Golf in Brandon

Brandon is a classic Vermont hill town in the Otter Creek valley between Rutland and Middlebury, known for its well-preserved nineteenth-century architecture and its identity as the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas, Abraham Lincoln's opponent in the famous debates. The downtown features brick commercial buildings, the restored Brandon Inn, and a thriving arts district that has made Brandon a model for rural Vermont economic revitalization. The Otter Creek valley's farms and forests provide a setting that belies the town's easy accessibility from Rutland and the Champlain Valley. The Brandon Area Community Fund and the local historical society reflect a community actively managing its own narrative, ensuring that growth serves the town's established character rather than overwhelming it.