Artists in Brattleboro: The Cotton Mill

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Artists in Brattleboro: The Cotton Mill

The Cotton Mill is an old mill in Brattleboro, Vermont that has been converted into studio space for artist and performers. The first weekend in December the Cotton Mill opens to the public with demonstrations and art for sale, just in time to pick up some great holiday gifts. In this quick video we take [...]

Category : December Events / Music and Entertainment / Shopping

Brattleboro Consignment Shops: Twice Upon A Time

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Brattleboro Consignment Shops: Twice Upon A Time

Shopping in Brattleboro is always an adventure with all the unique, locally owned stores downtown. Each store depicts its own distinct character and a Vermont-esque vibe, especially Twice Upon a Time, an eclectic consignment shop in downtown Brattleboro. Twice Upon a Time sits on the southern end of downtown amongst other antique furniture shops and [...]

Category : Shopping / Year Round Activities

Downtown Brattleboro Book Stores

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Downtown Brattleboro Book Stores

Brattleboro, Vermont has more book stores per capita than any other city in the US. OK, maybe not really, but we Brattleboro innkeepers think it’s close since there are there are five dedicated book stores just in the downtown. Our guests come from all over to experience the Brattleboro culture and our book stores profoundly [...]

Category : Area Activities / Music and Entertainment / Shopping / Year Round Activities

Verde: For Garden and Home

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Verde: For Garden and Home

Downtown Brattleboro has no shortage of unique shopping for all ages and genders. For the ladies, one store in particular will draw you in: Verde, or sometimes called Verde Home and Garden Store. But don’t let the name mislead you. Peir 1 Imports doesn’t hold a candle to this little gem in downtown Brattleboro. You’ll [...]

Category : Just For Fun / Shopping

Sam’s Outdoor Store in Downtown Brattleboro

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Sam’s Outdoor Store in Downtown Brattleboro

There’s lots of shopping in Brattleboro for the ladies and while we’re perusing the racks of Altiplano and the shelves of , the guys can enjoy the isles and isles of gear at Sam’s Outdoor Store in southern Vermont just a few blocks from our inn. Sam’s has three locations with the original here in [...]

Category : Fall Activities / Shopping / Spring Activities / Winter Activities / Year Round Activities

Rainy Day Activities

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Rainy Day Activities

April in Vermont can bring some rainy days.  But don’t worry, rainy days can be fun, even if you’re on vacation.   In order to give our Brattleboro Inn guests some rainy day ideas, we have put together a list of rainy day activities in Brattleboro so you can enjoy our town just as much [...]

Category : Area Activities / Fall Activities / Spring Activities / Summer Activities / Winter Activities

Cafe a la Carte

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Cafe a la Carte

“Upscale street cart.” It sounds like an oxymoron, right? Aren’t street carts supposed to serve hot dogs and soft pretzels? That’s why I was so intrigued when a friend of mine who works in downtown Brattleboro told me I have to check out Cafe a la Cart, a brand new “upscale street cart” on Elliot [...]

Category : Fall Activities / Restaurants and Dining / Spring Activities / Summer Activities

Whitewater Rafting with Zoar Outdoor

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Whitewater Rafting with Zoar Outdoor

Whitewater Rafting is a great way to spend a hot summer day. We recently enjoyed an awesome whitewater rafting adventure with the great team down at Zoar Outdoor.  Just a short 45 minute scenic drive from our Vermont Bed and Breakfast, Zoar Outdoor is located in Clarlemont, MA. Being new to this, we went on [...]

Category : August Events / July Events / June Events / Summer Activities

Strolling of the Heifers

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Strolling of the Heifers

It is that time of year once again, that’s right, the Strolling of the Heifers here in Brattleboro. You may be thinking why or who would possibly want to see a bunch of cows walk down Main Street? It is pretty clear by last year’s photos as to who would attend such an event, everyone! [...]

Category : June Events / Summer Activities

Ice Fishing

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Ice Fishing

Ever wonder about those little huts out on the ice around Vermont?  Well, beside creating a great “Norman Rockwell” backdrop at our Vermont Inn, they are used by ice fishermen to keep warm and dry.  A few days ago Tim headed out on the ice with our friend Doug, who operates a small local outdoor [...]

Category : Winter Activities