activities and recreational reports.
Bicycling
Please check our events
page -- or use our events calendar for listing of a variety of events including BMX bicycle races, Road races and more are available.
You can plan a vacation around cycling the scenic, historic
backroads through the rambling countryside and covered bridges (Bennington has five), or
mountain biking in the nearby Green Mountains here
in Bennington County.
Family Activities
You can swim, canoe,
or go tubing down the river and still have time for tennis, golf
or miniature golf on the
long summer days. For rainy days and late night activity, Bennington provides bowling, pool and other indoor games.
- Battenkill Canoe Ltd. 802-362-2800
- Sunset Playland 802-442-3555
Fishing, Hunting & Boating
Fishing on local rivers
and lakes is excellent, and on the Battenkill fishing is internationally
famous. Bennington enjoys long seasons of hunting, fishing and trapping. The area is home to many public and private hunting and fishing areas.
Individuals born after January 1, 1974 must complete and approved boating safety coarse to legally operate a motorized vessel on Vermont waters. The Vermont State Police offer a FREE on-line course to Vermont Residents which satifies this requirement.
Golf
- Mount Anthony Country Club 442-2617
Hiking
Hikers can take the Long Trail,
which continues the Appalachian Trail
along the crest of the
Green Mountain National Forest. Other trails wind through the county's three state parks.
Skiing & Winter Activities
Bennington is a center for some of the finest alpine and
cross-country skiing in the country. There are twelve major ski
areas within an hour's drive. The Green Mountain Club plans
year round activities including impromptu hiking, ski trips (both down hill and x-country), snow-shoeing, ice skating and trailwork.
Snowmobiling
Many private and club-owned snowmobile trails run through Bennington and Bennington County. Easy access to snowmobile trails, and options for machine storage,
rentals, and guided tours by knowledgeable guides are available.
Campgrounds/State Parks
Advance Reservations for Camping are Recommended.
(Private campground listings are members of the Bennington Chamber of Commerce)
- Vermont State Parks
- Woodford State Park East of Bennington on Route 9 - camping, swimming, picnicking, fishing, boat rentals
- Lake Shaftsbury - Historic Route 7A between Shaftsbury and Arlington - sandy beach, picnic tables and shelters, boat rentals, concession
- Emerald Lake -Route 7 north of Manchester - camping, sandy beach, picnicking, fishing, boat rentals, hiking trails
- Camping on the Battenkill 802-375-6663
- Greenwood Lodge & Campsites (HOSTEL/DORMS/SITES) 802-442-2547
- Pine Hollow Campground 802-823-5569
E-mail & request a local visitors guide
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