The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bennington

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bennington, Vermont

Updated June 29, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Bennington

Lincoln Square

Bennington, Vermont

Lincoln Square

The Vermont square that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery."

Bennington Centre Cemetery

Bennington, Vermont

Bennington Centre Cemetery

One of the oldest cemeteries in Vermont is the final resting place of soldiers, politicians, and a famous author.

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Jennings Hall, a.k.a. Hill House

North Bennington, Vermont

Jennings Hall

The building that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House."

3 miles from Bennington

Trail Sign for the Snow Hole

Petersburg, New York

The Snow Hole

This locally-famous crevasse in New York State is icy all year round.

9 miles from Bennington

Grandma Moses Homestead

Eagle Bridge, New York

Grandma Moses Homestead

The farm where one of America's most famous folk artists created her paintings.

10 miles from Bennington

The entrance.

Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Spruces

This abandoned neighborhood is now a park filled with beautiful trees, wildflowers, and hints of its past.

12 miles from Bennington

The Tinker mausoleum.

North Adams, Massachusetts

Hillside Cemetery

This sprawling 18th-century cemetery features unique and beautiful gravestones, including one shaped like a tree.

12 miles from Bennington

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