Local Information
SVC students enjoying time in downtown Bennington at the South Street Cafe.
Southern Vermont College is nestled in the southwest corner of Vermont, on the eastern slope of Mount Anthony of the Green Mountain chain. The College is just minutes from Massachusetts and New York borders. Albany, New York, is less than an hour's drive, and Boston, New York City, and Montreal are just three hours from campus. The historic town of Bennington offers shopping, restaurants, and entertainment within walking distance.
Some of the local attractions are not within walking distance, but don't let transportation deter you. The local bus system, Green Mountain Express, serves Arlington, Bennington, and Manchester. Also, see the Director of Campus Life and Civic Engagement about arranging van excursions. In addition, there are many scheduled activities that provide transportation.
Community Recreational Facilities
- Bennington Recreation Center: weights and swimming pool
- Off the Wall Racquet & Fitness Club, Bennington
- Willow Park: summer & winter activities, Bennington
Video Rentals
- Blockbuster Videos, Bennington
- Video World, Bennington
Transportation
- Green Mountain Express: bus system serving Arlington, Bennington, & Manchester
- Flag-A-Cab Company, North Bennington
- Red Top Cab Company, Bennington
ACCOMMODATIONS
Movie Theaters
- Cinema 7, Bennington
- Hathaway's Drive-in Theatre, North Hoosick, NY
- Images Cinema, Williamstown, MA
- Manchester Cinema, Manchester
Ice Skating
- Riley Rink, Manchester
- Chapman Rink at Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Bowling, Games & Billiard
- Bennington Lanes, Bennington
Attractions/Mini-Golf
- Sunset Playland: go-carts, batting cages, & mini-golf, Bennington
- Baker's Driving Range & Mini-Golf, Lanesborough, MA
- Par-4 Family Fun Center: mini-golf, go-carts, batting cages, & bumper boats Lanesborough, MA
Golf
- Equinox Country Club: 18 holes, Manchester
- Mount Anthony Country Club: 18 holes, Bennington
- The Practice Tee, Manchester
- Golfer's Edge: 18 holes on indoor golf, simulator, golf equipment, clothing, and accessories, Manchester
Museums & Monuments
- American Museum of Fly Fishing, Manchester
- Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington
- Bennington Museum & Monument, Bennington
- Bennington Battle Monument, Bennington
- Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, MA
- Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA
- Contemporary Artists Center & Gallery, North Adams, MA
- Hopkins Observatory, Williamstown, MA
- Mass Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams, MA
- Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown, MA
Bookstores
- Bennington Bookshop, Bennington
- Now & Then Books, Bennington
- New Englandiana Used Books, Bennington
- Northshire Bookstore, Manchester
- Berkshire Book Shop, Pittsfield, MA
- Crystal Unicorn Used & New Books, North Adams, MA
- The Next Chapter Used Books, Manchester
Shopping
- Crossgates Mall, Albany, NY
- Berkshire Mall, Lanesborough, MA
- Latham Circle Mall, Latham, NY
- Lee Outlet, Lee, MA
- Manchester Outlet Centers, Manchester
Performing Arts Centers
- Oldcastle Theatre Company, Bennington
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Berkshire Performing Arts Center, Lenox, MA
- Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady, NY
Outdoor Adventures, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, and Hiking
- Battenkill Sports, Arlington
- Broad Brook Trail, Williamstown, MA
- Woodford State Park, Woodford
- Green Mountain National Forest
- Lye Brook Trail, Manchester
- Mount Equinox
Skiing & Snowboarding
- Brodie Mountain, New Ashford, MA
- Jiminy Peak, Hancock, MA
- Mount Snow, West Dover
- Bromley Mountain, Manchester
- Equinox Ski Touring Center, Manchester Village
- Stratton Ski Corporation, Stratton Mountain
- Killington Resort, Killington
Live Music
- Night Shift Cafe, MassMoCa, North Adams, MA
- Water Street Grill, Williamstown, MA
- Times Union Center, Albany, NY
- plus several local venues
