Attractions and Activities in Brattleboro and Southeastern Vermont

Whether your driving or walking through Brattleboro and the surrounding villages, you'll find activities for the family, the sports enthusiast, the artist and the art lover, the history buff... and there's never a shortage of beautiful scenery year round.

Scroll down to see the offering of attractions in the area. Each description is followed by GPS coordinates to help you find the location of your choices.

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
10 Vernon St., Brattleboro (802) 257-0124
(Open 11–5, closed Tuesdays & Wednesday, Admission $6; seniors $4; students $3, children under 6 free) The Museum features contemporary art exhibits, family activities, and a fun gift shop. info@brattleboromuseum.org
42:51:02.62N, 72:33:23.64W

Brattleboro Music Center (BMC)
38 Walnut Street, Brattleboro, VT, 802-257-4523
One organization, many opportunities for music education, participation, and performance: Chamber Music Series, Music School, Music in the Schools, Concert Choir, Windham Orchestra, Blanche Moyse Chorale, Summer Programs and Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival. For event & program information visit our website.
42:51:22.90N, 72:33:31.21W

Gallery Walk
Downtown Brattleboro (802) 257-2616
(First Friday of each month 5-8:30) Since 1995 the first Friday of each month transforms downtown Brattleboro (and beyond) into a festive celebration of the arts with more than 40 exhibit openings at galleries, eateries, and other art venues. A wide array of artistic talent from near and far is complemented by live music and special events at several locations. Most exhibits are open throughout the month. Pick up a Gallery Walk guidebook at locations throughout the town.
42:51:07.81N, 72:33:28.60W

Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center
783 Townshend Road, Grafton, VT (802) 843-2400
(Open daily, 10 am - 4 pm, closed April to mid-May) An outdoor recreation center offering mountain biking, canoeing, hiking and kids day camps in summer and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and ice skating in winter. Full base lodge. Great family center! VISA, MC, AMEX info@GraftonPonds.com
43:09:44.70N, 72:36:52.56W

Green Mountain Orchards
130 West Hill Road, Putney, Vermont (802) 387-5851
(Open daily 8-6, mid-July through April) Since 1914, we offer already picked or pick your own apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, and more. Fresh pies and cider donuts in season. Wagon and sleigh rides on scheduled days or by appointment. A beautiful and wholesome place to visit.
42:59:26.45N, 72:32:27.27W

Marlboro Music School & Festival
Box K, Marlboro, VT 05344, (802) 254-2394 (or 215-569-4690 Sept-June)
Come and celebrate the 60th season of what TIME Magazine calls: “the most exciting chamber music in the U.S.” World-class chamber music, weekend concerts from July 17 through August 15. Call Box Office FOR TICKETS or order tickets online. Programs announced on website one week ahead. info@marlboromusic.org
42:50:22.05N, 72:44:00.04W

Retreat Petting Farm
350 Linden Street, (Rte. 30) Brattleboro (802) 257-2240
(Open Memorial Day weekend - Columbus Day weekend. Wed - Sat 10-4; Sun & holidays 12-4. $5 age 2-11 yrs; $6 age 12 + older.) The Petting Farm is a delight for all ages. Feed & touch 50+ animals. Unique play areas. Access Retreat Trails from the Farm. ½ mile from downtown Brattleboro on Route 30. VISA, MC info@theretreatfarm.com
42:51:46.78N, 72:34:03.40W

Sandglass Theater
Kimball Hill Road, Putney, (802) 387-4051
An internationally known company creating theater with puppets and visual imagery. Also presents Puppets in the Green Mountains, An International Festival of Unusual Theater and Voices of Community, Social Activist Theater series. Seasonal operation -- call or visit our website for information on performances and events.
42:58:31.93N, 72:31:21.63W

Strolling of the Heifers Parade and Celebration
Brattlteboro, downtown and various locations
This fun-filled celebration of heritage and agriculture entertains and educates the whole family starting Friday night, June 3rd (2011) and continuing through Sunday June 5th, highlighted, by the world-famous Strolling of the Heifers Parade, Saturday June 4th at 10 a.m. sharp on Brattleboro's Main Street, followed by the Dairy Festival and Green Expo. The full schedule of events is available on our website
42:51:07.81N, 72:33:28.60W

Vermont Jazz Center
Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro (802) 254-9088
Vermont Jazz Center presents a regular schedule of concerts. The Vermont Jazz Center is dedicated to creating and preserving jazz through the presentation of workshops, concerts, and instruction to a broad constituency of artists, students, and the general public. Check Thursday Reformer for specific times and places.
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