Bennington at a Glance
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and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Bennington, Vermont,
U.S.A.
Bennington, tucked in the southeast corner of Vermont, is famous for the Bennington
Monument. A 306-foot, hilltop obelisk, the monument commemorates a colonist
victory during the American Revolution, An elevator within the monument carries
visitors to an observation deck where New York State, Vermont and Massachusetts
can be seen. Five historical covered bridges can be explored within Bennington
County and Bennington Museum contains the largest collection of works by noted
folk artist Anna Mary Robertson Moses, better known as Grandma Moses. Bennington
Center for the Arts is the hub for local historical and cultural art. Visitors
can also visit poet Robert Frost's gravesite at Old First Church. Hiking trails
are plentiful and winter recreation activities abound.
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