Over my years in Upstate NY, I have driven through Bennington countless times to get into New England. It’s a charming little town full of surprises and quite the destination all on its own. Are you a Robert Frost enthusiast? His famous words, two roads diverged in a wood, and […]
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After learning all about the Battle of Bennington, it was only natural to take a hop, skip, and a jump just under 10 miles over the border into Vermont to visit the commemorative Bennington Battle Monument [15 Monument Cir, Bennington, VT 05201]. The 306 foot obelisk is the tallest structure […]
Almost every neighborhood has a market along with their police station, library, and school. The market is usually just a staple for the townies, not a draw for visitors. The Elm Street Market [251 Elm St, Bennington, VT 05201] takes something as simple as a neighborhood market and elevates it […]
I may have stumbled across some of the best Mexican on the East Coast in, Vermont? Yes. Manchester, VT to be exact, and it isn’t the first place I’d go looking for killer Mexican, but hey – they’ve got it going on. At Cilantro Tacos [5036 Main St, Manchester Center, […]
The drive on Route 7 from Albany to Vermont is so peaceful, and if you’re heading to Lye Brook Falls [The intersection of Glen Rd. and Lye Brook Access Road in Manchester Vermont, continue on Lye Brook Access Road until you reach the parking lot] the beauty continues on. I […]
Manchester, Vermont was on the menu this weekend, and it was quite a memorable day trip. After an hour and half we found ourselves at the base of Equinox Mountain, the highest peak in the Taconic Mountain range. We set out to climb up to the summit 3.1 miles away. […]
If you’re looking to take a nice cruise and peep at the foliage through three states, look no further— I’ve got a plan for you. Take Route 7 from Troy towards Bennington, Vermont. Check out the moose and cougar statues along the way. Grab some breakfast at the Blue Benn Diner. […]
Life revolves around the watering hole, that’s why during the summer months you can almost always find me at some swimming hole. Most swimming holes are found by word of mouth, only told to trusty worthy friends to keep them on the down low. A lot of spots aren’t exactly […]