2 Best Sights in Northern Vermont, Vermont

The late Stephen Huneck, an artist and the creator of Dog Mountain, was famous for his colorful folk art sculptures and paintings of dogs. Much more than an art gallery–gift shop, this deeply moving spot even has a chapel, where animal lovers can reflect on their beloved pets. With hiking trails and a swimming pond, this is, first and foremost, a place to spend time with your dog.

With its polished Victorian woodwork, dramatic paneling, and ornate circular staircases, this building is both the town library—one of the nicest you're likely to ever come across—and one of the oldest art galleries in the country, housing more than 100 original works, mainly from the Hudson River school. Albert Bierstadt's enormous Domes of Yosemite dominates the beautiful painting gallery.