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.
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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.
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Destinations
8 of the Best Walkable Towns to Visit in Vermont
From Bristol’s compact Main Street to Burlington’s Lake Champlain waterfront, these eight Vermont downtowns are worth parking the car and exploring on foot.
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Hotels
One of Vermont’s Most Luxurious Hotels Is Hiding in a Tiny Southern Vermont Town
Tucked into the tiny Southern Vermont village of Weston, this nine-room luxury hotel combines beautiful suites, thoughtful hospitality, an intimate spa and an exceptional on-site restaurant. Here's why my stay at The Weston became one of my favorite luxury hotel experiences in Vermont.
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Vermont Fall
See Vermont Fall Foliage by Boat on Harriman Reservoir
Cruise Harriman Reservoir near Wilmington for a different view of Vermont foliage, with mountain scenery and undeveloped shoreline all around.
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The Arts
Step Inside One of Vermont’s Most Colorful Roadside Stops
An old dairy barn along Route 7 in Wallingford hides reclaimed stained glass, an eclectic gift shop, a room filled with flowers and a half-acre Magic Garden worth pulling over for.
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Historic Landmarks
Dorset Quarry: A Historic Vermont Marble Quarry Turned Swimming Hole
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
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.
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Breweries
Manchester, Vermont Finally Has the Brewery It’s Been Missing
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
Steal My Manchester, Vermont Spring Weekend Itinerary
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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