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Brandon, Vermont: A Hidden Treasure

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Brandon, VT

Brandon, Vermont is a beautiful small town with great people, great character, and great art. This is a very community oriented town that always has something going on. For a small town, there is much more to see and do in Brandon than you would think.

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Latest news about Brandon, VT

Heroin Arrest on Thruway: The driver of the vehicle Bradley W. Stonge Jr. of Brandon, VT, was found to be in possession of a metal spoon containing heroin residue. The passenger of the vehicle, Craig T. Wallace, of Brooklyn, NY, offered a false name and was found to be in ...
Artists Needed for Adirondack Chair Project: NMA member Jack McQuillan and his wife were visiting the town of Brandon, VT after dropping off their son at college when they noticed bright yellow Adirondack chairs placed in front of shops around town. The promotion got McQuillan thinking, ...
Crowds Have Westchester Festival Artists Smiling: For Edward Loedding of Brandon, Vt., Saturday was more like a Sunday ? slower and laid back ? so he is expecting a Saturday crowd on Sunday. "I'm not the least bit disappointed that it's not quite up to snuff today. I had a decent morning.

Watch Some of Brandon's Happenings

Upcoming Events in Brandon VT

The Brandon Community is always a buzz with activity. Find out what is on the calendar so you don't miss out. Enjoy some music at the Ball and Chain or a special event on the Village Green.

The Brandon Community Calendar: The must-have list of what's happening and where in Brandon.
Otter Valley Union High School Calendar: OtterValley Union High School Calendar

Lodging in Brandon, VT

12 Franklin Street Bed & Breakfast
Birdcage B&B Inn
Blueberry Hill Inn
Brandon Inn
Churchill House Inn

Take A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Being a small town with a long history, Brandon is great for a self-guided walking tour. Explore the town at your own pace.

Points of Interest for Brandon's Self-Guided Walking Tour: Your tour begins at the Brandon Information Booth, takes approximately an hour to walk and is about 2.5 miles in length.

The governor
recently called Brandon
"The Art and Soul of Vermont"

Warren Kimble

Artist: Folk Art

One of Brandon's finest and certainly it's most known artists is Warren Kimble, the world-renowned folk artist. Kimble has done a great deal in the community and even takes on the roll of Uncle Sam in the Fourth of July Parade.

Rolling Hills, Art Poster by Warren Kimble

Amazon Price: $21.00 (as of 05/23/2012)

Kimble's subject matter invites you into a gentler simpler world. What draws him to that is probably what keeps him so attached to the Brandon community.

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The Art Community of Brandon

Brandon Vermont an Artist Community: Brandon Vermont is home to many fine artists. It is a true artist community.
Artisans at the Bend: Artisans at the Bend's barn is studio/gallery for creating contemporary folk art paintings and sculpture. Their work has been purchased by the American Folk Art Museum in New York City, the new Warren Kimble Museum's permanent collection in Brandon, and carried by prominent galleries nationwide.
Brandon Artists' Guild, Art Gallery with varied collection of 50-plus Vermont artists belonging to the Brandon Artists Guild in Vermont.: Brandon Vermont art gallery, exhibit space is open to the public 7 days a week throughout the year by Brandon Artists' Guild.
Art in the Snow, Winter Weekend Getaways in Brandon, Vermont, a Quintessential Vermont village: A winter's art getaway weekend in Brandon, Vermont, our historic Vermont village is awaiting you -- open studios; demonstrations in a variety of visual arts media; artist talks; colorful galleries; wine tasting parties; evening music; fine gourmet cuisine or casual dining; snow sculpture in the park...
Gallery in the Field: We are a gallery whose mission is to present the art of provocative, innovative living artists, and to provide a forum for the sharing of issues and questions raised in the context of the art.

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On either side of the amazing Historic Brandon Inn, you will find another treat:

The Inside Scoop, Brandon, Vermont: Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor ~ Soda Fountain ~ Sweets & Antiques
Located next to Brandon Inn - just look for the giant rocking chair.
Briggs Carriage Bookstore / Ball and Chain Cafe: Owners Barbara Ebling and Matthew Gibbs opened the store in 1997 in the old Briggs Carriage House on Conant Square. Briggs Carriage Bookstore and the Ball and Chain Cafe offer music events as well as public discussions and author meet and greets.

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Brandon, VT Stats

The population of 05733 is 5,654.

That's #11716 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

99% of the population is white, which is 25 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 05733 is $36,392, which is $6,694 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $87,900. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 12% from the typical value.

Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of VT is 39.7.

Stats about: Brandon, VT

Population: 5,654
Number of Households: 2,880
Average House Value: $87,900
Average Income per Household: $36,392
Elevation: 648 ft

Population Breakdown:

Brandon is for Brides

If you are looking for a beautiful place for a destination wedding, Brandon is the place for you.

Brandon is for Brides, Your Vermont Wedding Destination: Have a destination wedding in Brandon VT and the town just might foot the bill. Learn how to win a grand wedding.
Story of Kristin and Dan Kelleher - 2007 Winners: Vermont Bride Magazine The Leading and First Wedding and Bridal Planner.

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shermanmorrison Jan 31, 2012 @ 7:22 am | delete

I've lived in Keene, NH for 15 years, but I haven't been to Brandon VT yet. I'll have to add it to my to-visit list! Looks and sounds great. Right now I'm in Brazil and writing about that here on Squdoo. Thanks for a nice lens!