Head out on this 4.5-mile out-and-back trail near Manchester Center, Vermont. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 15 min to complete.
Opened in 1785 as America's first commercial marble quarry, this place once provided construction materials for such notable buildings as the New York Public Library. Nowadays, it's a perfect spot for cannonballs, swan dives and belly flops—almost the entire perimeter of the swimming hole serves as one big diving platform. ALL Guests must register online at dorsetquarry.com to get QR Code to be presented at gate for entry.
If you are looking for more of a leisurely swimming experience the Stratton Snow Making Pond, about 15 minutes outside of Manchester, is a great option. A local favorite, it’s the pond where Stratton Mountain gets the water to make their snow in the winter.
Mother Myrick’s has been keeping Manchester sweet since 1977. Their famous candies and cakes and fun events bring locals and visitors together! Made with Vermont’s own Cabot Creamery butter, judged “Best in Class” at the World Championship competition in Wisconsin, the Buttercrunch is worth the trip alone!
Northshire Bookstore is a family-owned, independent, community bookstore dedicated to the art of bookselling.
The Lincolns built Hildene as a summer home at the turn of the 20th century. Robert was the only child of Mary Todd Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln to survive to maturity. He first visited Manchester as a young man in the summer of 1864 when he came to the Equinox Hotel to meet up with his mother and his brother Tad. Some forty years later he returned to purchase 392 acres of land to build what he would call his ancestral home. *note, this is a popular wedding venue so please check their schedule before booking visiting!
Manchester Designer Outlets is a world-renowned, distinct outlet shopping destination comprised of 24 individual buildings. Discover deals from brands such as Le Creuset, Pendelton, J Crew, Tumi, Theory and Brooks Brothers.
Golf Digest describes it as one of the top resort courses in New England. Three distinct nine hole layouts, Forest, Lake and Mountain, give you 27 reasons to play Stratton. Noted golf course architect Geoffrey Cornish took full advantage of natural contours, water and trees. Stratton played host to six LPGA tournaments, challenging for pros and an enjoyable round for every player.
Bromley is home to North America's first triple-tracked Alpine Slide and still one of the longest slides in the world - a full 2/3 of a mile. Is the Alpine slide not your speed? Gather some friends and family and putt your skills to the test on Bromley's awesome mini golf course.
A family friendly playable pinball museum in the heart of beautiful Manchester, VT featuring more than 60 top-rated American-made pinball games from 1947 to today — plus a snack bar dishing out tasty treats and Vermont craft beer and cider
Founded more than 50 years ago by a group of local artists, the cultural center includes a beautiful Georgian mansion that showcases changing exhibits, the Arkell Pavillion, a performing arts center and the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, which houses the center's permanent collection of more than 700 paintings.