Culturally, Vermont boasts many museums, galleries, historical sites, nature preserves, and exhibits that are sure to keep you busy, attract your attention, and hey, you'll probably learn something!
Norman Rockwell Exhibition and Gift Shop - Where Norman Rockwell's models and neighbors are your hosts! Hundreds of examples of Rockwell's printed works exhibited in his VT hometown including Saturday Evening Post covers.
Billings Farm and Museum - The Billings Farm & Museum is a living museum of Vermont's rural past, as well as a working dairy farm.
Montshire Museum of Science - Inside, see live animals, aquariums, and exhibits on space, nature, and technology. Outside, explore 110 acres of nature trails and picnic areas along the Connecticut River.
Vermont Marble Exhibit - Polished panels of Vermont marble, from Verde Antique - a stunning green stone - to Champlain Black - a black marble that still contains fossils - to Imperial Danby - the bright white marble that Vermont is famous for.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science - Witness up close the grace and power of owls, hawks, falcons and eagles. Find your own wildlife along self-guided trails on the center's 78-acre nature preserve. Nature Gift Shop.
President Coolidge Home - The President's 1924 "Summer White House" office, the birthplace, the homestead where Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as US President, the cheese factory once owned by the President's father, as well as the church where generations of Coolidges worshipped, and a modern Visitors Center are open to the public.
Theatre
Paramount Theatre- Opened in 1914, The Playhouse Theatre of Rutland was considered by many to be one of the finest theaters in New England through the early part of the 20th century. Today as we embark on the 21st century The Paramount as it has been known since the early 1930’s has been completely restored as the “Jewel of Downtown Rutland.” It is the place were the hustle and bustle of theatre goers fill the auditorium and Center Street with excitement and exhilaration from seeing a performance or experiencing a special event.
Westin Playhouse- Vermont's oldest professional theatre company, a non-profit regional theatre dedicated to excellence in a unique Vermont setting, serves a community of artists and audiences through a broad spectrum of dramatic works and educational programs. The Weston Playhouse is located on the Village Green just off Route 100 in Weston, VT.
Dorset Theatre Festival - Summer theatre at the Dorset Playhouse in Dorset, VT.