Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rutland, VT

  • The list below includes 49 free or cheap things to do in or near Rutland, Vermont, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Art Museum.
  • From Deer Leap Trail to Crowley Cheese, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rutland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Woodstock, Killington, Ludlow and Brandon.
  • The list below includes 49 free or cheap things to do in or near Rutland, Vermont, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Art Museum.
  • From Deer Leap Trail to Crowley Cheese, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rutland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Woodstock, Killington, Ludlow and Brandon.
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32.1 Miles
85% 96 votes
Breweries Middlebury, VT MoreLess Info
Flowing from the Green Mountain National Forest through several wetland areas, Otter Creek is home to abundant fish, wildlife and birds. Recreational activities include fishing, birdwatching, water sports, hiking, and camping.
32.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Farms & Ranches 2136 Rockingham Rd., Chester, VT 05143 MoreLess Info
Known for making maple and maple syrup related items, Martin's Maple Farm can be found in a large red barn that houses a shop where visitors can purchase different types of maple syrup and maple-related items.
32.2 Miles
94% 18 votes
Observation Decks Dover, VT MoreLess Info
The area known as the Skyline Overlook is found on a part of Hogback Mountain. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy a view of roughly 100 miles in every direction from this high point.
32.2 Miles
84% 166 votes
Mountains 1A Saint Bruno Drive, Arlington, VT 5250 MoreLess Info
At an elevation of 3,848 feet, Mount Equinox is the highest peak in the Taconic Mountain Range. Visitors can learn a lot about the mountain and nearby Carthusian Monastery at the Saint Bruno Scenic Viewing Center.
32.3 Miles
84% 166 votes
Mountains off Rte 7A, Manchester, VT MoreLess Info
Experience Mount Equinox, southern Vermont's highest peak, via the Skyline Drive, with picnic areas and lookouts along its 5.2 mile climb. At the summit, visit the Saint Bruno Scenic Viewing Centre, with information about the Carthusian Monks, whose only US monastery is located on the mountain.
32.8 Miles
73% 30 votes
Natural History Museums 58 Bridge Street, White River Junction, VT 05001 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Main Street Museum can partake in viewing live music, an art gallery, and a variety of artifacts from the local Vermont area. The museum also offers event space to rent for parties and weddings.
32.8 Miles
100% 12 votes
Scenic Railroads 102 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT MoreLess Info
The historic Vermont Rail System is an active railway that operates on over 350 miles of track. The railway hauls over 25,000 cars per year and has distribution facilities located throughout the system.
33.1 Miles
78% 18 votes
Bridges Pulp Mill Covered Bridge Road, Middlebury, VT 05753 MoreLess Info
Measuring a total length of 199-feet, the Pulp Mill Covered Bridge is a bridge that was originally built as a single span bridge. The channel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
33.2 Miles
91% 65 votes
Farms & Ranches 74 Battell Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753 MoreLess Info
Improvements to the Morgan horse through selection and breeding is the focus of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm, but there are also many educational activities. Training is offered to both students and visitors for this specific horse breed.
33.4 Miles
50% 10 votes
Canoeing 6328 Historic Route 7a, Arlington, VT 05250 MoreLess Info
Offerings canoe trips from their base Vermont location since 1983, the BattenKill Canoe Day Trips have become a popular attraction in the region. Their focus is on travel for small groups and families, but individual trips can be arranged as well.
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