Brattleboro

Travel Guide

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With antique shopping, beer tasting, ski jumping and art browsing, this New England village is as diverse at its surrounding scenery.

Nestled against Green Mountain National Forest, Brattleboro is one of southern Vermont’s most picturesque villages. The quaint historic downtown has art galleries, boutiques, souvenir shops and antique stores. Stay in a downtown bed-and-breakfast to enjoy a picturesque setting and central location.

After exploring, quench your thirst at McNeill’s Brewery, a beloved Brattleboro institution. Don’t let its unassuming facade fool you the pub produces internationally award-winning beer. Latchis Theatre is known for its art deco architecture and historic setting: Watching a movie there feels like a journey back in time. Enjoy a live performance at Brattleboro Music Centre, which provides monthly classical compositions.

Brattleboro Museum and Art Centre features local and international artists. The facility also premieres art-house films and offers live performances. On the first Friday of every month, artisans, musicians, and craftsmen show off their works at the Gallery Walk.

Sample the best local dairy products and watch cows take over Main Street each June during Strolling of the Heifers. Other festivals include the February Brattleboro Winter Carnival and the annual Film Festival, which premieres independent films from around the world.

Surrounded by forests, Brattleboro is ideal for experiencing New England’s famous fall foliage. Stroll along Retreat Trails to see the landscape. If you’re feeling ambitious, hike to the summit of Mount Wantastiquet for panoramic views of Brattleboro and the surrounding region.

During the winter, watch daredevils get their adrenaline pumping at Harris Hill Ski Jump. Brattleboro is less than an hour’s drive from six ski mountains: Okemo, Magic Mountain, Bromley, Stratton, Ascutney, and Snow. You can also go skating or ice fishing on West River.

Brattleboro’s bus system offers comprehensive service throughout the town and the Amtrak station offers daily trains to and from major East Coast cities. Albany Airport is about 80 miles (130 kilometres) west of Brattleboro and Boston 112 miles (180 kilometres) east.

Visit Brattleboro, the oldest town in Vermont, and many would say, the best!

Where to stay in Brattleboro

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West Dummerston

Visitors to West Dummerston like its mountain views and riverfront, and West River is a sight worth a stop.

West Dummerston
Colonial Motel And Spa

Colonial Motel And Spa

3 out of 5
889 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT
The price is CA $194 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $194
CA $213 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa motel in Brattleboro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. Quiet area"

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Colonial Motel And Spa
Hampton Inn Brattleboro

Hampton Inn Brattleboro

2.5 out of 5
1378 Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT
The price is CA $167 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $167
CA $183 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brattleboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (868 reviews)
"very friendly , clean and quiet, i would for sure stay if i come this way again. room is nice, beds comfy ,bathroom nice."

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Hampton Inn Brattleboro
Latchis Hotel

Latchis Hotel

2.5 out of 5
50 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT
The price is CA $187 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
CA $187
CA $206 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brattleboro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (774 reviews)
"I loved everything about this place. I will be back!"

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Latchis Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Jelly Mill-A Peaceful River Retreat

The Jelly Mill-A Peaceful River Retreat

Guilford
Stay at this vacation home in Brattleboro. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sweet Pond State Park and Leyden State Forest ...
10/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"The Jelly Mill is in a quiet setting, surrounded by forest and with a lovely little river across the road. The house itself is very comfortable, clean and welcoming. Noela & Mike are great hosts and give very clear information. Overall, we found it to be a peaceful 'home base' for visiting local ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2025

The Jelly Mill-A Peaceful River Retreat
Owl's Nest Treehouse

Owl's Nest Treehouse

Alstead
Stay at this cabin in Alstead. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Shedd-Porter Memorial Library ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
MAGICAL!
"My husband and I stayed two nights to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. From start to finish, this trip was amazing. The treehouse was tucked back into the woods with plenty of privacy. The pathway lights and the lanterns surrounding the lower deck area was gorgeously inviting. We made our ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2025

Owl's Nest Treehouse
Treehouse lifted up over a stocked trout pond up in the beautiful birch trees!

Treehouse lifted up over a stocked trout pond up in the beautiful birch trees!

Londonderry
Stay at this cabin in Londonderry. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and balconies. Popular attractions Magic Mountain Ski Resort and Stratton Mountain Golf Course are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Beautiful property
"Had a wonderful time - brought my 5 year old daughter for a weekend and we absolutely enjoyed it."

Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2025

Treehouse lifted up over a stocked trout pond up in the beautiful birch trees!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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