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[[File:Downtown Rutland, Vermont.jpg|thumb|upright 1.7|A view of the Rutland Downtown Historic District on an overcast day]]
[[File:Downtown Rutland, Vermont.jpg|thumb|upright 1.7|A view of the Rutland Downtown Historic District on an overcast day]]
'''Rutland''' is a city of about 17,000 people in [[Southern Vermont]]. It is the third largest city in the state. It is a good starting point for exploring the Green Mountains, and is very close to several major ski areas. The town has over one hundred houses on the National Register of Historic Places.
'''Rutland''' is a city of about 17,000 people in [[Southern Vermont]]. It is the third largest city in the state. It is a good starting point for exploring the Green Mountains, and is very close to several major ski areas. The town has over one hundred houses on the National Register of Historic Places. This article also covers the nearby village of '''Chittenden'''.


==Understand==
==Understand==
Rutland has many pretty historic houses in its Historic District. A bit further south on Route 7, there is a fairly large area of modern shopping malls, car dealerships and chain stores and restaurants.
Rutland has many pretty historic houses in its Historic District. A bit further south on Route 7, there is a fairly large area of modern shopping malls, car dealerships, chain stores, and restaurants.


==Get in==
==Get in==
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===By car===
===By car===
Route 4 runs East-West through town and Route 7 runs North-South. Business Route 4 runs along the southern edge of the downtown. Generally, it is a 4-hour drive from New York City, a 3-hour drive from Boston and a 4-hour drive from Montreal.
Route 4 runs east-west through town and Route 7 runs north-south. Business Route 4 runs along the southern edge of the downtown. Generally, it is a 5-hour drive from New York City, a 3-hour drive from Boston and a 4-hour drive from Montreal.


===By bus===
===By bus===
There is a Greyhound bus terminal at 102 West St, downtown.
There is a Greyhound bus terminal at 102 West St, downtown.

[https://www.vttranslines.com/ Vermont Translines] route 7 connects Rutland with Burlington.


===By train===
===By train===
{{See also|Rail travel in the United States}}


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There is an daily [http://www.amtrak.com '''Amtrak'''] service to and from [[New York City]] via the [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/ethan-allen-express-train.html ''Ethan Allen Express''] train. Journey time for travelling the full length of the route is about 5½ hours. {{marker|type=go|name=Rutland Station|lat=43.605767|long=-72.981731}} is located at 25 Evelyn St, in downtown.
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*** '''[https://www.amtrak.com/ethan-allen-express-train Ethan Allen Express]''' operating daily between [[Burlington (Vermont)|Burlington]] and [[New York City]] including in [[Middlebury (Vermont)|Middlebury]], Rutland, [[Saratoga Springs]], [[Schenectady]], Albany ([[Rensselaer (New York)|Rensselaer]]), [[Hudson (New York)|Hudson]], [[Rhinecliff]], [[Poughkeepsie]], [[Croton-on-Hudson]], and [[Yonkers]].


===By plane===
===By plane===
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| content=Cape Air runs a few flights daily from Boston Logan aboard their Cessna propeller-driven airplanes. This is a very small airport somewhat distant from town, so be sure to arrange transportation ahead of time. It's about 2 hours by car to Burlington.
|lastedit=2024-04-09| content=Cape Air runs a few flights daily from Boston Logan aboard their Cessna 402 and Tecnam P2012 Traveller propeller-driven airplanes. This is a very small airport somewhat distant from town, so be sure to arrange transportation ahead of time. It's about 2 hours by car to Burlington.
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[[File:Ethnic Festival 062a.jpg|thumb|upright 1.4|Center Street lit up at night during a festival, with the historic and still-operating Paramount Theatre on the left]]
[[File:Ethnic Festival 062a.jpg|thumb|upright 1.4|Center Street lit up at night during a festival, with the historic and still-operating Paramount Theatre on the left]]
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| content=A nice waterfall just west of town on Otter Creek. It is crossed by a gargantuan railroad bridge and littered with huge slabs of authentic Vermont marble. It is accessible from Old Falls Rd, opposite the junction between Rt 3 and Business Rt 4.
|lastedit=2024-04-09| content=A nice waterfall just west of town on Otter Creek. It is crossed by a gargantuan railroad bridge and littered with huge slabs of authentic Vermont marble. It is accessible from Old Falls Rd, opposite the junction between Rt 3 and Business Rt 4.
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| content=Art gallery with changing exhibits and art classes and workshops
| content=Art gallery with changing exhibits and art classes and workshops
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| content=Historic performance theater with many events and touring shows visiting every year
| content=Historic performance theater with many events and touring shows visiting every year
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| name=Pine Hill Park | alt= | url=https://www.rutlandrec.com/pine-hill-park/ | email=
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| content=Park with large well-maintained trail system for mountain biking and hiking
| content=Park with large well-maintained trail system for mountain biking and hiking
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* {{do
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| name=Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center | alt= | url=http://www.vermontclimbing.com/rutland.html | email=
| name=Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center | alt= | url=https://www.vermontclimbing.com/ | email=
| address=223 Woodstock Ave. | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Indoor climbing gym suitable for both beginner and advanced climbers. Guided outdoor rock and ice climbing trips are available as well.
| content=Indoor climbing gym suitable for both beginner and advanced climbers. Guided outdoor rock and ice climbing trips are available as well.
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==Eat==
==Eat==
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| name=Little Harry's | alt= | url= | email=
| name=West Street Grill | alt=Was Little Harry's | url= | email=
| address=121 West St | lat= | long= | directions=off route 7
| address=121 West St | lat= | long= | directions=off route 7
| phone=+1 802-747-4848 | tollfree=
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| name=The Village Snack Bar | alt= | url=http://villagesnackbarvt.com/ {{dead link|August 2018}} | email=
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| address=389 West Street | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=A summer favorite of locals, features typical snack bar fare made to order. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open April through September
| content=A summer favorite of locals, features typical snack bar fare made to order. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open April through September
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* {{drink
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| name=Vermont Tap House | alt= | url=http://www.vermonttaphouse.com/ | email=
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| address=120 S Main St. | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{sleep
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| name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.hivermont.com/ | email=
| name=Fox Creek Inn | url=https://www.foxcreekinnvt.com/ | email=
| address=476 Holiday Dr. | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=49 Dam Rd, Chittenden | lat=43.71 | long=-72.9396 | directions=
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==Go next==
==Go next==
*Nearby [[Proctor (Vermont)|Proctor]], an old marble cutting town, is home to the [http://www.vermont-marble.com Vermont Marble Exhibit]. The town is pretty and also a little quirky because just about everything is made out of marble. Even the sidewalks.
*Nearby [[Proctor (Vermont)|Proctor]], an old marble cutting town, is home to the [http://www.vermont-marble.com Vermont Marble Exhibit]. The town is pretty and also a little quirky because just about everything is made out of marble. Even the sidewalks.
*[[Killington]], the largest ski resort in the Northeast, is only a 20-minute drive to the east. They offer skiing in the winter and various recreational activities (mountain biking, hiking) in the other months of the year.
*[[Killington]], the largest ski resort in the Northeast, is only a 20-minute drive to the east. They offer skiing in the winter and various recreational activities (mountain biking, hiking) in the other months of the year.


Latest revision as of 15:25, 18 August 2024

A view of the Rutland Downtown Historic District on an overcast day

Rutland is a city of about 17,000 people in Southern Vermont. It is the third largest city in the state. It is a good starting point for exploring the Green Mountains, and is very close to several major ski areas. The town has over one hundred houses on the National Register of Historic Places. This article also covers the nearby village of Chittenden.

Understand

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Rutland has many pretty historic houses in its Historic District. A bit further south on Route 7, there is a fairly large area of modern shopping malls, car dealerships, chain stores, and restaurants.

Get in

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Map
Map of Rutland (Vermont)

By car

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Route 4 runs east-west through town and Route 7 runs north-south. Business Route 4 runs along the southern edge of the downtown. Generally, it is a 5-hour drive from New York City, a 3-hour drive from Boston and a 4-hour drive from Montreal.

By bus

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There is a Greyhound bus terminal at 102 West St, downtown.

Vermont Translines route 7 connects Rutland with Burlington.

By train

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See also: Rail travel in the United States

By plane

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  • 2 Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT  IATA). Cape Air runs a few flights daily from Boston Logan aboard their Cessna 402 and Tecnam P2012 Traveller propeller-driven airplanes. This is a very small airport somewhat distant from town, so be sure to arrange transportation ahead of time. It's about 2 hours by car to Burlington. Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (Q7383505) on Wikidata Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2024)

Get around

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Downtown Rutland is easily walkable, but to go anywhere else you'll either need a car or take public transit. There is a local bus service called The Bus. The Bus also runs to Killington for $2.

See

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Center Street lit up at night during a festival, with the historic and still-operating Paramount Theatre on the left
  • Mead's Falls. A nice waterfall just west of town on Otter Creek. It is crossed by a gargantuan railroad bridge and littered with huge slabs of authentic Vermont marble. It is accessible from Old Falls Rd, opposite the junction between Rt 3 and Business Rt 4. (updated Apr 2024)
  • 1 Vermont State Fair. Held at the racetrack on South Main Street every September. Vermont State Fair (Q7921773) on Wikidata Vermont State Fair on Wikipedia 
  • 2 Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St, ☏ +1 802-775-0356. Art gallery with changing exhibits and art classes and workshops Chaffee Art Center (Q5066786) on Wikidata Chaffee Art Center on Wikipedia (updated Jun 2017)
  • 3 New England Maple Museum, 4578 US-7, ☏ +1 802-483-9414. Museum with the history of maple syrup Chaffee Art Center (Q5066786) on Wikidata Chaffee Art Center on Wikipedia (updated Jun 2017)

Do

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Buy

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  • Rutland Farmers Market, Downtown - Depot Park (Summer), 251 West St (Winter). Market for local produce and goods every Saturday morning. Held indoors during the winter months (updated May 2017)

Eat

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  • West Street Grill (Was Little Harry's), 121 West St (off route 7), ☏ +1 802-747-4848. An unexpected gem; a warm and friendly restaurant with an imaginative menu. (updated Apr 2024)
  • Sugar and Spice, 43 US Rt 4 (Drive east on 4 out of town, the restaurant is located between Park Ln. and Meadow Lake Dr.), ☏ +1 802-773-7832. 7AM-2PM. Vermont-themed restaurant built around a working sugarhouse. Also has a gift shop with many Vermont products for sale. (updated Jun 2017)
  • The Sandwich Shoppe, 56 1/2 Merchants Row, ☏ +1 802-773-2580. A great little lunch spot with a huge menu (updated Jun 2017)
  • The Village Snack Bar, 389 West Street, ☏ +1 802-775-2717. A summer favorite of locals, features typical snack bar fare made to order. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open April through September (updated Jun 2017)
  • Gill's Delicatseen, 68 Strongs Ave., ☏ +1 802-773-7414. Classic deli options (updated Jun 2017)
  • Roots the Restaurant, 51 Wales St., ☏ +1 802-747-7414. Localvore-focused cuisine in a nice atmosphere. Seating is limited. (updated Jun 2017)

Drink

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Sleep

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Longfellow School

Connect

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Go next

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  • Nearby Proctor, an old marble cutting town, is home to the Vermont Marble Exhibit. The town is pretty and also a little quirky because just about everything is made out of marble. Even the sidewalks.
  • Killington, the largest ski resort in the Northeast, is only a 20-minute drive to the east. They offer skiing in the winter and various recreational activities (mountain biking, hiking) in the other months of the year.
Routes through Rutland
Troy ← Whitehall ←  W  E  → Killington → White River Junction
Burlington ← Brandon ←  N  S  → Manchester → Pittsfield


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