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Manchester (Vermont)

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Manchester is a town in southern Vermont, nestled at the foot of 3,816-foot Mount Equinox. It's tranquil old-world atmosphere and Manchester Center a shopper's paradise that is completely different from the village with its signs, sights and many shops. Manchester is also home to Hildene, Robert Todd Lincoln's 412-acre summer estate.

[edit] Get in

Located in the Southwestern part of Vermont about 20 miles north of Bennington. Located just off Route 7 at the cross sections of Route 11/30

Local Bus service to Rutland and Bennington.

Closest Airport is Albany International Airport[[1]] in Albany (New York), with service to Canada and throughout the USA. Rutland Vermont Regional Airport [2] has service daily to Boston on Cape Air [3]

Driving time to Manchester is 4 hours from New York City, 3.5 hours from Boston and 2 hours from Montreal, Canada.

Closest train station is in Rutland, Vt. (about 30 miles) Amtrak [4] has daily service to NYC.

[edit] Get around

Best way to get around is via car, bicycle or on foot.

Taxi service is available by

  • Manchester All Hour Airport Car Service 802-362-0052
  • Manchester Mini Van 802-262-7039
  • Manchester Taxi 802-362-4118

[edit][add listing] See

  • Southern Vermont Art Center, West Road, ☎ 802-362-3279, [5]. The mission of the Southern Vermont Arts Center is to make both the visual and performing arts an integral part of the life of our community and region by: - Presenting the finest quality exhibitions and performances; - Providing education and instruction in the arts; - Exhibiting and marketing the work of member artists; - Providing opportunities for community service in promotion of excellence in the arts. With a cafe on premises.  edit
  • Hildene The Lincoln Family Home, 1005 Hildene Road (off Route 7a), ☎ 802-362-1788, [6]. An historic home, gardens, trails, woods and farm set on 412 preserved acres of quintessential Vermont landscape.  edit
  • American Fly Fishing Museum, 4104 Main Street, Route 7a (Next to Orvis Flagship Store), ☎ 802-362-3300, [7]. Established in 1968 in Manchester, Vermont, by a group of interested anglers, the American Museum of Fly Fishing was created to preserve and exhibit the treasures of American angling.  edit
  • Manchester Antique & Classic Car Show, Dorr Farm on Route 30, ☎ 802-733-1632, [8]. Over 500 cars show up each year. The event takes place each year in June.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Bromley Mountain, Route 11, Phone: +1 802 824-5522, E-mail: info@bromley.com, [9]. The only southern facing ski area in Vermont. Summer fun zone featuring an alpine slide and zip line ride and miniature golf.

  • Appalachian Trail is a United States National Scenic Trail that runs over 2100 miles through 14 states in the eastern United States, following the Appalachian Mountain Range. In Vermont it is called The Long Trail [10] is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States. The Long Trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont line to the Canadian border as it crosses Vermont's highest peaks.

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  • Orvis Fly Fishing and Shooting Schools- To book a course, call 866-531-6213 or visit [11]
  • Equinox Snow Tours Route 11/30 Phone: +1 802 824-6628 [12] Snowmobile tours in the Green Mountains.
  • British School of Falconry, River Road, ☎ 802-362-4780, [13]. the nation's first school of its kind to offer hands-on lessons with trained birds of prey.  edit
  • Land Rover Experience, At the Equinox Resort, ☎ 802-362-0687, [14]. open year round and features off-road driving instruction in all conditions. Participants experience numerous challenges on the 80-acre purpose-built course, with an extensive trail system for exploration. Here you will learn techniques on ascents, descents, side tilts and rocky terrain. The degree of difficulty is matched to the driver’s skill, and more advanced drivers are invited to explore our expansive trails through the stunning Green Mountains  edit
  • Mount Equinox Skyline Drive, Route 7a, ☎ 802-362-1115, [15]. spectacular 5.5 mile drive to the summit.  edit
  • Archery School at the Equinox Resort, at the Equinox Resort, ☎ 802-362-4747, [16]. a rare opportunity for guests to learn this ancient sport under skilled  edit
  • Golf Club at Equinox, Equinox Resort, ☎ 802-362-7870, [17].  edit
  • Hunter Park at Riley Rink, Hunte Park Road, ☎ 802-362-0150, [18]. Southern Vermont's largest indoor facility, is located in the foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains. Riley Rink is a 35,000 square foot multi-purpose facility. During winter months we feature an Olympic size indoor skating rink. In spring, summer and fall, Riley Rink is converted to accommodate indoor sports, trade shows, concerts and a variety of other uses by locals and visitors.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Manchester Designer Outlets [19]. Kate Spade, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Betsy Johnson, Brooks Brothers, Ben & Jerry;s. Cashmere Mill Shop, Coach, Crabtree & Evelyn, Escada, Lily Pulitzer, Giorgio Armani,, Gymboree, Hickey Freeman, J. Crew, Johnston & Murphy, Jones of NY, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Overland, Peruvian Connection, Polo / Ralph Lauren, Cosmetics Company, Theory, Traditions, TSE Cashmere, Tumi, Vermont Bird Place, Yankee Candle and Yves Delorme ,

  • J.K. Adams, Route 30, ☎ 800-451-6118, [20]. fine Vermont woodworkers.  edit
  • Manchester Hot Glass, 79 Elm Street, ☎ 802-362-2227. Local artist creating interesting pieces  edit
  • Orvis Flagship Store, 4189 Route 7a, ☎ 802-362-3750, [21]. Great clothing, hunting supplies and gifts for everyone.  edit
  • Susan Sargent Design, Route 7a (Next to the Equinox Resort), ☎ 802-366-8017, [22]. Designed by the Vermont artist and author. Known for her sense of color, Susan's lively rugs, pillows, fabrics, and gifts offer a unique array of original designs for the home.  edit
  • Designer Outlet Center, Highridge and Battenkill Shopping Center, [23]. Nine West, Gap, Bose, Jockey, Pac Sun and Maidenform  edit

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Ye Olde Tavern, 5183 Main Street, Route 7a, ☎ (802) 362-0611, [24]. Open daily from 5pm with last seating at 9pm.. A circa 1790 Colonial Inn, which whisks one away to bygone era. Serving Regional and Continental fare. "Award Winning" Wine List. Reservations are suggested. $16-$32.  edit

  • Laney's Restaurant, 1716 Route 11/30, ☎ (802) 362-4456, [25]. Great ribs and excellent place to bring children.  edit
  • Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern, 3594 Depot Avenue, Route 11/30, ☎ 802-362-2817, [26]. Live music and pub fare in the tavern and creative fare in the main dining room.  edit
  • Sushi Boat, Route 7a (Near Rite Aid Pharmacy), ☎ 802-366-1888. The best sushi in the area, BYOB.  edit
  • Up For Breakfast, 4935 Main Street, ☎ 802-362-4204. Very creative and fun atmosphere. Only open in the morning.  edit
  • The Works Bakery and Cafe, Route 11/30, ☎ 802-362-5082, [27]. Everything is prepared to order using natural ingredients.  edit
  • Candeleros Southwestern Grill, ☎ 802-362-0836, [28]. Very cute place, with diverse southwestern menu. Serving lunch and dinner. Open daily/  edit
  • Garlic Johns, Route 11/30, ☎ 802-362-9843. Affordable Italian cuisine  edit
  • Little Rooster Cafe, Route 7a, ☎ 802-362-3946. Cute "European Style" cafe serving breakfast and lunch.  edit
  • Chanteclaar Restaurant, Route 7a, ☎ 802-362-1616, [29]. Premiere french fare in southern Vermont. Setting is a cute converted barn.  edit
  • Panda Garden, Highridge Shopping Center, ☎ 802-362-9133. Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Open daily.  edit
  • Mrs. Murphy's Donuts, 374 Route 11/30, ☎ 802-262-1874. Great donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Eat at the counter and get to know the locals.  edit
  • Manchester Bar and Grill, 1844 Route 11/30, ☎ 802-366-8282. Open daily for lunch and dinner  edit
  • Zoey's Doubel Hex Restaurant, Route 11/30, ☎ 802-362-4600, [30]. Good Burgers, open for lunch and dinner.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Inn at Manchester, Route 7a, 800 273 1793 or 802 362 1793 (innkeepers@innatmanchester.com), [[31]]. A little oasis in the Green Mountains on four park-like acres since the 1940s.
  • Equinox Resort and Spa, Route 7a, ☎ (802) 362-4700, [32]. Vermonts Premier Resort, featuring would class golf course and spa.  edit
  • Inn at Ormsby Hill, 1842 Route 7a, ☎ (802) 362-2841, [33]. Beautiffuly decorated rooms, with a great breakfast.  edit
  • Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant, 1739 West Road, ☎ (802) 362-2841, [34]. European style inn. Magnificant rooms and refined dining.  edit
  • Palmer House Resort Motel, 5382 Main Street, Route 7a, ☎ (802) 362-3600, [35]. Very clean rooms and great amenities on the property.  edit
  • Manchester View Motel, 77 High Meadow Way, ☎ (802) 362-2739, [36]. Nice property with great views of the mountains.  edit
  • Aspen Motel, 5669 Route 7a, ☎ (802) 362-2450, [37]. Nice clean rooms with a pool on the property.  edit
  • Weathervane Motel, Route 7a, ☎ (802) 362-2444, [38]. Resort type motel close to Hildene  edit
  • Olympia Motor Lodge, 7259 Main Street, ☎ 802-362-1700, [39]. After a day outdoors, enjoy relaxing by the roaring fire in our lobby or sit by the pool.  edit
  • Manchester Highlands Inn, Higlands Avenue, ☎ 800-743-4565, [40]. Casual Victorian Charm.  edit
  • Seth Warner Inn, 2352 Route 7a, ☎ 802-362-3830, [41]. Spacious guest rooms feature exposed beams, hand stenciled wall trim and queen size canopy beds with country quilts. Each room has its own distinctive antiques, artwork and a full private bath.  edit
  • Brittany Motel, Route 7a, ☎ 802-362-1033, [42]. Straight forward lodging with continental breakfast.  edit
  • Northshire Motel, 97 Route 7a, Main Street, ☎ 802-362-2336, [43]. Free in-room Wireless Internet. Uniquely built rooms with beautiful mountain views through 8 ft wide sliding glass doors.  edit
  • Hill Farm Inn A Vermont B&B, 458 Hill Farm Road, ☎ 800-882-2545, [44]. A variety of charming and inviting guest rooms have been created around the heart of a two-hundred-year-old dairy farm. The farm's fields and pastures at the foot of Mt. Equinox provide acres of scenic open space for a picture perfect setting  edit
  • Casablanca Motel, 5927 Main Street, Route 7a, ☎ 802-363-2145, [45]. Individually themed cozy cottages.  edit

[edit] Get out

  • Stratton Mountain Resort, Off Route 30, ☎ 800-stratton, [46]. Skiing in the winter, golf in the summer and gondalla ride in the fall.  edit
  • Dorset Theatre Festival, 104 Cheney Road in Dorset, ☎ 802-867-2223, [47]. A fixture of the area for over 30 years. Plays are in a renovated historic barn.  edit
  • Weston [48] only 25 minutes from Manchester is charming with its Old Parish Church and Church on the Hill, the village green, the historic museums, stately houses, the famous Vermont Country Store[49], renowned Weston Playhouse [50] and Benedictine Priory [51] are among the many reasons to discover Weston. Thanks to the foresight of Weston’s forefathers and residents, the entire Village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Grafton [52] about 40 minutes from Manchester, one of the prettiest villages in Vermont. Many of its beautiful old buildings have been lovingly restored by its residents and the Windham Foundation, so what you see today looks much like it did years ago.
  • Saratoga Springs, New York [53] is about 45 minutes away. located just south of the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Long a vacation destination for New Yorkers, Saratoga Springs is a pleasant town filled with swanky shops, spas and the famouse[Saratoga Race Track [54]. A key battle in the Revolution War happened nearby. Saratoga Springs is home to Skidmore College
  • Dorset Quarry Swimming Hole 1805 Route 30 in Dorset. 1st marble quarry in the USA established in 1785. Now abandoned, taken over by local's for swimming and sunning themselves on the large marble slabs.
  • Emerald Lake State Park [55] Located conveniently between Manchester and Rutland, the park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area.
  • Magic Mountain in Londonderry, Vt. [56] downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing terrain, in a classic New England atmosphere.

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