- 2 days ago
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Vermont boasts numerous superlatives, including having the highest number of working artists per capita. From murals (Hello, Rutland!) to artist cooperatives to music festivals to sculptures to artist tents at outdoor markets, there's no shortage of art to be consumed in the state. A recent visit to an outstanding garden and sculpture park in Manchester, unknown to me for literally decades, made me realize the prevalence of (to me unknown) accessible outdoor sculptures in Vermont, and I thought others might be interested...
There are sculpture parks located throughout the state from the very south to up near the Canadian border. I've divided them into areas & road trips should that be helpful for planning purposes.
Southwestern Vermont on route 7
(about an hour and a half driving time)
North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show -- sculptures throughout the town
While in town, visit the Bennington Battle Monument (it's kind of a sculpture, right?)
Southern Vermont Arts Center grounds
Seven Springs Gardens & Sculpture Park (reserve online, seasonal, no fee)
Eastern and Central Vermont
(just over 2 and a half hours driving time)
In and around Burlington
(all within an hour of the city)
Jeffersonville: Painted silos (they're kind of sculptures, right?)
Waitsfield: The Bundy Modern grounds
Barre: Largest zipper in the USÂ and other stone sculptures around town
Randolph (& South Burlington): Whale Dance
Hoehl Park & Sculpture Garden, Burlington (just south of the ECHO Center, hugging the path along the waterfront of Lake Champlain)
There is only one sculpture which doesn't fall into the neat categories above and it was, to be honest, a bit of a disappointment. However, should you find yourself in and around Thetford, in the Upper Valley near New Hampshire, check out the Vermontasaurus sculpture.
Hoping this helps anyone seeking out accessible sculpture in Vermont.
Keep exploring!