Brattleboro vacation rentals

The riverside setting of Brattleboro is ready to explore

Come and experience Brattleboro and its monuments, entertainment and art galleries. Renowned for its skiing, shopping and theaters, this city welcomes all visitors. Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends trip or romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of vacation homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.

Sightseeing in and around Brattleboro

Are you hoping to find attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that Brattleboro has to offer. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Mount Snow (19.8 mi / 31.9 km)
• Stratton Mountain Resort (24.7 mi / 39.7 km)
• Mount Snow Golf Course (16.7 mi / 26.9 km)
• The Hermitage Golf Club (17 mi / 27.4 km)
• Berkshire East Ski Resort (22.8 mi / 36.7 km)
• Jamaica State Park (23.9 mi / 38.5 km)

Forts, festivals, and fun times in Brattleboro

Culture vultures will love downtown Brattleboro's monthly Gallery Walk, when local artists showcase their latest work. No matter what time of year you book a Brattleboro vacation rental, you're sure to coincide with a special event, such as the Winter Carnival, the Brattleboro Women's Film Festival, or the Brattleboro Free Folk Festival. Sports junkies should visit the Harris Hill Ski Jump, home to major competitions every year. Get your own workout in at Fort Dummer State Park, a 218-acre space with hiking trails, or at Stratton Mountain's ski resort, just 45 minutes away.

Brrrrr! Blustering blizzards in Brattleboro

When it's time for winter, Brattleboro can get up to 92 inches of snow each year. Yes, you read that right. Daytime highs in the winter typically hover near freezing, with lows dipping into the teens. On the flip side, summers are hot and humid, with temperatures in the mid-80s, but heavy showers and thunderstorms are pretty common. Springs are mild with highs in the 60s and 70s, but you'll be dodging raindrops in May, typically the wettest month. Fall is a popular time for booking Brattleboro vacation rentals, as the region sees colorful foliage and comfortable daytime highs in the 50s and 60s.

Down on the farm and up in the mountains, nature runs wild

The town's 2 main waterways, the West River and the Connecticut River, flow past lush, fertile farmland. Some working farms in the area are open for tours, giving you the chance to see dairy cows at work and petting zoos filled with sheep, goats, chickens, and pigs. The surrounding countryside is also dotted with maple trees, which are tapped into to make Vermont's famed syrup. You could also check out the Green Mountains, a rugged region with waterfalls, cliffs, ponds, and lakes. While hiking through the mountains, keep an eye out for wildlife such as black bears, mountain lions, and elk, while falcons circle overhead.

Traveling to and around Brattleboro

Fly into Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State), the closest airport, located 34 mi (54.7 km) from the city center.

If you're traveling by train, the main station serving the city is Brattleboro Station.