June 13, 2024

Had to take a picture of this place before we left Bennington. We asked our server at breakfast if she knew what it originally was. She said she didn’t know. All she knew was that it was an historic site and could not be demolished. Guess they need Chip and JoAnna

We have both decided to stop in Bellows Falls for some coffee and chai tea Stopped at a great cafe

We had stopped at Bellows Falls years ago It’s really changed. There a lot of nice shops. We picked up some glass items at a great craft shop

Next stop King Arthur’s Flour

Stopped at their cafe to get some cold water and discovered

Next stop Simon Pearce. Great display as you walk in the front door

Love all the glass trees

Covered bridge is right alongside Simon Pearce

June 12, 2024

Beautiful day today. Started out looking for covered bridges. Then went to Bennington Monument. We have seen it from a distance but never close up. Then to Robert Frost’s home where he lived in the 1920’s where he wrote Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Last stop the Old First Church. Which was completed in 1805. They are in the midst of a major renovation project so there is a lot of scaffolding. Will have to stop once project is finished and hopefully we will be able to see the inside. Robert Frost’s grave is behind the church

Henry Bridge
Silk Road Bridge
Paper Mill Bridge
Another view of the Henry Bridge
Robert Frost house

June 11, 2024

Vacation time. Left at 10 instead of 9 and got stuck in traffic backup. Emergency repairs on Kent Narrows Bridge. Only one lane. Made good time until we got to Troy. Next time we will leave at 9

Staying in Bennington at Four Chimneys Bed and Breakfast. We haven’t been in Bennington in years

Just in case we don’t see a realdeer

View of Bennington Monument from the Inn

Church door in downtown Bennington