Dog-Friendly Activities Near Bennington College, VT, US

Leashed dogs are welcome on the loop through the Mile Around Woods in North Bennington, VT. Further west (look for the open fields), dogs may be off-leash. During the summer, please ensure that dogs stay out of the endangered grassland birds' nesting site (it's well-marked), and to pick up after Fido at all times.

Bennington Battle Monument is pet-friendly. Standing over 306ft tall, the monument was completed and dedicated in 1891 and constructed from blue-grey magnesian limestone. Commemorating the Battle of Bennington in the Revolutionary War, the trails and grounds surrounding the monument welcome leashed dogs to explore with their owners. The Monument is open Friday through Monday from 10am to 5pm.

The Mile-Around Woods is a pet-friendly conservation area that's open to the public in Bennington, VT. Bring Fido for a stroll on one of the many walking trails that go through open fields, wooded areas, and in the small valley along Paran Creek. Dogs are required to be on a leash in the main areas, but can be off leash on the outer ends of the property (see map below).

Bennington Dog Park is a fenced space located in Willow Park in Bennington, VT. After an on-leash trip to Bennington Battle Monument, one of the region’s most popular attractions, you can let your dog off-leash at this cool fenced space. The dog park is a shady half-acre spot, perfect for running wild on sunny days and meeting other pups. Bennington Dog Park is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.