super cool spot to go for a walk. very nice view of the water and great atmosphere. would recommend…read morestopping by overall.

From the owner: The outdoor, juried exhibition is committed to developing awareness and enjoyment of public art in…read moreMeredith. Thirty-two sculptures are positioned in high visibility areas along Main Street, the Mill Falls Marketplace and, in the lakeside, Hesky and Scenic Parks.

If you grew up with a Mom who always said, 'Let's play the glad game!' Tou would make sure you…read morevisited the Little Library too for a glimpse of the fictional character, Polyanna, who often was an image throughout your life. I came across the information about the statue in my research when I was planning a Santa's village weekend. I then knew I was going to Rey and make a sighting happened. Saturday morning. 3 inches of snow on the ground and our cabin has no breakfast. Crum Bum (bakery) hit my radar. I parked directly across the street from Crum and I saw the Polyanna Gateway! Then I thought, where is the statue and just beyond my husband's truck, there she was! It was meant to be! I happily went up the large step, took a photo of her and then us together. I then sent the photos to my Mom!

One of those 'local' things you do when in the area. The author of Pollyanna is from Littleton, NH…read moreand so the town commemorated her work with a statue. This jubilant statue of Pollyanna has her arms flung wide and her face to the sun ready to embrace the day. Located on the front lawn of the library, the parking lot is behind the building or park in town and walk over. Across the street is the Pollyanna Gateway which is a pedestrian stairway with a piano on the sidewalk at the top for anyone to play and colorful umbrellas overhead. At the bottom of the staircase is a public mural project. Littleton, NH is a cute little town with shops and restaurants to visit while in the area. A nice stop along the way.

Winter lunch at the Castle was so fun! Tables located in historic converted stable at the carriage…read morehouse. Set menu including starter and entree with n/a drink and gratuity at a reasonable cost. Food was excellent as was the service. Highly recommend- note reservations are required

This was a disappointing stop. I drove specifically out of my way to visit too…read more There is hiking on the grounds and I little ice cream/sandwich stand. The ice cream was good and they offered pup cups. I got a grilled cheese and it was simple and didn't have much flavor for $14+. You can go into the carriage house for restrooms and more food options. To see or get anywhere near the castle you have to purchase a $23 ticket and take a trolley to the castle. I had my dog with me and they do not allow pets. The do allow service animals. I wasn't even allowed to go take a picture or peak at the castle. LAME! There is a gift shop that is okay. I was going to get an ornament but didn't want to pay an exorbant amount for a place I never really got to see. Definitely didn't want to support them that way. Maybe it would have been different without my dog, but as a traveler from out of state I didn't have many options and was only passing through the state.

Painted high on a brick wall, this artwork was done by artist Mary Lacy in Summer 2015. It is a…read morefemale ruby-throated hummingbird and it is 28 feet tall, more than 100 times the size of an actual hummingbird. She extends across the building at the corner of St. Paul and College streets. The artwork was commissioned by the American Flatbread, the craft beer and pizzeria place that is on the other side of the wall. As it's overlooking a parking lot, you can't miss it. [Review 1643 of 2024 - 132 in Vermont - 22666 overall]

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE…read more 8 Stars. (Absolutely unrelated to the fact that the library houses my graduate thesis.) Baker Berry Library is the perfect union of old & new. Old: Baker Library New: Berry Library (Added on later.) Highlights -- * Baker Tower: Centrally located on Dartmouth College's campus, the tower offers the best views of Hanover, New Hampshire. * Borrow Direct: Access to the library collections at Brown, Columbia, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton & Yale. (Why isn't Harvard included?) * Current Periodicals Room: Over 1,000 current issues of science, social science, humanities, & general interest journals. * Evans Map Room: No excuses for bare walls!! * Jones Media Center: My source of entertainment between partying... I mean, studying. Boasts over 5,000 videotapes and 1,000 DVDs. * Book Arts Workshop: The outlet for my creative juices between partying... I mean, studying. * The Tower Room: Dim lights, dark wood & leather seats - Study in classic New England elegance. (Between partying.) * Novak Cafe: Where to grab a quick bite. (On my way to partying.) I want to give Baker Berry 10 stars, but the blitz terminals aren't sanitized frequently enough (at all??) & operating hours should extend to midnight at least. How many times did I try to return my Animal House & Sports Night DVDs en route to frat row, only to be denied?! ...I mean, where am I supposed to study at 11:30 on a Friday night?? Maybe I need a copy of Heidegger's Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics & maybe I need it at a half past 11!

This is a beautiful building. I love the colonial architecture on the outside, but it's really the…read morethemed rooms inside that make this a special space. My friend goes to Dartmouth and gave me a tour of this main building on Campus. I was not expecting the building to be very different inside. There are multiple study area: a traditional dark oak room with chandeliers, a more modern and open study area with lots of light, and a basement area with a large mural. They also have a side room that's in memory of Dr. Seuss, who was an alumni at Dartmouth.

No "frank and beans*" here, World's Largest Granite Zipper Sculpture (according to the World Record…read moreAcademy) includes perennials ready to be zipped up. It is built of blocks of native granite with the non-functioning zipper extending along the ground for 74 feet down this narrow alley. Artist Chris Miller named it "Unzipping the Earth," and maintains the flowers. For scale, it would need to be attached to a 450-foot-long pair of pants but no trousers are here. It is next to the Studio Place Arts building here in Barre (aka Granite City). The pocket park is open 24 hours but is not lit at night. The Vermont Granite Museum is nearby. [Review 1663 of 2024 - 152 in Vermont - 22686 overall] * References Ben Stiller's scene in the 1998 film "There's Something About Mary"

This is their original location on Frog Hollow…read more ++. Ambiance is an interestingly laid out art gallery with a small event space with an iconic view of Middlebury Falls. +++. Well curated mixed media pieces: paintings, potteries, tiny to big sculptures that appeal to traditional as well as fun eclectic collectors. +. Prices are high, reflect quality object of desire. ++. Service is pleasant. =. Parking is street but tight on Mill St.

If you're a Middlebury College student or a resident of Middlebury town looking for a quick escape,…read moreyou might find yourself here. This place is a free art gallery at the end of Merchant's Row that's open to the public. Here, you can walk in and look around at all the art pieces. I reckon that the gallery doubles as a marketplace for art buyers, as there are price stickers attached to all the pieces. The art here is also quite expensive! (I suppose most fine art is. Makes sense.) There's something soothing about walking around the gallery. Perhaps it's just the small town atmosphere that fills the town. Edgewater is just so easily accessible if you ever find yourself wandering around in "downtown" Middlebury. It serves its purpose well as an art gallery, no complaints. (Though, I recall seeing plastic vegetables mounted on a wooden board being sold for several hundred dollars. Everybody's a critic, including me.) This place serves as a great way for local Vermont artists to get their name and work out there. I hope that when I come back, I'll see some new pieces-- otherwise, these artists likely aren't selling their work!

The Hood Museum is a New England gem. With a monumental collection, it is able to mount…read morecomprehensive exhibits on virtually every aspect of the arts, history and culture. If you're looking for a stodgy and crowded venue covered in red velvet and throngs visually dissecting the same Picasso since 1970, and they have the same exhibits over and over, this is the wrong place. It is dynamic in nature and the offerings vary from time to time. As well, it's a museum of one of the finest academic institutions in the country. It's designed to make the visitor learn. And may put them perhaps intellectually uncomfortable as a new points of view on people and events and descriptions of notable personalities in all their humanity are placed in the open. A painting of George Washington whose face depicts both the founding father and the slave owner is a strong message but one designed to provoke thought. It's no charge to come here. Superb museum and amazing exhibits.

This is a thought-provoking museum which is in a section on the Dartmouth College campus…read more Firstly, admission is free (yay!) Secondly, there are two floors full of various art forms. I love how each exhibit was something I had never seen before. Overall, the museum is very clean and organized. I was impressed by how interactive the exhibits are: each station has questions to ask yourself and sometimes even tangible sample structures to help you better understand the art without damaging it.

Soooo worthwhile!!! Definitely recommend visiting!!! So many interesting artifacts to help feel…read morewhat life was like for Americans at that time in history. We all were totally impressed and will go back!! We had an hour an a half and did not get through. If you really want to read and see everything, plan on 2 and a half to 3 hours

This place is fantastic! Upon arrival, I was greeted by smiling faces, everyone was so pleasant and…read moreseemed genuinely happy to be there. The museum is thoughtfully laid out and really details what life was like both on and off the battlefield during the time period. It was not crowded at all, I spent two hours wandering around, I could have spent another hour easily if I took my time. Admission is reasonable at just $15, I would gladly come back here with my girlfriend and recommend this place to all.