Local Recommendations
Our Favorite Restaurants in Manchester
- The Copper Grouse — Elevated Vermont comfort food within walking distance
- Nong’s Kitchen — Delicious dim sum and Asian street food
- Pearl's Place & Pantry — Popular comfort food and BBQ
- Silver Fork — Refined seasonal menus
- Zoey’s Deli — Casual breakfast and lunch
- Up for Breakfast — Classic hearty breakfasts
- Little Rooster Café — Locals’ favorite breakfast / brunch
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Mulligan's — Irish pub and New England classics
Attractions in Manchester, VT
- Hildene — Lincoln family estate
- Orvis Flagship Store — Fly fishing heritage within walking distance
- Ekwanok Country Club -- Beautiful golf club next door
- Manchester Country Club — Scenic golf course
- Dorset Field Club — Historic golf course
- The Equinox Resort — Iconic luxury resort within walking distance
- Southern Vermont Arts Center — Galleries and trails
- Dorset Horse Show — Historic summer festival
Outdoor Activities near Manchester, VT
- Green Mountain National Forest — Vast protected wilderness
- Equinox Preservation Trust — Panoramic summit hikes
- Lye Brook Falls — Popular waterfall hike
- Manchester Rail Trail — Easy biking path
- Emerald Lake State Park — Swimming and picnics
- Bathed Brook — Trout fishing access
- Orvis Fly Fishing School — Fly fishing instruction
- Dorset Equestrian Center — Riding lessons trails
- Nearby Riding Stables — Guided trail rides
Downhill & Cross-Country Skiing near Manchester, VT
Downhill Slopes
- Stratton Mountain — Village style resort
- Bromley Mountain — Family friendly skiing
- Magic Mountain — Classic New England ski
- Pico Mountain — Quiet varied terrain
Cross-Country/Nordic Ski Trails
- Wild Wings Ski Touring Center — Family-friendly groomed trails, owned by a local family (Peru)
- Hildene Ski Touring Center — Historic estate trails & rentals (Manchester)
- Viking Nordic Center — 35 km of groomed trails (Londonderry)
- Stratton Mountain Nordic Center — Classic & skate skiing (Stratton)
- Manchester Nordic Center at Riley Rink — Local groomed trails
- Dorset Field Club (XC Skiing in Winter) — Scenic low-key ski loops (Dorset)
- Green Mountain National Forest Nordic Areas — Backcountry skiing access & permit info (multiple trail options)
Shopping in Manchester, VT (and nearby)
- Manchester Designer Outlets — Outlet shopping village
- Northshire Bookstore — Independent bookstore café
- Orvis Store — Outdoor apparel gear within walking distance
- The Vermont Country Store — Classic Vermont goods
- Local Artisans — Crafts and galleries
