Guidebook & Recommendations
Activities & Sightseeing
Take a self-guided tour of the Hildene House, the summer getaway from Robert Todd Lincoln (son of Abraham Lincoln). The property has been preserved and there is a beautiful English style garden.
158 locals recommend
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene RdTake a self-guided tour of the Hildene House, the summer getaway from Robert Todd Lincoln (son of Abraham Lincoln). The property has been preserved and there is a beautiful English style garden.
If you don't feel like hiking, take the windy drive up Equinox Mountain to see expansive views of 5 different states. You will need to pay a small fee (per car and per person) at the base. Pro tip: prioritize this on a clear day and make sure to adjust your gears when you are going back down the mountain to save your brakes. Open from Memorial Day to October 31st!
24 locals recommend
Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
42 Skyline DrIf you don't feel like hiking, take the windy drive up Equinox Mountain to see expansive views of 5 different states. You will need to pay a small fee (per car and per person) at the base. Pro tip: prioritize this on a clear day and make sure to adjust your gears when you are going back down the mountain to save your brakes. Open from Memorial Day to October 31st!
A few minutes down the road, you will find the entrance to Lye Brook Falls trail which ends with a picturesque waterfall. There are also several other entry points for the Appalachian Trail within minutes from the house.
24 locals recommend
Lye Brook Falls Trail
Lye Brook Falls TrailA few minutes down the road, you will find the entrance to Lye Brook Falls trail which ends with a picturesque waterfall. There are also several other entry points for the Appalachian Trail within minutes from the house.
If you're staying during ski season, Bromley is 5 minutes up the road and is great for families. During the summer they operate as an adventure park with a water park, rock climbing wall, and alpine ride.
166 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain
If you're staying during ski season, Bromley is 5 minutes up the road and is great for families. During the summer they operate as an adventure park with a water park, rock climbing wall, and alpine ride.
If you're looking for a larger mountain with more trails, we recommend skiing Stratton. If you are staying during the summer, you can also visit Stratton to dine, watch live music, or take the gondola to the top of the mountain for some views and hiking. Sit outside for a cocktail by the fire pit at Mulligans or take in some live music.
248 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain
If you're looking for a larger mountain with more trails, we recommend skiing Stratton. If you are staying during the summer, you can also visit Stratton to dine, watch live music, or take the gondola to the top of the mountain for some views and hiking. Sit outside for a cocktail by the fire pit at Mulligans or take in some live music.
The six-week USEF Premier/4*-Rated Vermont Summer Festival offers an all-inclusive horse show just outside picturesque Manchester.
19 locals recommend
Vermont Summer Festival
2971 US-7The six-week USEF Premier/4*-Rated Vermont Summer Festival offers an all-inclusive horse show just outside picturesque Manchester.
For a good deal, check out the Manchester Outlets (J. Crew, Le Creuset, Eddie Bauer, Ralph Lauren, etc.). If you are an antique enthusiast, we recommend taking a 30 minute drive to Stone House Antiques in Chester, Vermont or Vintage Soul in Manchester for a more local experience.
139 locals recommend
Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot StFor a good deal, check out the Manchester Outlets (J. Crew, Le Creuset, Eddie Bauer, Ralph Lauren, etc.). If you are an antique enthusiast, we recommend taking a 30 minute drive to Stone House Antiques in Chester, Vermont or Vintage Soul in Manchester for a more local experience.
Fun late summer, early fall activity to do some apple picking. Just 15 minutes away! They also have fresh donuts made right within the barn.
15 locals recommend
Mad Tom Orchard
2615 Mad Tom RdFun late summer, early fall activity to do some apple picking. Just 15 minutes away! They also have fresh donuts made right within the barn.
Great little stop near the chalet to grab fresh local produce, apple cider, ice cream or visit the goats!
23 locals recommend
Dutton Farm Stand
2083 Depot StGreat little stop near the chalet to grab fresh local produce, apple cider, ice cream or visit the goats!
Great spot for coffee and a treat. It's directly connected to Northshire bookstore as well and is worth a walk through.
12 locals recommend
Bonnet & Main Café
15 Bonnet StGreat spot for coffee and a treat. It's directly connected to Northshire bookstore as well and is worth a walk through.
Perfect swimming spot in the warm summer months. The quarry is well worth the drive for a cliff jump as well!
68 locals recommend
Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30Perfect swimming spot in the warm summer months. The quarry is well worth the drive for a cliff jump as well!
Need to take a break from shopping and sight seeing in Manchester? Pop into the distillery for a whiskey tasting just minutes away.
Smugglers' Notch Distillery Tasting Room
Need to take a break from shopping and sight seeing in Manchester? Pop into the distillery for a whiskey tasting just minutes away.
Check out this distillery for a tour, some good bourbon and good eats! It’s a little bit of a drive down to Bennington from the property but it’s a fun activity to embark on!
Village Garage Distillery
Check out this distillery for a tour, some good bourbon and good eats! It’s a little bit of a drive down to Bennington from the property but it’s a fun activity to embark on!
American Museum of Fly Fishing
4070 Main StA cool trip up to Dorset for home goods (candles, kitchen utensils, mugs, dish towels, throw pillows, etc) with a cafe and full nursery for seasonal plants.
Mettowee Mint - Now Open
4977 VT-30A cool trip up to Dorset for home goods (candles, kitchen utensils, mugs, dish towels, throw pillows, etc) with a cafe and full nursery for seasonal plants.
Looking for antiques? We’ve got just the spot. This antique center is worth the drive east to Chester!
30 locals recommend
Stone House Antique Center
557 VT-103Looking for antiques? We’ve got just the spot. This antique center is worth the drive east to Chester!
Food Scene
Our favorite spot in Manchester for incredible wine and local beers. Their outdoor pizza oven and incredible appetizers are worth the $$$. In the summer fall months you can dine outside at the Yard and in the winter months, the restaurant inside is cozy while still offering fire pits in the front of the restaurant. Whenever we're in Manchester, it's a must on our list. Great date spot but also good for groups.
40 locals recommend
The Crooked Ram
4026 Main StOur favorite spot in Manchester for incredible wine and local beers. Their outdoor pizza oven and incredible appetizers are worth the $$$. In the summer fall months you can dine outside at the Yard and in the winter months, the restaurant inside is cozy while still offering fire pits in the front of the restaurant. Whenever we're in Manchester, it's a must on our list. Great date spot but also good for groups.
By dining at Johnny Seesaw’s, you will immediately feel transported to Vermont upon arrival. With a in-building fire pit and delicious food, this is a great way to kick off your Vermont weekend. The hangar steak and poutine are recommended!
49 locals recommend
Johnny Seesaw's
51 s Run - WestBy dining at Johnny Seesaw’s, you will immediately feel transported to Vermont upon arrival. With a in-building fire pit and delicious food, this is a great way to kick off your Vermont weekend. The hangar steak and poutine are recommended!
Highly recommend the spicy chicken sandwich, fried pickles, crab dip, and home made biscuits!
11 locals recommend
Pearl's Place & Pantry
1942 Depot StreetHighly recommend the spicy chicken sandwich, fried pickles, crab dip, and home made biscuits!
Elegant restaurant and bar for delicious cocktails with one of the best bartenders (Alexie). Worth visiting for a drink or mocktail at the bar. Menu is a bit small but has delicious fresh pasta made in house!
Mystic Restaurant & Bar
4928 Main StreetElegant restaurant and bar for delicious cocktails with one of the best bartenders (Alexie). Worth visiting for a drink or mocktail at the bar. Menu is a bit small but has delicious fresh pasta made in house!
Celebrating something? This is the perfect destination for the occasion and is voted one of America’s best date spots. The cocktails and cuisine is elevated. The atmosphere feels like you are dining in an art gallery meets living room. Highly recommend!
59 locals recommend
The Silver Fork
48 W RdCelebrating something? This is the perfect destination for the occasion and is voted one of America’s best date spots. The cocktails and cuisine is elevated. The atmosphere feels like you are dining in an art gallery meets living room. Highly recommend!
We love the double stack nachos and fajitas. Also what sounds better than maple margaritas in Vermont?
37 locals recommend
Gringo Jack's Southwestern Bar & Grill
5103 Main StWe love the double stack nachos and fajitas. Also what sounds better than maple margaritas in Vermont?
Cozy spot serving classic breakfast food. Delicious and worth the wait! Cash only.
56 locals recommend
Up For Breakfast
4935 Main StCozy spot serving classic breakfast food. Delicious and worth the wait! Cash only.
Great menu with fun cocktails. Always recommend the Brussel sprouts, burger, and wings (on the pricier side)
50 locals recommend
Copper Grouse
3835 Main StGreat menu with fun cocktails. Always recommend the Brussel sprouts, burger, and wings (on the pricier side)
Haig's Restaurant & Sports Bar
Great sports bar for delicious apps, beers, and a game of pool.
Located closer to Stratton but they have great cold brew, offer decadent breakfast and lunch items to go or for dine in!
35 locals recommend
Workhorse Cafe
59 Vermont 30Located closer to Stratton but they have great cold brew, offer decadent breakfast and lunch items to go or for dine in!
If you're a burger lover, look no further! The decor and design makes you feel like you've gone back in time a bit but for all the right reasons.
35 locals recommend
Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant station
1568 Depot StreetIf you're a burger lover, look no further! The decor and design makes you feel like you've gone back in time a bit but for all the right reasons.
A farm to table restaurant with fresh ingredients for dinner, cocktails, and a view!
The Restaurant at Hill Farm
A farm to table restaurant with fresh ingredients for dinner, cocktails, and a view!
Fun rustic bar in the basement with a great beer selection. If the weather permits this is a great patio for lunch.
32 locals recommend
Union Underground
4928 Main StFun rustic bar in the basement with a great beer selection. If the weather permits this is a great patio for lunch.
Perfect spot for breakfast sandwiches and bagels. Whether it’s for dine in or some fuel before a hike, it’s a great start to the day!
18 locals recommend
The Works Café
13 Riverside HeightsPerfect spot for breakfast sandwiches and bagels. Whether it’s for dine in or some fuel before a hike, it’s a great start to the day!
Christos' Pizza and Pasta
4931 Main StLooking to deliver pizza to the house? Look no further.