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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28.8 Miles
93% 92 votes
Art Gallery 79 Elm Street, Manchester, VT 5255 MoreLess Info
Manchester Hot Glass is a glass blowing gallery and studio, featuring classes and lessons in the art of glass. Hands-on activities include beginner sessions, and projects for kids as young as 5 years old.
28.8 Miles
91% 70 votes
Gardens 36 Park Road, Windsor, VT 05089 MoreLess Info
There are two separate areas of the Great River Outfitters & The Path of Life Garden. Specifically, the Great River Outfitters is an outdoor adventure outfitting company while the Path of Life is an expertly landscaped garden with 18 works of art on display.
28.8 Miles
91% 211 votes
Breweries 336 Ruth Carney Drive (off Route 5), Windsor, VT 05089 MoreLess Info
Tours of the Harpoon Brewery are available seven days a week throughout the year and include a beer tasting. The site also features the Beer Hall that offers views of Boston along with the brewing and canning facilities with Harpoon beer straight from the source and some snack foods.
28.8 Miles
93% 54 votes
Distilleries 5573 Woodstock Road (Route 4), Quechee, VT MoreLess Info
The Vermont Distilling Co. is a business specializing in the production of a variety of spirits. American made brandy, bourbon, vodka, and gin are among the spirit varieties produced and available.
28.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Gardens 36 Park Way, Windsor, VT 05089 MoreLess Info
Visitors can travel through and view 18 works of art that represent a variety of elements of human life at Path of Life Sculpture Garden. The garden sculptures and surrounding expanse cover 14 acres.
28.9 Miles
93% 83 votes
Arts Centers West Rd, Manchester, VT 05254 MoreLess Info
A group of local artists founded the Southern Vermont Arts Center in a historic Georgian mansion. Along with a permanent collection of more than 700 paintings, the center offers changing exhibits and a performing arts theater.
29.0 Miles
100% 34 votes
Arts & Crafts Store 78 Common Drive, Chester, VT 05143 MoreLess Info
The gallery at DaVallia Art & Accents is focused on providing a display area for local artists of fine arts and crafts. There is also an adjoining store which features a way to purchase items along with jewelry and other accessories.
29.2 Miles
100% 16 votes
Art Gallery 15 Depot Street, Chester, VT 05143 MoreLess Info
The central revolving exhibit gallery of the Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts is held in a facility of roughly 2000 square feet. The focus of the collection is centered around contemporary American art, but other pieces are occasionally displayed.
29.3 Miles
95% 118 votes
Waterfalls Granville, VT MoreLess Info
Considered to be the most photographic waterfall in Vermont, the Moss Glen Falls has a grace and overall style that looks great on camera even though there are higher and more voluminous falls in the state. Hiking and photography are the main activities for the area near the falls.
29.3 Miles
84% 25 votes
Specialty Museums 4104 Main St, Manchester, VT 05254 MoreLess Info
Operating since 1968, the American Museum of Flyfishing provides permanent fly fishing collections and exhibitions. The museum features over 1,400 rods, 1,200 reels, and 22,000 flies along with art, photographs and other archival materials.
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