Discover Danby

Danby combines a distinctive landscape with a remarkable marble tradition and a variety of ways to explore the area on foot. The Taconic Mountains lie west of town, and the Green Mountains to the east. Otter Creek and the Vermont Valley border Danby on its eastern edge.

Mountain Ranges, Valley, and Natural Areas

The Taconic Mountains lie to the west and the Green Mountains to the east; Otter Creek and the Vermont Valley border Danby on its eastern edge. These directions can help you get your bearings when planning outings in the area.

The Otter Creek Wildlife Management Area is also part of the local landscape. This protected area lies along the town boundary between Mount Tabor and Danby in southern Rutland County. Its location makes the boundary between the two towns a useful landmark as you explore the landscape around Danby.

Marble and Local History

Marble was first quarried in Danby in 1827. The marble tradition is visible beyond the town as well: Danby marble from the world’s largest underground marble quarry can be found in the Jefferson Memorial and the United States Supreme Court Building. Those interested in architecture and the history of building materials can see a connection between a small town and two well-known buildings in the United States.

The Danby Village Historic District contains a cohesive, well-preserved collection of buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The historic district offers a different perspective on local history than the marble tradition: here, the buildings themselves shape the town’s character. Another cultural landmark is the S.L. Griffith Library. It opened in 1904 and remains in operation today. Together, these places offer points of interest for visitors who want to learn about Danby through more than just its landscape, including its history.

Hiking Trails and a Variety of Outings

The hike to Little Rock Pond is 4.8 miles long. It starts at a parking area on Forest Service Road 10, also known as Danby-Landgrove Road.

The Appalachian Trail crosses Forest Service Road 10 in Danby, 3.5 miles east of U.S. Route 7.

The Woodlawn Trails trailhead can be reached from Danby via Danby Mountain Road. After 4.2 miles, turn onto Scallop Drive or Baldwin Lane. The trails follow the ridge of Woodlawn Mountain and offer several scenic viewpoints. If you want to explore this part of the area, consider the route to the trailhead and the ridge trail as an outing in its own right.

The Woodlawn ATV trail system is a separate destination. It runs for nearly 25 miles across steep, wooded mountain slopes between Danby and Pawlet. This is quite different from the Woodlawn Trails along the ridge: an extensive ATV trail system across wooded slopes, rather than a trail network whose stated highlight is its several viewpoints.

Planning Your Stay

Danby village lies a few hundred meters west of the U.S. Route 7 bypass. Its proximity to the road makes it easy for tourists and travelers to reach. These considerations can help you tailor your search for a vacation rental or vacation home in Danby to the kind of stay you have in mind.

More town pages to help plan your trip: Shrewsbury, Rutland, Castleton, Mendon, Killington, Brandon, Chittenden.

For the broader travel overview: Rutland County.