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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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Vermont Summer
Swim in a freshwater pond behind the historic Grafton Inn for one of the simplest and sweetest ways to spend a Vermont summer afternoon.
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Bakeries
Tucked just off Waterbury’s traffic circle, Hender’s Bake Shop is easy to drive past. Don’t. Go for French crullers, blueberry crumble bars, Sunday cinnamon buns and some of the most creative lattes around.
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Bakeries
Green Cat brings laminated pastries, artisan breads and elaborate desserts to Weston, creating a new Southern Vermont bakery worth the drive.
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