Our Manchester, VT Guidebook
Sightseeing
Manchester
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
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.
Orvis Fly Fishing School
4169 Main StCheck 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 StCheck 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!
American Museum of Fly Fishing
4070 Main StHike 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 TrailHike 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.
Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot StThe Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont
3567 Main StLand Rover Experience Driving School
80 Union St ForkThere’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
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 TrailIf 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 RdLots 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 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 RdIn 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 StEverything is homemade here. They grind their own lean meat for their burgers and cut their own french fries from crates of fresh potatoes
Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant station
1568 Depot StreetGo 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 StGo here for homemade breads made daily, and fantastic sandwiches. (Their day-old bread rack is excellent too. )
Chantecleer Restaurant
8 Read Farm LnFamily-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 StFamily-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 RdGreat 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-30Best and most unique swimming hole, formed from a historical marble quarry. Incredibly clean, only recommended for experienced swimmers. No lifeguard.
Theater
Dorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney RdIzeluleko zedolobha
Ungaphuthelwa
Walk to our pool &tennis, shops, glassblowing & restaurants
There's lots to walk to so save some energy for the walk back!
Ukuzulazula
Manchester has been a resort town since the 1800's
Download the free phone app for a self-guided audio tour of Manchester's rich cultural, social, and architectural history.