Things To Do
Northshire Bookstore
Heather's personal favorite! A fun bookstore and delicious cafe. Northshire is walkable to other shops in town.
Hiking: Equinox Preservation Trust
Several well-marked walking/hiking trails. Parking is located directly behind the Equinox Hotel and off of W Union Street by Burr & Burton Academy. See the website for a trail map.
The Crooked Ram
A locally-sourced restaurant and bar in Manchester.
Mulligan's of Manchester Restaurant & Pub
Described as a local "watering hole" in nearby Manchester.
The Silver Fork
Restaurant in a former library, with an international menu that they call “a Menu in Movement”. The Chef makes changes according to his inspiration.
Covered Bridges
There are two covered bridges within a short drive of the West Mountain Inn. You can search for each of them at the site above or in Google Maps. 1. Bridge on the Green/Arlington Bridge: Turn left out of the WMI driveway onto route 313 about 3.2 miles. 2. Chiselville Bridge is in East Arlington. Leaving WMI take a right and then a left, follow Rte 7 for about 1.6 miles.
Bennington Battle Monument
Monument commemorating the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington.
Manchester Designer Outlets
Manchester has more than 100 designer outlets, factory stores, and specialty boutiques.
Southern Vermont Arts Center
Browse through the galleries featuring paintings, sculpture and photography in the historic Yester House and recently opened museum for their permanent collection.
Bennington Museum
Extensive collections of decorative arts, furniture, paintings and historic artifacts from Vermont and New England. The largest public collections of America’s beloved folk artist, Grandma Moses
Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
Pamper yourself for the day with a sauna, swim, or massage at the Equinox Hotel’s Spa.
Riley Center for the Arts
International art exhibits such as The Covered Bridge Museum, Native American Arts & Artifacts.