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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.
7 min read
Bakeries
Green Cat brings laminated pastries, artisan breads and elaborate desserts to Weston, creating a new Southern Vermont bakery worth the drive.
8 min read
Southern Vermont
Spend a fall weekend exploring Dover and Wilmington with mountain hikes, local food, breweries, backroads and plenty of time to slow down.
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Vermont Fall
Explore Wilmington, Dover and the Deerfield Valley on a Southern Vermont fall road trip filled with mountain views, hikes and backroads.
12 min read
Destinations
Seesaw's Lodge near Bromley Mountain combines a storied ski lodge history with beautifully renovated accommodations. Here's what I loved about our stay.
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Destinations
I'd never heard of Rawsonville, Vermont, until a detour for craft beer introduced me to this tiny village near Stratton Mountain. From Honeypie's roadside burgers to locally roasted coffee and one of Vermont's best specialty beer shops, here's why I'd recommend pulling over.s
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