Carrie & Scott
Things To Do
Mystic Cafe & Wine Bar
Lovely dinner spot! Great wine and local beer.
Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant
A great casual place for dinner or lunch. One of Scott's favorite salads of all time is the roasted vegetable salad, the homemade dressing is pretty magical. Pro Tip: order the homemade chips and sodas
Seasons Restaurant
Good dinner spot (or lunch!), lively patio seating. Order the baked brie, you won't regret it!
The Marsh Tavern
Great dinner spot. Upscale, but not too fussy. Connected to The Equinox Hotel, but you don't need to be a guest there.
Gourmet Deli & Cafe
Excellent in-town breakfast or lunch spot. Hands down the best blueberry pancakes you'll ever have!
Bob's Diner
Retro-style diner perfect for breakfast or lunch. It's busy for breakfast so be prepared for a wait - but it moves fast and is well worth it. Pro Tip: It's CASH ONLY
Northshire Bookstore
Not to be missed! The best local bookstore around and one of our favorite locations in Manchester Center. Get lost in their amazing selection and even grab a bite to eat here with a great built-in cafe.
Pastime Pinball
Great activity for adults and/or the whole family! Walkable from in-town hotels. Pro tip: Don't forget to check out upstairs, you'll find concessions, Pac Man, and Carrie's favorite bowling game.
Equinox Preservation Trust Hiking Trail
Carrie, Scott, Boone and the whole family walk here often. If you are looking for an easy walk with beautiful views, we recommend taking the Red Gate Trail to the Flatlanders Pass and either just walking a little bit more to see the pond or doing the full Pond Loop. Parking is off of West Union Street and the trail head starts at a black gate.
Stratton Snowmaking Pond
Go for a swim or take a walk around the pond. Super clear and fresh, Carrie and Scott (and Boone!) swim here whenever they can! Tips: The bottom of the pond can be rocky, so water-friendly shoes are recommended. For added fun we recommend an inner tube ( pick one up at Rite Aid in town). Direction Tips: From VT-30 S you'll need to turn onto Kendall Farm Road/National Forest 320 - you'll see a red school house right as you turn, and the road will be dirt. If you pass Homestead Landscaping you've gone down too far. Continue about 1 mile on the dirt road, you'll pass some nice homes and then come to a stream on your left. The entry for the pond is a sharp right turn. Parking is to the left of the pond.
Manchester Designer Outlets
Over 40 designer outlets in town! All of the stores are housed in authentically restored vermont structures, so get great deals and enjoy the scenery!
The Vermont Country Store
The general store of your dreams! Find incredible local food (you can sample as much as you want!), board games from your childhood, and maple-scented soap all in one place. The Vermont Country Store is 30 minutes from Manchester Center in Weston.
Golf Club at The Equinox
A public course right in town.
Stratton Mountain Golf Course
Another public course about 25 minutes from town.