Top Things to do in Rutland
The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Rutland, Vermont (VT)
Set in the beauty of the Green Mountain State, Rutland boasts outdoor adventures ranging from alpine slides to mountain biking. The downtown area is home to Merchant's Row, a beautiful collection of restored buildings from the 1800s. Over a hundred structures in Rutland are on the National Register of Historic Places, and nearby Wilson Castle is a glorious example of 19th century architecture. Other attractions include The New England Maple Museum and The Norman Rockwell Museum.
Restaurants in Rutland
1. Pico Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Pico Peak is family-friendly and price-conscious.
Reviewed By travelsavvygal
LOVED Pico mountain- so friendly, chilled out and welcoming. Perfect for families. The scale of it was great - only one parking lot, you park and walk to the resort, there's a room to eat in if you bring your own lunch. All trails lead to the lodge so its simple for kids to navigate
2. Green Mountain National Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
The Green Mountains offer among the best fall foliage viewing, pleasing both hikers and those on the many scenic drives.
Reviewed By margaretm504 - Bennington, United States
We took a picnic to Lara Falls in Green Mountain National Forest yesterday and had the best time! In our group were a three-year-old, a six-year-old, a 35-year-old and a 65-year-old. We all were able to hike the uphill trail with no problems. Many beautiful overlooks and places to wade in the stream along the way. Mosquitoes were a problem in the shaded areas and there was some mud from a recent rain, but you can do the hike in sneakers. Highly recommended!
3. Deer Leap Trail
4. Rutland Free Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The Rutland Free Library's mission is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build a vibrant, strong community.
Reviewed By Passenger707815 - Rutland, United States
A very friendly, accommodating staff that handles every request with zeal; there's an expanding collection of CD and DVD's; lots of computer terminals for library searches and web searches; programs everyday of various natures; and a large number of free books in the lobby.
5. Norman Rockwell Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By tquinn3 - Peoria, United States
We weren't expecting anything. In fact, I thought it might not even be a museum. But boy was I wrong. This place is filled with thousands of Norman Rockwell illustrations. I was blown away how interesting they were, and how prolific the artist Normal Rockwell was. We spent a couple of hours there, and we could have spent more time if we didn't have to leave for something else. Also, don't assume like we did that the Rockwell Museum at Corning, NY, not that far away, might be better than this for Normal Rockwell illustrations. But the other museum isn't about Normal Rockwell, but rather just collections, much of which were owned by a different Rockwell. So if you want to go see Normal Rockwell illustrations, go to this. It doesn't look like much on the outside, and its pretty full on the inside, but you will definitely enjoy it. Yes there is a sale sign. I spoke to the woman operating the place, and she said that the owners want to retire and are looking for someone to buy the business and the art. But it didn't seem imminent, but call first to be sure they are still operating.
