Vernon isn't a big historical town. The past, in fact, is almost wiped away by the arrival of mega-corporate Mountain Creek resort. Although Intrawest has gone through great lengths to give the appearance of a French-Alps quaint ski village, the truth is, everything has been built within the last 5 years. The building designs are artificially varied in color and architecture to give the appearance of being built over time. Most of the sights are natural, and are only a mountain hike away through the local highlands. If you're into history, the near-by old hamlet of Warwick, NY offers true heritage, with each building in town required to select from paint colors that won't upset the traditional style of the older buildings nearby. There you can find parks, points of interest, and even a few small, interesting museums and 'historical houses' dating to the 1700s. Warwick and Vernon are kissing cousins, with the town limits bleeding into eachother across state lines. Often, the two separate towns are distinguishable only by road-signs. Warwick is about 10 up Rt. 94N.
Strazza Art Gallery
A beautiful art gallery located in the historic Clocktower Building. Black and white photographs and large abstract oil painting, watercolors, pottery and much more. Classic and contemporary original fine artwork in a professional gallery. A setting which boasts a "top quality yet personal gallery experience". Owner's John and Lisa Strazza.