The Battenkill River runs right through Arlington, famous for fly-fishing and gentle summer tubing—book a guide or wade in yourself during peak season. Nearby are the Norman Rockwell sites and the picturesque Arlington Green Covered Bridge, both iconic to the region's history and charm.
For outdoor adventure, Mount Equinox Skyline Drive (about 15 minutes north) offers scenic mountain views and hiking trails through the Equinox Preservation Trust, while Lake Shaftsbury State Park (a few minutes south) provides swimming, paddling, and family picnicking. In winter, Stratton and Bromley ski areas are within a half-hour for downhill runs and après-ski soaks.
History and shopping lovers will enjoy Hildene and the Manchester designer outlets (about 15 minutes north), as well as the scenic Route 7A and Shires of Vermont drive between Manchester and Bennington, lined with stone walls, farms, and classic Vermont villages. Fall foliage in October is brilliant here.
There is more within easy reach: The Battenkill River — one of America's storied fly-fishing and tubing rivers, running right through Arlington; The Norman Rockwell sites and Arlington Green Covered Bridge over the Battenkill; Hildene and the Manchester designer outlets. Seasonal highlights include Battenkill fly-fishing season and river tubing (spring–fall), Arlington and Shires-of-Vermont fall foliage (October), Stratton and Bromley ski seasons nearby (winter). Arlington rewards visits in every season, from green-season hiking and water days to brilliant autumn foliage and quiet, snow-dusted winters. And because Arlington sits within easy reach of Manchester, Bennington, Dorset, it works well as a base for wider day trips across the region.