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Brandon is located in Rutland County, 16 miles north of Rutland along Highway 7 near the Otter River.

Chartered in 1761, Brandon became an important saw and grist mill town, with mills operating on over 20 sites. Local iron ore was exploited in the manufacture of stoves. When the railroad came in 1835, Brandon workers built railroad cars. Marble quarrying was a significant activity.

Splendid 19th century houses exist in Brandon as well as numerous other historic buildings in the downtown area. In fact, 243 buildings in downtown Brandon are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A self-guided historic walking tour is recommended. Brandon is also the birthplace of 19th-century statesman Stephen A. Douglas.

Many biking opportunities and several covered bridges are two of Brandon's attractions. Fort Ticonderoga is a short ferry ride across Lake Champlain.


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Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
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Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.
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