If you only have one day to visit this small Vermont town, here’s everything you definitely can’t miss.

If you’re looking for historic Vermont towns that delight the senses, we’ve got one for you: look no further than Bellows Falls. This incorporated village in the town of Rockingham has some interesting new developments, incredible architecture, and wonderful restaurants offering fresh and delicious food. Enjoy a variety of unique shops, walking tours, outdoor artisan workshops, and even a farmer’s market that is indoors in the winter and outdoors in the warmer months. Let’s take a look at this beautiful city filled with history. We’re sure you’ll love it as much as we do and agree that it’s a must-do in Vermont! Let’s go!

Welcome to Bellows Falls, a cozy place to hang your hat.

You will enjoy exploring the commercial center of the city.

Pictured is the Centennial Block, built by the Bellows Falls National Bank in 1875.

The area has been the commercial center of Bellows Falls almost since the first residents settled here.

There are many other historic sites, such as the canal, bridges and scenic neighborhoods, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as historic districts.

In Victorian neighborhoods you will find many “painted ladies”.

There is wonderful architecture throughout the city, such as the post office.

This magnificent Georgian Revival style home with Spanish Colonial Revival elements was built in 1930.

There are also stand-alone attractions, such as the historic train station and Adams Gristmill Warehouse, that are worth exploring.

The railway played a big role in the development of the village.

Amtrak still passes through Bellows Falls.

The Bellows Falls Railroad Tunnel under Bridge Street and the plaza dates to the 1840s.

The bottom was excavated in the 1970s and again in 2007 to allow higher trains to pass through.

Did you know that the Bellows Falls Canal was the first canal built in the United States?

The canal was dug by a British company in 1791-1802. The original canal was 22 feet wide and four feet deep. It had 9 locks (a device used to raise and lower boats on water areas), each 75 feet long and 20 feet wide. This allowed ships to bypass the Great Falls on the Connecticut River, raising them 52 feet around the gorge. However, river traffic declined after railroads were built into the Connecticut Valley in 1849.

By 1858, the canal was used almost exclusively for hydroelectric power to operate the paper mills that had established themselves there.

What a great photo of the Bellows Falls Fair in 1912!

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Bellows Falls petroglyph site.

These Native American petroglyphs are absolutely breathtaking!

No stop here would be complete without a visit to Miss Bellows Falls Diner!

You’ll simply love your trip to this charming, historic city full of wonderful places to explore.

For more information, be sure to visit the Bellows Falls page on the Vermont Vacation website.

Have you ever taken a day trip to Bellows Falls? If so, what were your favorite things to do and what were your favorite things to do in Bellows Falls? Do you agree that this is one of the most historic towns in Vermont? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

If you enjoyed this great little trip, here are a few more historic Vermont towns (including Bellows Falls) that you’ll also enjoy exploring!

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