VISITING
THE REGION

A picturesque New England region nestled in the Southwestern corner of Vermont, the geographic designation may be Bennington County but in recent years residents and visitors alike have come to affectionately call this area, The Shires of Southwestern Vermont.

Surrounded by Vermont’s famous mountain range and enriched by the many waterways including the Battenkill and Walloomsac, The Shires of Vermont is world-renowned as a four-season destination for those seeking the authentic Vermont experience. Equally attractive to both residents and visitors of the area is the relative closeness to major metropolitan areas including New York City, Hartford, Boston, Northern New Jersey, the Berkshires and Canada.

The people of The Shires of Southwestern Vermont look forward to welcoming you to this place we call home.

DIRECTORY

 
Street scene with a vintage clock tower, American flags, parked cars, trees, and buildings.
The Washington Monument standing tall amid lush green trees and hills under a partly cloudy sky.
A person standing in a river, fishing with a rod, surrounded by trees.
Group of people sitting on the grass and on benches under a large tree in a park
A sidewalk lined with trees displaying vibrant fall foliage, with leaves scattered on the ground, and a park bench visible in the distance.
A white multi-story building with a red garage door and a white door next to it. The building has a sign that reads 'STARK ROSE NO 1' and a balcony with hanging plants and an American flag. To the right, a tree is visible, and there is a one-way stre
Scenic landscape with fall foliage, rolling hills, and the Washington Monument in the distance under a clear sky.
A lively city street scene in front of a restaurant with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, potted plants, and people walking and dining.
A scenic view of a flowing river with rocks, surrounded by lush green trees and grass.
A man standing outside The Bennington Bookshop browsing books displayed on a table overlooking the sidewalk.
A winding road lined with fall foliage trees with orange leaves and a tall stone obelisk in the background, partially obscured by the trees. A black streetlamp is in the foreground.
An aerial view of the Washington Monument surrounded by trees with fall foliage, a park, and nearby houses in Washington, D.C.
Scenic view of rolling hills and mountains covered in autumn foliage during sunset.
Scenic view of rolling hills with autumn-colored trees, a red barn, a pond, and mountains in the background, with a curved road in the foreground.
A red wooden building with white doors and windows, surrounded by green trees and grass, with decorative animal statues in front.
Street scene with American flags, street signs for Main Street and South, hanging flower baskets, a lamppost, two men conversing, parked cars, and a building with a balcony and decorative flowers.
People walking on sidewalk in a small town with storefronts, a large tree with fall foliage, and two parking signs, one for reserved handicapped parking and one for two-hour parking.
A storefront with a black and yellow brick exterior, two large windows on the upper floor, and a red arched door. The store is called The Village Chocolate Shoppe and is decorated with flowers and signs promoting chocolates, gifts, and a spa called O
A city sidewalk with people dining outside at a restaurant, a colorful flower sculpture of a lion, a hanging flower basket on a streetlight, and parked cars along the street on a partly cloudy day.
Street scene in a small town with cars parked and driving, green trees, brick buildings, American flags, and people walking. Overcast sky.
Two women walking on a sidewalk in Bennington, Vermont, near a green sign for The Bank of Bennington, with trees and parked cars along the street.
White chapel building with a tower, visible through trees with autumn-colored leaves, lined by a white picket fence