- TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Bennington, Vermont, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like North Adams, Manchester, Williamstown and Charlemont.
- From Bennington Lanes to Bennington Museum, the Bennington area offers 88 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- Bennington is the third largest town in Vermont at 15,000 people, not including municipalities. The town is recognized for its history and current production of pottery, textiles, wood, and iron. Bennington has held true to its roots and its downtown still holds businesses such as chocolatiers, cobblers, barber shops, toy stores, bakeries, pizzerias, music shops, breweries, and Vermont craft products.
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Opened in 1916, the Amherst History Museum documents the 300-year history of Amherst and holds events, tours, and art shows. Exhibits include art pieces, paintings, household objects, and farming tools.
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Spare Time Bowling offers guests the opportunity to go bowling, with bumpers and lightweight bowling balls for children. The location's Cosmic Bowling experience features laser lights, disco balls, black lights, and strobes.
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The historic Amherst History Museum Strong House is an ancient home that was built by Simeon Strong in the year 1744. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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An independent arts and education center, Amherst Cinema presents over 200 films a year including independent and classic films. The cinema also offers musical and dance performances, live plays and a children's education program.
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Amherst College is a private liberal arts college with a low acceptance rate of only 14% and an open curriculum. The location's athletic programs, which participate in Division III, claims to be the oldest in the nation.
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The Beneski Museum of Natural History is otherwise known as the Amherst College Museum of Natural History. Located on the campus of Amherst College, this museum features dozens of exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs, volcanoes, gemstone mining and outer space.
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The life and legacy of Emily Dickinson is put on display at the Emily Dickinson Museum. The building itself is her birthplace and where she lived for most of her life.
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The Beneski Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum that is best known for the 'Bassett Planetarium'. The museum has a meteorite collection, a mineralogy collection, and a taxidermy collection.
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President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, located in the birthplace of US president Calvin Coolidge, is a historic village including Coolidge's family home, community church, schoolhouse, general store and cheese factory, many still featuring original furnishings.