Sentinel Rock State Park
"Rutland is the closest city, making Sentinel Rock an easy after-work or weekend outing for residents and visitors staying in town. Its restaurants and lodging also make it a convenient base for exploring the park."
A compact scenic park with rocky overlooks, picnic space, and easy access to nature.
Quechee State Park
"Rutland travelers often visit Quechee as part of a broader central Vermont road trip. The park’s gorge views make it a worthwhile stop between larger destinations."
A scenic day-use park overlooking Quechee Gorge with picnic areas, river access, and classic Vermont views.
Bedell Bridge State Historic Site
"Rutland travelers may visit while touring scenic western New Hampshire and Vermont river towns. The site offers a quiet break from a longer regional drive."
A riverside historic site preserving the remains of the Bedell Bridge crossing on the Connecticut River.
Hannah Duston Memorial State Historic Site
"Rutland visitors may come for a longer day trip into the Upper Valley and Merrimack Valley region. The memorial adds a historical destination to a route that also offers scenic driving."
A riverside historic site commemorating Hannah Duston’s 1697 captivity and escape.