Manchester

Guides to Manchester

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  Animal Adventures

  Don’t Miss the Farm at Hildene in Manchester, Vermont

  Hildene may be known as the Lincoln Family Home, but its working farm is reason enough to visit. From newborn lambs and free-roaming chickens to alpacas, donkeys and incredible Vermont views, here’s why you shouldn’t skip the farm during a visit to Manchester.

  5 min read
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  Hotels

  Why I Keep Coming Back to the Taconic Hotel in Manchester, Vermont

  From cocktails and appetizers at Copper Grouse to cozy cottages, fireside evenings and complimentary tickets to Hildene, there's plenty I love about the Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, Vermont. Here's why I keep coming back to this boutique hotel in the heart of historic Manchester Village.

  7 min read
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  Fine Dining

  The Silver Fork in Manchester, Vermont: International Cuisine in a Historic Library

  Inside a restored Manchester library, The Silver Fork pairs mid-century modern design with international dishes and Puerto Rican-inspired mofongo.

  5 min read
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  Museums

  Ride Back in Time Aboard Hildene’s Pullman Car Sunbeam

  Board Hildene's restored Pullman Car Sunbeam to explore luxury rail travel and the important history of the Pullman porters.

  9 min read
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  Casual Eats

  Lola Mediterranean Woodfire: A Taste of Greece in Manchester, Vermont

  Inspired by the Greek islands, Lola Mediterranean Woodfire brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors, shareable plates, and wood-fired cooking to Manchester.

  4 min read
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  Manchester

  This Vermont Honor-System Roadside Stand Sells Deep-Dish Pizza

  You expect to find produce, bread and pies at Vermont's honor-system roadside stands, but deep-dish pizza? Aloyicious stocks a tiny roadside shed with scratch-made frozen pizzas, all with a sweet story behind the dog you'll find on every label.

  5 min read
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  Activities

  Southern Vermont Arts Center: Art, Food & Mountain Views in Manchester

  Art galleries, mountain views, a sprawling sculpture garden, and lunch at curATE make Southern Vermont Arts Center a favorite Manchester destination.

  14 min read
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  Road Trips

  Mount Equinox Skyline Drive: Vermont’s Most Scenic Summit Drive

  Drive to the 3,848-foot summit of Mount Equinox for sweeping Vermont mountain views, spectacular foliage, and an unforgettable scenic road trip.

  14 min read
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  Dorset

  Why Are the Sidewalks in Manchester and Dorset, Vermont Made of Marble?

  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.

  5 min read
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  Bakeries

  This Dog-Themed Donut Shop Is a Manchester, Vermont Favorite

  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.

  4 min read