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Things to see in Bennington (United States): 17 places and when to go
Bennington is a town in United States, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Food and drink (4), Nature (3). The best known are Glastenbury Mountain, Prospect Mountain and Bennington Battle Monument. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.8918, -73.0776
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Food and drink (4) · Nature (3) · Architecture (3) · Mountains (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 257 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Glastenbury Mountain, at 1,139 m.
What to see in Bennington
The places in and around Bennington, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Glastenbury MountainMountain in United States of America9.6 km
- Prospect MountainMountain in Vermont, United States of America2.1 km
- Bennington Battle MonumentMonument in Bennington, Vermont, United States11 km
- Bennington MuseumMuseum in Bennington, Vermont, USA11 km
- Bennington Fish HatcheryFish hatchery in Bennington, Vermont8.9 km
- Bennington stationRailway station in Bennington, the United States of America10.0 km
- Burt Henry Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture15 km
- Glastenbury WildernessProtected area in Vermont, United States5.9 km
- Holden–Leonard Mill ComplexHistoric industrial complex in Bennington, Vermont10 km
- Old Bennington High SchoolSchool building in Bennington, Vermont9.3 km
- Old Bennington Post OfficePost office in Bennington, United States of America9.9 km
- Paper Mill Village BridgeBridge in Town of Bennington, Vermont13 km
- W. H. Bradford Hook and Ladder Fire HouseFire station in Bennington, Vermont9.1 km
- Farm Road BrewingBrewery9.9 km
- Harvest BrewingBrewery9.9 km
- Madison Brewing Co.Brewery9.8 km
- Village Garage DistilleryDistillery9.9 km
When to go to Bennington
The best time to visit Bennington is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:10
- FebPossible10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:09
- JulBest time14:52
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bennington
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 257 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- North Adams13 places21 km
- Stratton11 places28 km
- Hyde Park17 places36 km
- Dummerston13 places42 km
- Shelburne Falls13 places43 km
- Mechanicville5 places50 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bennington?
The best known: Glastenbury Mountain, Prospect Mountain, Bennington Battle Monument, Bennington Museum, Bennington Fish Hatchery. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bennington?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Bennington?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 257 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bennington as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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