Arts & Culture
The Putney School features amazing art exhibitions and live performances in their Calder Hall.
10 locals recommend
The Putney School
418 Houghton Brook RdThe Putney School features amazing art exhibitions and live performances in their Calder Hall.
Wonderful art and craft in a delightfully sized art museum. Exhibitions change regularly.
53 locals recommend
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
10 Vernon StWonderful art and craft in a delightfully sized art museum. Exhibitions change regularly.
Suzanne and Dante have an astounding collection of outsider and visionary art. They also have a fantastic selection of hand-made jewelry, ceramics, and other goodies.
17 locals recommend
Gallery In the Woods
145 Main StSuzanne and Dante have an astounding collection of outsider and visionary art. They also have a fantastic selection of hand-made jewelry, ceramics, and other goodies.
Vermont Center For Photography ( VCP ) features new exhibits monthly. Try visiting during Gallery walk in Brattleboro on first Fridays each month. vcphoto.org
Vermont Center for Photography
10 Green StVermont Center For Photography ( VCP ) features new exhibits monthly. Try visiting during Gallery walk in Brattleboro on first Fridays each month. vcphoto.org
Everything Else
Green Mountain Orchards is a family run orchard where you can pick blueberries and apples in season. It is a magnificent, picture-perfect Vermont experience.
35 locals recommend
Green Mountain Orchards
130 W Hill RdGreen Mountain Orchards is a family run orchard where you can pick blueberries and apples in season. It is a magnificent, picture-perfect Vermont experience.
A handsome timber-framed structure, offering a great collection. Great kid's room, and parking lot free WIFI access.
Putney Public Library
55 Main StA handsome timber-framed structure, offering a great collection. Great kid's room, and parking lot free WIFI access.
Entertainment & Activities
Yellow Barn Music Festival hosts world renown classical musicians, and student musicians in scheduled recitals. Check their website for details.
16 locals recommend
Yellow Barn
49 Main StYellow Barn Music Festival hosts world renown classical musicians, and student musicians in scheduled recitals. Check their website for details.
Sandglass Theater features astounding Puppetry Arts, and offers an annual international performance. Not just for kids! Check their website for details.
9 locals recommend
Sandglass Theater
17 Kimball HillSandglass Theater features astounding Puppetry Arts, and offers an annual international performance. Not just for kids! Check their website for details.
The Latchis is our movie house. They combine new releases with art films, and usually have films for kids too. Check out the beautiful terrazzo floors, and main theater.
60 locals recommend
Latchis Theatre
50 Main StThe Latchis is our movie house. They combine new releases with art films, and usually have films for kids too. Check out the beautiful terrazzo floors, and main theater.
Food Scene
Our Putney Food co-op is the Village's pivot point. You'll find espresso, organic foods, great service, yummy café meals, local organic produce, wine, craft beers, everything, in one compact spot ! Visitors are always impressed. A must see !
40 locals recommend
Putney Food Co-op
8 Carol Brown WayOur Putney Food co-op is the Village's pivot point. You'll find espresso, organic foods, great service, yummy café meals, local organic produce, wine, craft beers, everything, in one compact spot ! Visitors are always impressed. A must see !
This is where you go out to eat to celebrate. It's pricey, and worth every penny. Excellent french fries, fabulous chocolate in the adjoining shop. Partly owned by documentary film maker Ken Burns.
37 locals recommend
The Restaurant at Burdick's
47 Main StThis is where you go out to eat to celebrate. It's pricey, and worth every penny. Excellent french fries, fabulous chocolate in the adjoining shop. Partly owned by documentary film maker Ken Burns.
Amy bakes breads daily. Delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches! They bake cookies and treats - a popular lunch spot. A view of the Connecticut River in the back.
53 locals recommend
Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe
113 Main StAmy bakes breads daily. Delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches! They bake cookies and treats - a popular lunch spot. A view of the Connecticut River in the back.
Three Stones makes fabulous empanadas! Spicy Mayan sauces that mean business! So, so yummy... ( Save us a seat! ) call first... 802-246-1035
36 locals recommend
Three Stones
105 Canal StThree Stones makes fabulous empanadas! Spicy Mayan sauces that mean business! So, so yummy... ( Save us a seat! ) call first... 802-246-1035
Whetstone Station has a stunning view of the Connecticut River from their rooftop deck during the summer months. Good bistro fare, full bar, great craft beer (including their own), with a bustling atmosphere.
114 locals recommend
Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery
36 Bridge StWhetstone Station has a stunning view of the Connecticut River from their rooftop deck during the summer months. Good bistro fare, full bar, great craft beer (including their own), with a bustling atmosphere.
Hey, it's a diner with a lot of charm. Catch them in the morning for classic breakfast items. Ask for the real maple syrup on with your pancakes!
31 locals recommend
Chelsea Royal Diner
487 Marlboro RdHey, it's a diner with a lot of charm. Catch them in the morning for classic breakfast items. Ask for the real maple syrup on with your pancakes!
Eclectic Italian-American fare using mostly local ingredients. It's all good, but brunch is a highlight. Best pancakes I've ever eaten. If you find out their secret, please tell me (actually, I already know it).
18 locals recommend
Popolo
36 SquareEclectic Italian-American fare using mostly local ingredients. It's all good, but brunch is a highlight. Best pancakes I've ever eaten. If you find out their secret, please tell me (actually, I already know it).
Out of the way, but if you're heading North on Route 5, a great place to buy local maple syrup.
7 locals recommend
Harlows Sugar House
556 Bellows Falls RdOut of the way, but if you're heading North on Route 5, a great place to buy local maple syrup.
They roast their own beans. Great coffee, served in a cozy, subterranean social hotspot for the locals. Take home some fresh beans as a souvenir or gift.
36 locals recommend
Mocha Joe's Cafe
82 Main StThey roast their own beans. Great coffee, served in a cozy, subterranean social hotspot for the locals. Take home some fresh beans as a souvenir or gift.
Shopping
You won't believe how much gear (and rooms) they fit into this store. Everything you need for outdoor activities, no matter what season.
26 locals recommend
Sam's Outdoor Outfitters
74 Main StYou won't believe how much gear (and rooms) they fit into this store. Everything you need for outdoor activities, no matter what season.
Edel's Art Glass is where you can buy special gifts or souvenirs. She is a talented stained-glass artist who creates a distinctive look I've not seen elsewhere.
Edel's Art Glass
88 Main StEdel's Art Glass is where you can buy special gifts or souvenirs. She is a talented stained-glass artist who creates a distinctive look I've not seen elsewhere.
As the sign says: "1st Rate 2nd Hand Clothing." Collectables, too. Lisa has a great eye for both quality and campy items.
8 locals recommend
Swirl
90 Old Rte 5As the sign says: "1st Rate 2nd Hand Clothing." Collectables, too. Lisa has a great eye for both quality and campy items.
Drinks & Nightlife
Where the locals hang out to drink good beer brewed on the premises. A local institution with character.
17 locals recommend
McNeill's Brewery
90 Elliot StWhere the locals hang out to drink good beer brewed on the premises. A local institution with character.
Essentials
Open while it's warm enough, they sell annuals, perennials, summer produce, and items like canned goods. It's fun just to walk through their greenhouses and tree displays to see the vast variety of plants, but the produce is phenomenal.
22 locals recommend
Walker Farm
1190 US-5Open while it's warm enough, they sell annuals, perennials, summer produce, and items like canned goods. It's fun just to walk through their greenhouses and tree displays to see the vast variety of plants, but the produce is phenomenal.