Our Manchester, VT Guidebook

Judy David
Our Manchester, VT Guidebook

Sightseeing

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Manchester
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This is a great outdoor summer destination for singles, couples or families. There is an alpine slide, climbing wall, chairlift to the top, hiking, a challenging ropes course, mini-golf and many other outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy.
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Bromley Mountain
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This is a great outdoor summer destination for singles, couples or families. There is an alpine slide, climbing wall, chairlift to the top, hiking, a challenging ropes course, mini-golf and many other outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy.
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Orvis Fly Fishing School
4169 Main St
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Check out Orvis’s huge new flagship store with an indoor and outdoor trout pond and stunning Stain glass window, in addition to the shopping. (If you liked the L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport, ME, you’ll love it.) If you’re looking for true bargains, check out their real outlet store in the big barn across the field first!
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Orvis
4180 Main St
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Check out Orvis’s huge new flagship store with an indoor and outdoor trout pond and stunning Stain glass window, in addition to the shopping. (If you liked the L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport, ME, you’ll love it.) If you’re looking for true bargains, check out their real outlet store in the big barn across the field first!
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American Museum of Fly Fishing
4070 Main St
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Hike the famous Vermont Long Trail, which follows the Appalachian/Green Mountains the full length of Vermont. There is an abundance of hiking at all levels in the Manchester area.
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Long Trail
Long Trail
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Hike the famous Vermont Long Trail, which follows the Appalachian/Green Mountains the full length of Vermont. There is an abundance of hiking at all levels in the Manchester area.
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Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot St
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The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont
3567 Main St
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Land Rover Experience Driving School
80 Union St Fork
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There’s lots to do here in the summer at this high end resort with its own charming shopping village and outdoor activities.
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Stratton Mountain
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There’s lots to do here in the summer at this high end resort with its own charming shopping village and outdoor activities.
If you like to hike, the Appalachian rail and VT’s famous Long Trail are just outside of town.
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Long Trail
Long Trail
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If you like to hike, the Appalachian rail and VT’s famous Long Trail are just outside of town.
Lots to do and see here. This is the summer estate of Abraham Lincoln’s son Robert. You’ll find a beautiful new visitor center, House tours of their summer mansion, extensive walking trails, a working farm and goat dairy with cheese making, restored historic Pullman train car and more.
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Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene Rd
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Lots to do and see here. This is the summer estate of Abraham Lincoln’s son Robert. You’ll find a beautiful new visitor center, House tours of their summer mansion, extensive walking trails, a working farm and goat dairy with cheese making, restored historic Pullman train car and more.
 Drive your car up the private road to the summit of Mount Equinox to enjoy amazing views over the region. There are pull offs to enjoy the views. Bring a sweater or jacket if you want to spend time at the top. You’ll also find a very interesting visitors center at the summit. Pack a picnic and make a day of it!
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Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
42 Skyline Dr
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 Drive your car up the private road to the summit of Mount Equinox to enjoy amazing views over the region. There are pull offs to enjoy the views. Bring a sweater or jacket if you want to spend time at the top. You’ll also find a very interesting visitors center at the summit. Pack a picnic and make a day of it!

Food scene

In our opinion, this is perhaps the finest and most unique dining experience in Manchester.
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The Silver Fork
48 W Rd
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In our opinion, this is perhaps the finest and most unique dining experience in Manchester.
Everything is homemade here. They grind their own lean meat for their burgers and cut their own french fries from crates of fresh potatoes
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Depot Street Burgers
468 Depot St
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Everything is homemade here. They grind their own lean meat for their burgers and cut their own french fries from crates of fresh potatoes
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Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant station
1568 Depot Street
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Go here for homemade breads made daily, and fantastic sandwiches. (Their day-old bread rack is excellent too. )
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Zoey's Deli
539 Depot St
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Go here for homemade breads made daily, and fantastic sandwiches. (Their day-old bread rack is excellent too. )
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Chantecleer Restaurant
8 Read Farm Ln
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Family-owned and operated, fresh donuts and baked goods made daily, eat in at old-fashioned luncheonette counter for hot breakfast or lunch, check the day old rack!
Willoughby's Depot Eatery
374 Depot St
Family-owned and operated, fresh donuts and baked goods made daily, eat in at old-fashioned luncheonette counter for hot breakfast or lunch, check the day old rack!

Outdoor Activities

Great running track, ballfields, hiking trails, and year-round Riley Rink has public skating and ice and hockey skate rentals.
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Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park
340 Rec Park Rd
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Great running track, ballfields, hiking trails, and year-round Riley Rink has public skating and ice and hockey skate rentals.
Best and most unique swimming hole, formed from a historical marble quarry. Incredibly clean, only recommended for experienced swimmers. No lifeguard.
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Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30
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Best and most unique swimming hole, formed from a historical marble quarry. Incredibly clean, only recommended for experienced swimmers. No lifeguard.

Theater

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Dorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney Rd
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Amacebiso ngesixeko

Ungaphoswa

Walk to our pool &tennis, shops, glassblowing & restaurants

There's lots to walk to so save some energy for the walk back!
Ukuhamba-hamba

Manchester has been a resort town since the 1800's

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