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Bennington, Vermont: Tallest Thing in Vermont

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Bennington Battle Monument

Address:
15 Monument Circle, Bennington, VT
Directions:
Bennington Battle Monument. From the center of Bennington, follow Rte 9/W. Main St. uphill past the Bennington Museum. At the Old First Church, make a sharp right onto Monument Ave.; the Monument will be straight ahead, and difficult to miss.
Hours:
Late May - Sept. daily 9-5
Admission:
Adults $5.
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Bennington Battle Monument.

Tallest Thing in Vermont

Ride an elevator inside a 306-foot-tall tower that vaguely resembles a rifle bullet. Built in 1891 to commemorate a Revolutionary War battle that was actually fought across the state line in New York.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [04/30/2018]

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Bennington Battle Monument.

Tallest Thing in Vermont

The monument makes a great photo.

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