Welcome to The Shires of Vermont!

Ask anyone who lives, works or visits us here, and they'll tell you that Southern Vermont is a pretty special place. Right here you'll find everything that makes up your idea of Vermont, whatever your idea of Vermont happens to be.

We have perfect small towns complete with village greens, whitewashed steeples and quaint bed and breakfasts. We have cows at pasture, acres of corn-filled valleys, apple orchard dotted hillsides, covered bridges and wonderful old hay-barns. We have historic sites and all of the out door activities you could desire, from alpine skiing to fishing to golfing. Then too, we have some of the nation's best professional summer theater, are host to many regional music festivals and home of wonderful fine art museums and galleries. And if you like to shop, we have more than ample antiquing, beautiful handcrafts and specialty shops and designer fashions galore.

For up-to-the-minute information on our area, check out the local Chamber of Commerce websites:
BENNINGTON
DORSET
MANCHESTER & THE MOUNTAINS

PRESS & MEDIA
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