Brandon

City / town · Vermont

Brandon

Best timeMay–Sep
From you
Nearest airportRUT · 20 mi
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Overview

Brandon is a town in Southern Vermont with a population of 4,000 people. The town is known for its vibrant arts scene, including several well known artists who reside there.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Brandon

Brandon Artist's Guild

The Brandon Artist's Guild gallery features rotating exhibits of artwork from local artists.

Moosalamoo National Recreation Area

Part of the Green Mountain National Forest, the recreation area offers hiking, camping, swimming, berry picking, and a host of other outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 13°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Oct. (climate data from nearby Hanover)

Jan: 2.7 in rain2.7"Jan: high 30°F, low 13°F30°13°JanFeb: 2.4 in rain2.4"Feb: high 34°F, low 14°F34°14°FebMar: 3.0 in rain3"Mar: high 44°F, low 24°F44°24°MarApr: 3.2 in rain3.2"Apr: high 58°F, low 35°F58°35°AprMay: 3.3 in rain3.3"May: high 71°F, low 46°F71°46°MayJun: 3.7 in rain3.7"Jun: high 79°F, low 55°F79°55°JunJul: 4.5 in rain4.5"Jul: high 83°F, low 61°F83°61°JulAug: 3.6 in rain3.6"Aug: high 82°F, low 59°F82°59°AugSep: 3.3 in rain3.3"Sep: high 74°F, low 52°F74°52°SepOct: 4.0 in rain4"Oct: high 60°F, low 40°F60°40°OctNov: 3.0 in rain3"Nov: high 47°F, low 31°F47°31°NovDec: 3.4 in rain3.4"Dec: high 36°F, low 20°F36°20°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 20 mi away. Directions
  • LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 41 mi away. Directions
  • ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 81 mi away (major hub). Directions

Route 7 runs north-south and serves as the main road through town. Route 73 runs east-west.

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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Brandon Artist's Guild
  • Lunch Café Provence
  • Afternoon Moosalamoo National Recreation Area

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Get in

    By car

    Route 7 runs north-south and serves as the main road through town. Route 73 runs east-west.

    See

    See Brandon Artist's Guild

    The Brandon Artist's Guild gallery features rotating exhibits of artwork from local artists.

    📍 7 Center St☎ +1 802-247-4956⚠ Last checked Jun 2017 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Do

    Do Moosalamoo National Recreation Area

    Part of the Green Mountain National Forest, the recreation area offers hiking, camping, swimming, berry picking, and a host of other outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.

    ⚠ Last checked Jun 2017 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Eat

    Sleep

    Stay Brandon Inn

    Located in the center of town and across from the village green, the family-owned inn is full of Vermont charm. The inn has been operating since 1786 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

    📍 20 Park St.⚠ Last checked Jun 2017 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

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