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Historic Landmarks
Once part of Dorset's historic marble industry, Dorset Quarry is now one of Southern Vermont's most unusual swimming spots. Discover its history, deep cold water, local lore and what to know before visiting.
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Dorset
Look down while walking through Manchester and Dorset, Vermont, and you might realize the sidewalks beneath your feet are made of marble. Here's the history behind this unusual Southern Vermont detail and its connection to the region's once-thriving marble industry.
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Bakeries
Willoughby's is a dog-themed donut shop in Manchester's Depot district with roots in the longtime Mrs. Murphy's tradition. Here's what to order, including the maple cream donut that belongs on your Vermont donut list.
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Breweries
Manchester finally has the large craft brewery it's been missing. Lost Marble Brewing pairs an extensive beer lineup, including a Maple Creemee Stout, with a full food menu, spacious taproom and outdoor gathering space, all while nodding to the town's marble history.
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Manchester
Spring is an underrated time to visit Manchester, Vermont. Steal this weekend itinerary featuring the Taconic, Hildene, Northshire Bookstore, Lost Marble Brewing, donuts, chocolate, art, pinball and a sauna and cold-plunge reset.
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Activities
Get lost inside Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, Vermont, where winding rooms, towering bookshelves, handwritten staff recommendations, children's reading nooks and used and collectible books make this independent bookstore a Southern Vermont destination.
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Fine Dining
Looking for Italian food in Manchester, Vermont? Mystico pairs handmade pasta with fresh seafood, beautifully plated crudo and an inventive seasonal menu that has changed my mind about Italian dining in Vermont.
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Food & Drink
Manchester might be one of Vermont's most underrated foodie towns. From handmade pasta and Burmese dishes to wood-fired pizza, creative cocktails and one of my favorite fried chicken sandwiches, here's where I'm eating in Manchester right now.
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Southern Vermont
Visit Hildene in Manchester in late May and early June to see its historic formal garden filled with fragrant peonies, then tour the Lincoln family home and take in one of my favorite views in Vermont.
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Beyond Vermont
An abandoned trolley bridge in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, transforms into a garden filled with thousands of flowers each year. Discover the history of the Bridge of Flowers, when to visit and what else to see during an easy road trip from Vermont.
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