Cultural Activities

Bennington, VT

DINING
Pangea – Formal fine dining or relaxed dining in the Lounge.

Madison Brewing Company – Relaxed onsite brewed craft beer and pub fare.

CULTURAL
Bennington Battle Monument
The 306 foot monument features an observation deck with views of three states.

Old Castle Theatre Company
Oldcastle is a true company of actors, writers, directors and designers working together over time to create a theatrical style as well as developing s close long term relationship with its audience.

Bennington Museum
Bennington Museum is about the creativity of southern Vermont, eastern New York State, northwestern Massachusetts, and southern New Hampshire in all its forms, from the 18th century to the present.

Troy | New York

DINING
Nighthawks – Farm to Table menu with excellent cocktails.

Dinosaur BBQ – Award winning on premise smoked BBQ overlooking the Hudson River.

CULTURAL
Troy Music Hall
The performance space and music hall, renowned for its acoustics and an Odell concert organ. TMH was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989 for its architecture as one of the finest surviving 19th-century auditoriums.

EMPAC (Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media & Performing Arts Center)
Dedicated to the commissioning, production, and presentation of ambitious performances and artworks across music, time-based visual art, theater and dance.

Troy Foundry Theater
Exploring the social issues of today by collaborating with a variety of artists from multiple disciplines to produce and perform new work and reinterpreted classics through the means of new writing, devising and immersive performances.

Troy Farmer’s Market (Seasonal)
The regions largest and most diverse farmers market that has been in existence for over 20 years.

Williamstown, MA

DINING
Water Street Grill – Casual tavern offering traditional American eats & 21 rotating craft brews on tap.

Coyote Flaco – Family style Mexican, Southwestern, Latin, Vegetarian Friendly Restaurant. Gluten Free Options.

CULTURAL
The Clark Art Institute
The Clark is one of only a handful of institutions globally with a dual mission as an art museum and a distinguished center for research and higher education.

The Williams College Art Museum
The collection is a dynamic source of inquiry, interpretation, and creative production. With over 15,000 pieces it includes numerous movements, artists and collections.

Williamstown Theater Festival
Best known for acclaimed productions, WTF is also home to one of the nation’s top training and professional development programs for new generations of aspiring theatre artists and administrators. WTF was honored with the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre in 2002 and the Commonwealth Award for Achievement in 2011.

Albany | New York

DINING
Amo Cocina – A fresh and funky twist on modern Mexican street food. An excellent selection of Tequila!

Yonos – Recognized by the James Beard Foundation, Wine Spectator, Santé, DiRoNA & The American Culinary Federation. A significant wine program. Additionally, a more relaxed option in front of house at DP and America Brasserie.

CULTURAL
The Egg
Through partnerships and collaborations, The EGG presents performances, spotlights emerging artists, fosters relationships with resident companies, and enhances activities in cultural and arts education.

The Albany Art Institute
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art is one of the oldest museums in the United States. It also is the major repository for the region’s heritage, with nationally significant collections.

New York State Museum
The New York State Museum is a center of art, science, and history dedicated to exploring the human and natural history of the state. Established in 1836, it is the oldest and largest state museum in the country.

The Albany Symphony Orchestra
The Albany Symphony is one of this region’s most revered music and cultural institutions, having won numerous national awards for its adventurous concert programming, recording projects, and composer residencies.

Times Union Center
Located in downtown Albany, this large scale performance venue features music, sports and specialty entertainment including monster truck rallies and comedic tours.

Manchester, VT

DINING
The Silver Fork – Eclectic chef forward menu with international flair.

The Little Rooster Cafe – A European cafe serving creative homemade fare for breakfast and lunch. Popular breakfast spot.

CULTURAL
Southern Vermont Arts Center
A beautiful 100-acre campus at the foot of the Taconic Mountains features a permanent collection, rotating exhibitions and community based arts programming.

Manchester Shopping Outlets
Manchester Designer Outlets (MDO) is an upscale collection of over 40 designer outlet boutiques that caters to savvy shoppers and discerning travelers year-round with representation including Kate Spade, Armani and Polo Ralph Lauren to name a few.

Saratoga Springs, NY

DINING
The Mouzon House – Located in a beautifully restored 1883 Victorian Brick house with a rich history features a French, American, Cajun and Creole chef forward sustainably sourced menu.

Mrs. Londons – A delightful, must stop at cafe and bakery in the heart of Saratoga downtown.

CULTURAL
Saratoga Racetrack
Thoroughbred racing has no finer setting than Saratoga Race Course, which was opened over 150 years ago.

Saratoga Auto Museum
The Museum’s mission is to preserve, interpret and exhibit automobiles and automotive artifacts. The collection includes exotic and rare automobiles including race cars.

Museum of Dance
The mission of the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame is to celebrate, develop, and promote a lasting appreciation and understanding of dance and its rich history. It is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to this art form.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center
SPAC is home to an acoustically ideal amphitheater, the Spa Little Theatre, the Charles R. Wood Gazebo Stage and The Jazz Bar — all nestled in an idyllic park setting surrounded by hiking trails, geysers and natural mineral springs.

Berkshire Bird Paradise (Petersburgh NY | 5 minutes)
The Berkshire Bird Paradise Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary for disabled and injured birds. Call for hours and entrance fee info.

Hathaway’s Drive In (North Hoosick, NY | 20 minutes)
A family owned drive in movie theater since 1948.

Moses Farm Stand and Pick Your Own
(Eagle Bridge, NY| 30 minutes)

Mass MOCA (North Adams, MA | 40 minutes)
With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification.

Tanglewood (Lenox, MA | 50 minutes)
Located in picturesque Berkshire County of western Massachusetts is home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra in addition to a robust programming of rock, pop and jazz.