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Manchester, Vermont is an historic town located at the foot of Mount Equinox along Route 7, and is one of two shire towns (county seats) of Bennington County - the other is the town of Bennington.
Manchester Village, an incorporated village, and Manchester Center are settlement centers within the town.
Manchester has a wide variety of choices for your visit to Vermont, from luxury Manchester VT hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts in Manchester. Stay in town and walk to dining and shopping; choose out of town for mountain vistas and pastoral surroundings. Restaurants in Manchester offer extensive choices from fine dining to small cafes to family restaurants.
Manchester offers a unique blend of New England charm, style, arts & culture, and is a popular four-season tourist destination for Vermont vacations.
The area offers exquisite Vermont fall foliage and hosts a number of Fall Festivals. Art lovers will enjoy the many galleries and a stay would not be complete without a visit to Hildene, the Lincoln family home.
Enjoy challenging golf and legendary fly fishing during the warmer months, skiing during the winter at nearby Stratton Mountain Resort or Bromley Mountain. Manchester shopping is a favorite pastime for visitors and locals alike.
If you're planning an event in Vermont, Manchester has a lot to offer. The town's breathtaking scenery makes a destination wedding in Manchester VT an ideal choice, and the many amenities allow for Manchester conferences of various sizes. With a variety of venues from which to choose, all surrounded by the magnificent Green Mountains, Manchester can be the perfect location to host your event.
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Region 10: Manchester-Bennington | Dorset (2.6 miles N) | Winhall (2.8 miles E) | Sunderland (2.4 miles SW) | Arlington (2.8 miles SW) | Sandgate (2.4 miles W) | Rupert (3.1 miles NW)
This tour is for history buffs. Travel in comfortable 10-passenger vehicle with local historian/guide and learn the relevance played by the region during the Revolutionary & Civil War eras. Over 25 point of interest including many on the National Register of Historic places. Route includes covered bridges. Daily 9:30AM - Noon; advance reservations necessary. $35 PP. Call or email to reserve.
If you have only a couple of days in the area, this tour is for you. Visit some of the best sights the region offers, learn the interesting stories, facts and history. 10-passenger tour vehicle, local guide, daily from 1-4 PM. Advance reservations necessary; call or email
Local, organic, vegetarian dinners served al fresco, (weather permitting). Live music, dancing, artisanal cocktails with spectacular views. Dinner an Lodging packages available. Wednesday nights all summer long.
Shakespeare in the Woods is an outdoor Southern Vermont theatre festival running from Mid-August to Mid-September 2019. Each production seeks to deliver a professional caliber celebration of classical text through a socially aware lens, all while embracing Vermont’s natural offerings. Our first season will consist of "Much Ado About Nothing", August 22- 25, "Romeo & Juliet", August 29 - September 1, and "The Taming of the Shrew", September 5 - 8, 2019. Additionally, SitW will be hosting local children for workshops (in collaboration with summer camps and schools) with the cast and crew. Shakespeare in the Woods is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization.
Shakespeare in the Woods is an outdoor Southern Vermont theatre festival running from Mid-August to Mid-September 2019. Each production seeks to deliver a professional caliber celebration of classical text through a socially aware lens, all while embracing Vermont’s natural offerings. Our first season will consist of "Much Ado About Nothing", August 22- 25, "Romeo & Juliet", August 29 - September 1, and "The Taming of the Shrew", September 5 - 8, 2019. Additionally, SitW will be hosting local children for workshops (in collaboration with summer camps and schools) with the cast and crew. Shakespeare in the Woods is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization.
