The town of Rutland in central Vermont is located near the Green Mountains on Otter Creek. Rutland was settled in 1770 and incorporated as a city in 1892 and has since become a major year-round resort area. Vermont's famous Killington Mountain Ski Resort and Pico Ski Area are just minutes away. The downtown area features excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Things to do in Rutland
Bomoseen State Park
Bomoseen State Park is located in the Taconic Mountains on the shores of Vermont's largest lake wholly within the state. Part of the 3576-acre park was a gift to the state for "recreational purposes and as a refuge and sanctuary for all kinds of wildlife." Open mid-May - September (Labor Day). Located in Fair Haven.
22 Cedar Mountain Road, Rutland, VT
Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts
The Chaffee is a 43 year old community art center. Housed in a beautifully maintained Queen Anne Victorian Mansion, we present 8 fine art exhibitions each year. We show and sell the work of more than 200 juried Vermont and regional artists, and offer a full line of art education programming for students of all ages and abilities. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday noon - 4pm; closed Tuesday.
16 South Main Street, Rutland, VT
Clementwood Spiritual Life Center
Clementwood Spiritual Life Center is to create an environment of prayerful reflection, where individuals and groups can gather to find healing, guidance and inspiration for their spiritual enrichment - which will reveal the love of God for all creation and bring hope to all who enter.
15 Clement Road, Rutland, VT
Green Mountain National Forest
The Green Mountain National Forest is almost 400,000 acres with diverse landscapes and unique recreation experiences. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm; Saturday in summer. There are 900 miles of trails: hiking and backpacking in the summer, snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter. One trail that is especially popular is the Robert Frost Interpretive Trail and Wayside on Route 125. There are picnic areas, campgrounds, fishing and hunting in season. There are 24 ponds and lakes with 920 miles of streams and rivers, two historical fire towers, and many cultural features such as cellar.
231 North Main Street, Rutland, VT
Killington Ltd.
Killington Access Road, Killington VT 05751
Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski Area
Located in Killington.
New England Maple Museum
PO Box 1615, Rutland, VT
Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont
A comprehensive and chronological display covering the entire span and diversity of Rockwell's career. The collection shows the development of Rockwell as a commercial illustrator and reflecting the political, economic and cultural history of the united Sates in the first three quarters of this century. Collection dates from 1911 until his death in 1978. Open daily 9am - 5pm.
654 Route 4 East, Rutland, VT
Paramount Theatre
Live theatre entertainment. Performances held Tuesday - Friday 1 - 5 pm;. Saturday 10am - 2pm.
30 Center Street, Rutland, VT
Rutland Country Club
18 holes/71 par. Located on North Grove Street.
Rutland Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce, VT products, baked goods and more. Open early May - early October Saturday 9am - 2pm. Located downtown at Depot Park.
Vermont Marble Exhibit
Unique educational museum for children and adults dealing with geology and history. Open 9am -5:30pm daily mid May - late October. Located in Proctor.
52 Main Street, Rutland, VT
Wilson Castle
Built in the mid-19th century and has been the home of five generations of the Wilson family. Features include 19 open proscenium arches, a towering turret, parapet, 84 stained-glass windows, 13 fireplaces with imported tiles, and hand-painted ceilings. The 115-acre complex has barns and stables, a carriage house, gas house, and an aviary stocked with peacocks mid-May - late October daily 9am - 6pm. Located in Center Rutland.