For those looking to take in the sights, Bennington is as rich in revolutionary war history as it is in natural mountainous beauty. The picturesque inn is also perfectly situated as a launch pad for day trips to nearby Saratoga Springs, Lenox, Manchester, Stratton & more. Unpack your bags & take in a show at the newly revitalized Williamstown Theatre or Bennington's Old Castle Theatre Company in residence at the Bennington Center for the Arts. Spend the day antiquing or outlet shopping. Or, for the sports minded, try your hand at nearby golf, tennis, swimming, boating, and skiing.

Of course, you can also just stay put and curl up with a book by the fireplace, play a game of bocce on our expansive lawns, or just relax on a bench under an apple tree. Unwind with a cool martini or hot toddy in our cocktail lounge or join us for dinner and experience the amazing culinary delights of Executive Chef Thom Simonetti.

Sites

Vermont Covered Bridges
Bennington County, Vermont
There are five covered bridges in Bennington County as well as the Covered bridge museum.
http://www.bennington.com/chamber/Bridges/index.html

Bennington Battle Monument
15 Monument Circle, Old Bennington, Vermont
Phone: 802-447-0550.
A short and beautiful walk from the inn.
http://www.neinfo.net/New_England/Vermont/Bennington/Attractions/Battle_Mon
ument/index.htp

Bennington Museum
75 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
Phone: 802-447-1571.
A lovely 1/4 mile walk from the inn.
The Bennington Museum is known as the trusted caretaker of the largest collection of Grandma Moses art and memorabilia available to the public. Located in the heart of Vermont, the museum's galleries evoke the rich heritage of this state with collections of paintings to pottery to historical objects and fine furniture.
http://www.benningtonmuseum.org/

Old First Church
Rte 9 and Monumnet Avenue, Old Bennington, Vermont
Phone: 802-447-1223
The oldest church in Vermont and a very short walk
from the inn.
www.oldfirstchurchbenn.org

Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Oasis
216 West Main Street Bennington, Vermont
3/4 mile from the Inn.
http://www.hemmings.com/

Simon Pearce Gallery and Restaurant
Queechee, Vermont
Approximately 2 hours from the inn
http://www.simonpearce.com/CSTM_Home.aspx

Shopping

Bennington Potters
324 County Street, Bennington, Vermont
Phone: 802-205-8033
Approximately 1.75 miles from the Inn.
Visit the largest wroking craft pottery in the U.S. Learn more about pug mills and forming presses, secret clay recipes,'slip', back stamps and 'burlaping'. Tours offered daily, year round. http://www.benningtonpotters.com/

Manchester Designer Outlets
Manchester, Vermont
Approximately 25 miles from the Inn
http://www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com/

Antiques
The Bennington/Manchester area is rich with antique shops sprinkled along Route 9 and Route 7.

Antique Center at Camelot Village
1/4 mile West of Four Chimneys on Route 9
http://www.antiquesatcamelot.com/

Millstone Antiques
Arlington, Vermont.
Approximately 12 miles from the inn and a pretty drive.
http://www.millstoneantiques.com/

Area Chamber of Commerce Offices

Bennington Vermont Chamber of Commerce
http://www.bennington.com/

Manchester, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
http://www.manchesterchamber.net/

North Adams, MA
http://www.northadams.com/

Williamstown, MA
Approximately 15 minutes from the inn.
http://www.williamstown.com/

Colleges

Bennington College
Bennington, Vermont
Approximately 5 minutes from the inn. http://www.benningtoncollege.edu

Southern Vermont College Bennington, Vermont
at the Edward Everett Mansion
Bennington, Vermont
Approximately 1 mile from the inn.
http://www.svc.edu/

Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Approximately 15 minutes from the inn.
Spring Family Days April 25-26, 2009.
Fall Family Days Oct 23-25, 2009.
http://www.williams.edu

Events

Festival of Trees
November - December, 2008
Bennington Museum
http:benningtonmuseum.com

Our Town
November 2008
Oldcastle Theatre Company
Bennington, Vermont
http:www.oldcastletheatreco.org

2nd Annual Winterfest & Penguin Plunge
February 2009 (dates TBD)
Bennington, Vermont

Bennington Battle Days
August, 2009
Bennington, VT
August 2009

Horse Racing
Saratoga Springs, New York
Approximately 50 minutes from the inn.
August 2009

History

Bennington Museum
Old Bennington, Vermont, 1/2 mile from Inn
Open 10am -5pm daily except Wednesdays.
http://www.benningtonmuseum.com/

Vermont Covered Bridge Museum
at the Bennington Center for the Arts
1/2 mile from inn.
http://www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org/VtCBM/index.html

Robert Frost Stone House Museum
In nearby Shaftsbury, Vermont
about 7 miles from the inn.
http://www.frostfriends.org/stonehouse.html

Park-McCullough Historic Estate & Gardens
Park and West Streets, North Bennington, Vermont
http://www.parkmccullough.org/

Robert Todd Lincoln's Hildene
Manchester, Vermont
25 minutes from inn.
http://www.hildene.org/

The Arts

Old Castle Theatre
Bennington, Vermont at the Bennington Center for the Arts
1/2 mile from Inn
http://www.oldcastletheatreco.org/

Bennington Center for the Arts
Bennington, Vermont
1/2 mile from Inn
http://www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org/

Sonatina School of Music
Bennington, Vermont
1/2 mile from Inn
http://www.sonatina.com/

Mass Moca
North Adams, Massachusetts
http://www.massmoca.org/

Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, MA 01267
Open Tues-Thurs 10am - 5pm.
Admission is free through May 31, 2009.
Drawn to Drama: Italian Works on Paper is open through January 4, 2009.
Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
http://www.clarkart.edu

Plus, The Four Chimneys is less than an hour away from Tanglewood and Jacobs Pillow.

Outdoors

Battenkill Canoe
Arlington, Vermont
Approximately 15 minutes from the inn.
http://www.battenkill.com/index.htm

Twin Brooks Tours Snowmobile Tours
Woodford, Vermont
Approximately 8—10 minutes from the inn
http://www.twinbrookstours.com/

Lively's Livery
Trail rides. Carriage, wagon and sleigh rides.
Bennington, Vermont
Approximately 10 minutes from the inn.
http://www.livelyslivery.com/index.htm

Horses for Hire
Trail Rides and Sleigh Rides.
Peru, Vermont
Approximately 45 minutes from the inn.
http://www.horsesforhire.net/

Mount Anthony Country Club
Golf Digest Best Places to Play 2008-9
Cross Country Skiing
Bennington, Vermont
5 minutes from the inn.
http://www.golfingvermont.com/

Vermont State Parks
Swimming at Lake Shaftsbury State Park and hiking at Woodford State Park are just 15 minutes from the inn.
http://www.vtstateparks.com/

Downhill Skiing
There are 12 ski resorts within one hour of the inn.
Bromley Mountain is approximately 30 mintues from the inn. .
http://www.bromley.com/
Stratton Mountain is approximately 50 mintues from the inn.
http://www.stratton.com/
Mount Snow is approximately 40 mintues from the inn.
http://www.mountsnow.com/

Cross Country Skiing
Prospect Mountain is in Woodford Vermont and approximately 15 mintues from the inn. Moonlight ski available on many Saturdays. Rentals available.
http://www.www.prospectmountain.com.com/
Hildene: Licoln Family Home is in Manchester Vermont approximately 30 mintues from the inn. Beautiful historic estate. Rentals available.
http://www.hildene.org/
Mount Anthony Country Club is approximately 5 mintues from the inn. No rentals.
http://www.golfingvermont.com/

Fitness

The Yoga Place
Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
Drop ins welcome.
Approximately 5 minutes from the inn.
For schedule go to: http://www.benningtonyoga.com/

Off the Wall
Benmont Avenue, Bennington, Vermont
Less than five minutes from the inn.
For up to date schedule go to: http://www.offthewallgym.blogspot.com/

On-site at the Four Chimneys

Lounging

• on our hammock or one of many benches
• in our spacious guest rooms with sitting areas
• in our bar by the fireplace
• on the front patio or in our garden by the fountain

Indulging in the culinary magic of our executive Chef, Thom Simonetti.

Sleeping in and waking up to a full breakfast in our lovely sun room.

Bocce, croquet, puzzles and a host of other toys.

Other useful links

Local Weather
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