Bennington district, Vermont, United States

Places to visit near Bennington

Bennington is a town in Bennington district, Vermont, United States, home to about 9,074 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 churches. The must-see places are Hoosick Falls Historic District (1 km), First Congregational Church of Bennington (2 km) and Paper Mill Village Bridge (6 km).

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Bennington, Vermont
Bennington, Bennington district, Vermont, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bennington at a glance

Location
Bennington district, Vermont, United States
Population
about 9,074
Coordinates
42.8781° N, 73.1968° W
Places within 50 km
66 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bennington

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bennington: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bennington

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bennington. The closest is Glastenbury Mountain (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bennington

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bennington. The closest is Lake Shaftsbury (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bennington

48 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bennington. The closest is George D. Aiken Wilderness (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Bennington

35 churches within 100 km of Bennington. The closest is First Congregational Church of Bennington (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bennington

24 parks within 100 km of Bennington. The closest is Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bennington

17 museums within 100 km of Bennington. The closest is Williams College Museum of Art (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bennington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bennington
  2. 16 km George D. Aiken Wilderness · nature spot, Bennington
  3. 17 km Hoosick Falls Historic District · waterfall, Berkshire
  4. 1 km First Congregational Church of Bennington · church, Bennington
  5. 12 km Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site · park, Rensselaer
  6. 7 km Saint Mark's Episcopal Church · church, Rensselaer
  7. 16 km Back to Bennington

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bennington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2556Glastenbury Mountain (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs851Lake Shaftsbury (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1248George D. Aiken Wilderness (16 km)
    Churches635First Congregational Church of Bennington (2 km)
    Parks324Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site (13 km)
    Museums517Williams College Museum of Art (23 km)
    Other attractions312Paper Mill Village Bridge (6 km)
    Forts & heritage210Stafford Hill Memorial (43 km)
    Waterfalls13Hoosick Falls Historic District (1 km)
    Treks13Taconic Crest Trail (38 km)
    Caves01Clarksville Preserve (89 km)
    Buddhist sites01Leverett Peace Pagoda (89 km)

    Bennington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bennington?

    Hoosick Falls Historic District (waterfall, about 1 km), First Congregational Church of Bennington (church, about 2 km), Paper Mill Village Bridge (attraction, about 6 km), Burt Henry Covered Bridge (attraction, about 8 km), Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site (park, about 13 km), George D. Aiken Wilderness (nature spot, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bennington?

    66 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bennington?

    Glastenbury Mountain, about 19 km by road; White Rock (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bennington?

    Lake Shaftsbury, about 20 km by road; Babcock Lake (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bennington?

    George D. Aiken Wilderness, about 16 km by road; Woodford State Park (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bennington?

    Start in Bennington, visit George D. Aiken Wilderness, then Hoosick Falls Historic District, then First Congregational Church of Bennington, then Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, then Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bennington?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bennington

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bennington’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bennington on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.