Dorset, a quiet town tucked away in lovely Bennington County, is a place known for winter fun, summer outdoor activities, and being home to the oldest marble quarry in the United States. Dorset offers a variety of activities, attractions, and unique lodging options. The perfect Dorset bed and breakfast or Dorset inn awaits you. The Dorset village district, which features quaint and beautiful buildings in Late Victorian and Greek Revival architectural styles, is registered as a national historic district. Some of the areas popular attractions include several museums within a short drive, such as the Southern Vermont Arts Center, and the Sterling and Francine Clark Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. In town, you can find the Dorset Historical Society Museum practically a hop, skip, and a jump from your Dorset lodging. Dorset is also home to a thriving artisan scene, which includes makers of fine furniture and pottery. Notable shops in town include Dorset Custom Furniture, Flower Brook Pottery, Holman Studios, William Laberge, Redux Art & Antiques, and J. K. Adams Co. If your timing is right, you just might be able to go raspberry and apple picking at Mad Tom Orchards. Other outdoor activities can be enjoyed at the Emerald Lake State Park on Dorset Mountain. The park features a small beach with boats for rent, camping sites, and hillside and lakeside picnic areas. Attractive shops, lovely architecture, and comfy Dorset lodging--this friendly Vermont town has a lot to offer travelers.
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