Things To Do
Apple Picking
There are quite a few apple picking orchards in the araa, here are a few. Scott Farm Orchard: https://www.scottfarmvermont.com/pick-your-ownDwight Miller Orchards: https://dwightmillerorchards.com/ Green Mountain Orchards: https://www.greenmountainorchards.com/ Alyson's Orchard: https://alysonsorchard.com/
Madame Sherri Forest
A fantastic hidden gem of a hiking trail features castle ruins steeped in local history. You’ll find several trail options with varying difficulty levels. The Anne Stokes Loop Trail is a 2-mile hike, perfect for those seeking a less intensive experience. For a more challenging hike, consider the Wantastiquet Mountain Trail, a 3-mile trek that Josh and I personally explored and enjoyed. :)
Morningside Flight Park
Nestled in New Hampshire's Connecticut River Valley, the park offers ideal terrain for hang gliding and paragliding. Flying not for you? Visitors can also enjoy zip-lining, outdoor laser tag, picnicking and camping.
Fort Dummer State Park
The campground has 50 tent/trailer sites, a small picnic area, hiking trails (one of which leads to a swimming hole), and a large open field.
Retreat Trails at Retreat Farm
Located on Abenaki lands, the trails are free and open to the public. Access the trail network from five different trailheads to explore the Nature Trail, Ice Pond, Woodlands Interpretive Trail, and Stone Tower. Challenge yourself by climbing the stairs to the top of the Harris Hill Ski Jump, or casually wander through the woods along the winding trails.
Vermont Canoe Touring Center
If you’re feeling adventurous, take a trip up the road from downtown Brattleboro to visit the Vermont Canoe Touring Center where you can rent canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards to explore the waterways.
Dorset Marble Quarry
This is the United States oldest quarry (1785). It's now a swimming hole. Their Facebook says "Guests must register online at dorsetquarry.com to get QR Code to be presented at gate for entry." You can see it driving by on Route 30. I don't know how cold it will be, but it would be a cool site to see.
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC)
Open to the public Wednesday-Sunday from 10-4pm, BMAC is a non-collecting contemporary art museum providing a platform for its region’s many artistic riches. The museum contains six galleries and rotates exhibitions every 3–4 months.
Brattleboro Galley Walk
On October 4th from 5-9pm is the monthly Gallery Walk event in downtown Brattleboro. Elliot Street and Harmony Lot will be closed. There will free live music, a flea market, art activities and food trucks.
Food
We want you to be well-fed. Here is a list of a few restaurants in the area that we’ve tried, along with others that were recommended to us: Peter Havens/Oyster Bar onElliot St. - Traditional fine dining and the best meal we had there! The Marina on Spring Tree Rd - Good food with a great view of Connecticut river Kipling's Tavern on Elliot St. TJ Buckleys on Elliot Street - Fine dining, reservations required High Thai on High Street - Trendy Thai restaurant