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title: "Rutland"
url: "https://travelikealocalvt.com/category/destinations/rutland/"
type: "Destination"
description: "Your Local Guide to Rutland, Vermont"
guides: 3
updated: "2026-10-31"
site: "Travel Like a Local®: Vermont"
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# Rutland, Vermont

Your Local Guide to Rutland, Vermont

Find things to do in Rutland, Vermont, with local recommendations for downtown restaurants, independent shops and places to visit nearby. Set in the Green Mountains near Killington and Pico, Rutland makes a convenient base for exploring central Vermont, from fall foliage drives to winter ski trips. Travel Like a Local® shares where to eat and what to do in Rutland and the surrounding area, with practical tips to help you plan your visit.

## Guides

- [This Vermont Donut Shop Has Been Serving Locals for More Than 100 Years](https://travelikealocalvt.com/this-vermont-donut-shop-has-been-serving-locals-for-more-than-100-years/): Jones' Donuts has served Rutland, Vermont since 1923. Discover this century-old donut shop, its classic recipes and its new chapter under new ownership. (updated 2026-10-31)
- [The Best Museums in Vermont to Visit With Kids](https://travelikealocalvt.com/best-vermont-museums-with-kids/): Find the best museums in Vermont with kids, from Fairbanks and Shelburne Museum to Montshire, with family-friendly highlights and practical visitor tips. (updated 2026-10-31)
- [The Whimsical Roadside Sculptures You Need to See in Rutland, VT](https://travelikealocalvt.com/rutland-vermont-roadside-steel-sculptures/): Discover the giant steel sculptures and road atractions along Route 7 in Rutland, Vermont, including a T-Rex, jazz band and the family history behind them. (updated 2026-10-31)

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