Manchester (Vermont)

By car

Manchester is 20 miles (32 km) north of Bennington, just off Route 7 at the intersection/exit of Route 11/30 or via Vermont Route 7A. Driving time from Albany, NY via Route 7 is about 1½ hours, or 2 hours via Route 7A; 4 hours from New York City; 3½ hours from Boston; 4 hours from Montreal; and 7 hours from Toronto.

By bus

There is regional bus service north to Rutland and south to Bennington.

By plane

The closest Airport is Albany International Airport, with service to Canada and throughout the USA. Rutland Vermont Regional Airport has service daily to Boston on Cape Air

By train

The closest train station is in Rutland, Vermont (about 30 miles away). From Rutland, Amtrak has daily service to New York City. There is talk of Amtrak coming through Manchester via Albany, New York.

By foot

Hikers can take the Long Trail, which runs along the main ridge of the Green Mountains, coinciding with the Appalachian Trail for 100 miles (160 km) in southern Vermont. The Long Trail is within 3 miles of Manchester, just below Bromley Mountain.

The best ways to get around are by car, bicycle or on foot.
Taxi service is available from:

• Manchester All Hour Airport Car Service +1 802-362-0052
• Manchester Mini Van +1 802-262-7039
• Manchester Taxi +1 802-362-4118

• Southern Vermont Art Center

  phone: +1 802-362-3279
  address: West Rd
  The Southern Vermont Arts Center prsents exhibitions and performances, provides education and instruction in the arts, exhibits and markets the work of member artists, and provides opportunities for community service in promotion of excellence in the arts. There is a cafe on premises.

• Hildene The Lincoln Family Home

  phone: +1 802-362-1788
  address: 1005 Hildene Rd
  An historic home, gardens, trails, woods and farm set on 412 preserved acres of quintessential Vermont landscape.

• American Fly Fishing Museum

  phone: +1 802-362-3300
  address: 4104 Main Street, Route 7a
  Established in 1968 in Manchester, Vermont, by a group of interested anglers, the American Museum of Fly Fishing was created to preserve and exhibit the treasures of American angling.

• Manchester Antique & Classic Car Show

  phone: +1 802-733-1632
  address: Dorr Farm on Route 30
  Over 500 cars show up each year. The event takes place in June.

• Manchester Fall Art & Craft Festival

  phone: +1 802 425-3399
  address: Riley Rink
  200 juried artisans exhibit and sell a wide range of contemporary and traditional craft work as well as original art, photography, sculpture, and specialty food products

• Dorset Playhouse

  phone: +1 802-867-2223
  address: Dorset
  Opened in 1929. Series of plays in an antique-style barn.

• Bromley Mountain

  phone: +1 802 824-5522
  address: Route 11
  The only southern-facing ski area in Vermont. Summer fun zone featuring an alpine slide and zip line ride and miniature golf.

• Appalachian TrailA United States National Scenic Trail that runs over 2,100 miles (3380 km) through 14 states in the eastern United States, following the Appalachian Mountain Range. In Vermont it is called The Long Trail, and is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States. The Long Trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont line to the Canadian border as it crosses Vermont's highest peaks.

• Museum of the Creative Process

  phone: +1 802-379-6350
  address: River Rd, Wilburton Dr
  Discover the Museum of the Creative Process' extensive collection of contemporary and international art. The Museum is dedicated to research into the science of creativity and hosts regular workshops and retreats.

• Equinox Snow Tours

  phone: +1 802 824-6628
  address: Route 11/30
  Snowmobile tours in the Green Mountains.

• Mount Equinox Skyline Drive

  phone: +1 802-362-1115
  address: Route 7a
  Spectacular 5½-mile drive to the summit.

• Hunter Park at Riley Rink

  phone: +1 802-362-0150
  address: Hunte Park Rd
  Southern Vermont's largest indoor facility, is in the foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains. Riley Rink is a multi-purpose facility. During winter months the facility features an Olympic size indoor skating rink. In spring, summer and fall, Riley Rink is converted to accommodate indoor sports, trade shows, concerts and a variety of other uses by locals and visitors.

• Maple Leaf Half Marathon

  address: Manchester Center
  Every September. The premier half-marathon in beautiful southwestern Vermont provides outstanding race organization, enthusiastic volunteers, and a fun and challenging romp through the gorgeous New England countryside.

• Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show

  address: Harold Beebe Farm in Dorset, Vermont
  Six weeks of top equestrian competition in the Green Mountains.

• Koman Race For The Cure

  phone: +1 802-362-2733
  address: Hildene Meadows in Manchester
  5-km runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast

• Pumpkin Carving Festival

  phone: +1 802-362-4144
  address: Equinox Valley Nursery
  Activities include kids games, a craft market, food vendors, fresh cider donuts, wagon rides, costume parade, scavenger hunt, pumpkin cake walk, the Equinox Nursery's famous corn maze, a special harvest basket raffle and of course Pumpkin Carving Contest.

• Manchester Designer OutletsKate Spade, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Betsy Johnson, Brooks Brothers, Ben & Jerry's, Clark's Bostonian, Five Season's, Coach, Crabtree & Evelyn, Escada, Lily Pulitzer, Giorgio Armani, Gymboree, Hickey Freeman & Bobby Jones, Not Your Daughter's Jeans, Vineyard Vine, Betsy Johnson, J. Crew, Johnston & Murphy, Jones of NY, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Overland, Polo / Ralph Lauren, Cosmetics Company, Theory, Traditions, TSE Cashmere, Tumi, Vermont Bird Place, Yankee Candle and Yves Delorme,

• Comollo Antiques & Fine Wines

  phone: +1 802-362-7188
  address: 4686 Main St
  Brimming with American & European treasures.

• Brewster Antiques

  phone: +1 802-282-1579
  address: 152 Bonnet St
  Antique/estate jewelry of classic and formal design, 1850s to 1960s.

• J.K. Adams

  address: Route 30
  Fine Vermont woodworkers.

• Manchester Hot Glass

  phone: +1 802-362-2227
  address: 79 Elm St
  Local artist creating interesting pieces

• Orvis Flagship Store

  phone: +1 802-362-3750
  address: 4189 Route 7a
  Great clothing, hunting supplies and gifts.

• Manchester Consignment Shop

  phone: +1 802-282-2208
  address: Route 7a
  Stop into Manchester's one-of-a-kind consignment boutique.

• Designer Outlet Center

  address: Highridge and Battenkill Shopping Center
  Nine West, Gap, Coldwater Creek, Jockey, and Maidenform.

• Judy McCormick Jewelry

  phone: +1 802-362-3201
  address: 1933 West Rd
  Manchester jewelry artist, creates exquisite pieces from her direct imports of gemstones and gorgeous monster pearls.

• The Reel Angler

  phone: +1 802-362-0883
  address: 302 Depot St
  Fishing gear.

• Mountain Goat

  phone: +1 802-362-5159
  address: 4886 Main St
  Locally owned outdoor clothing and gear outfitter.

• Wines By George

  phone: +1 802-362-4936
  address: 345 Center Hill Rd
  Southwestern Vermont's only specialty retail wine shop.

• Nature's Market

  phone: +1 802-362-0033
  address: 303 Center Hill Road Manchester Center
  Knowledgeable staff, with very large food, cleaning and vitamin selection.

• New Mornings Natural Food

  phone: +1 802-362-3602
  address: 296 Depot St
  Full service health food store.

• Northshire Bookstore

  phone: +1 802-362-2200
  address: 4869 Main St
  A family-owned, independent bookstore committed to the future of the book.

• The Magic Sleigh

  phone: +1 802-362-2197
  address: 4960 Main St
  Christmas International presents a wonderful array of traditional, European, and American Christmas collectibles, folk art, carvings, ornaments, pewters, nativities, and Santas of all types

• Flying Cow Signs

  phone: +1 802-362-4927
  address: 5073 Main St
  Crafting imaginative, hand-carved signs in solid wood for homes and businesses. Using century old techniques and time proven methods, they carve each sign in the fine tradition of the New England craftsman.

• Long Ago & Far Away

  phone: +1 802-362-3435
  address: 4963 Main St
  Native American art & jewelry; Native Alaskan & Canadian Inuit sculpture & art.

• Epoch-18 Vermont Artisans

  phone: +1 802-768-9711
  address: 4927 Main St
  A cooperative art and craft gallery featuring 18 Vermont artists and artisans working in a variety of disciplines including furniture, jewelry, pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, baskets and wearables

• Tilting at Windmills Gallery

  phone: +1 802-362-3022
  address: 24 Highland Ave
  A broad selection of work by important regional, national, and international artists.

• Gander Gallery

  phone: +1 802-768-8396
  address: 4716B Main St
  Dedicated to showcasing the work of established and emerging artists of the region.

• H. N. Williams Store

  phone: +1 802-362-1679
  address: 2732 RT 30, Dorset
  Founded in 1840 as a Harness Shop, this is a country store that carries just about everything. Deli is open 7 days a week.

• The Cheese House

  phone: +1 802-375-9033
  address: 5187 Vermont Route 7A, Arlington
  Specializing in Vermont cheeses.

• Mother Myrick's Confectionary

  phone: +1 802-362-1560
  address: 4367 Main St
  Confectionery, established in 1977, famous tantalizing buttercrunch, intense truffles, & amazing desserts.

• Dutton Farm Stand

  phone: +1 802-362-3083
  address: 2083 Depot St
  The farm stand that's open year round. Vermont-grown produce apples, sweet cider, baked goods, hand made wreaths, Christmas trees. Sugar house open during season.

• Bob's Maple Shop

  phone: +1 802-362-3882
  address: 591 Richville Rd
  100% pure, organic maple syrup form Manchester, Vermont. Third generation sugarmaker produces true taste of Vermont syrup. Maple syrup, candy, and maple cream.

• Heinel's Clothiers

  phone: +1 802-362-1400
  address: 4964 Main St.
  Featuring Woolrich, Sorel boots, Johnson's Woolens, Duofold, Hanes, Lee Jeans, Acorn slippers, Wigwam.

• Ye Olde Tavern

  phone: +1 802 362-0611
  address: 5183 Main Street, Route 7a
  A circa 1790 Colonial Inn, which whisks one away to bygone era. Serving regional and continental fare, with an excellent wine list. Ye Olde Tavern has been recognized by the State of Vermont as a 'Green Restaurant'. Reservations are suggested.

• Wilburton Inn and Restaurant

  phone: +1 802-362-2500
  address: River Rd
  Festive and elegant dining in historic billiard room or on the marble veranda overlooking the most amazing views in the region. Featuring local and organic produce grown on their partner farm. Available for special events.

• Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern

  phone: +1 802-362-2817
  address: 2594 Depot Avenue, Route 11/30
  Live music and pub fare in the tavern and creative fare in the main dining room.

• Sushi Boat

  phone: +1 802-366-1888
  address: Route 7a
  The best sushi in the area, BYOB.

• Up For Breakfast

  phone: +1 802-362-4204
  address: 4935 Main St
  Very creative and fun atmosphere. Only open in the morning.

• The Works Bakery and Cafe

  phone: +1 802-362-5082
  address: Route 11/30
  Everything is prepared to order using natural ingredients.

• Gringo Jack's Southwestern Grill

  phone: +1 802-362-0836
  Very cute place, with diverse southwestern menu. Serving lunch and dinner. Open daily.

• Garlic Johns

  phone: +1 802-362-9843
  address: Route 11/30
  Affordable Italian cuisine

• Little Rooster Cafe

  phone: +1 802-362-3946
  address: Route 7a
  Cute European-style cafe serving breakfast and lunch.

• Chantecleer Restaurant

  phone: +1 802-362-1616
  address: Route 7a
  Premiere French fare in southern Vermont. Setting is a cute converted barn.

• Panda Garden

  phone: +1 802-362-9133
  address: Highridge Shopping Center
  Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Open daily.

• Mrs. Murphy's Donuts

  phone: +1 802-262-1874
  address: 374 Route 11/30
  Great donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Eat at the counter and get to know the locals.

• Manchester Bar and Grill

  phone: +1 802-366-8282
  address: 1844 Route 11/30
  Open daily for lunch and dinner

• Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant

  phone: +1 802-362-4600
  address: Route 11/30
  Good burgers, open for lunch and dinner.

• Mistral's at Tollgate

  phone: +1 802-362-1779
  address: 10 Tollgate Rd
  French restaurant sitting next to a beautiful flowing stream.

• Gourmet Deli & Cafe

  phone: +1 802-362-1254
  address: 4961 Main St
  Serves breakfast and lunch daily.

• Thai Basil Restaurant

  phone: +1-802-768-8433
  address: 4940 Main Street
  Thai cuisine.

• Spiral Press Cafe

  phone: +1 802-362-9944
  address: 15 Bonnet St
  Great place relax and read a book. Tasty pastries and coffee.

• Inn at Manchester

  phone: +1 802 362-1793
  address: Route 7a
  Located on four park-like acres since the 1940s.

• Equinox Resort and Spa

  phone: +1 802 362-4700
  address: Route 7a
  High-end resort offering archery lessons, falconery, Range Rover driving, as well as world class golf course and spa.

• Wilburton Inn and Restaurant

  phone: +1 802-362-2500
  address: River Rd
  Country luxury historic mansion and estate. Main mansion and six cottages set on sprawling grounds, terraced gardens, organic farm.

• Inn at Ormsby Hill

  phone: +1 802 362-2841
  address: 1842 Route 7a
  Beautifully decorated rooms, with a great breakfast.

• Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant

  phone: +1 802 362-2841
  address: 1739 West Rd
  European style inn. Pretty rooms and refined dining.

• Palmer House Resort Motel

  phone: +1 802 362-3600
  address: 5382 Main Street, Route 7a
  Very clean rooms.

• Manchester View Motel

  phone: +1 802 362-2739
  address: 77 High Meadow Way
  Nice property with great views of the mountains.

• Aspen Motel

  phone: +1 802 362-2450
  address: 5669 Route 7a
  Nice clean rooms with a pool on the property.

• Weathervane Motel

  phone: +1 802 362-2444
  address: Route 7a
  Resort type motel close to Hildene

• Olympia Motor Lodge

  phone: +1 802-362-1700
  address: 7259 Main St
  After a day outdoors, enjoy relaxing by the roaring fire in our lobby or sit by the pool.

• Ira Allen Inn House

  address: 6311 Route 7a, Sunderfland
  One of the oldest inns in Vermont and a state historic site.

• Seth Warner Inn

  phone: +1 802-362-3830
  address: 2352 Route 7a
  Guest rooms feature exposed beams, hand-stenciled wall trim and queen-size canopy beds with country quilts. Each room has its own distinctive antiques, artwork and a full private bath.

• Brittany Motel

  phone: +1 802-362-1033
  address: Route 7a
  Straightforward lodging with continental breakfast.

• Northshire Lodge

  phone: +1 802-362-2336
  address: 97 Route 7a, Main St
  Free in-room Wi-Fi. Uniquely built rooms with beautiful mountain views through 8-ft-wide sliding glass doors.

• Hill Farm Inn A Vermont B&B

  address: 458 Hill Farm Rd
  A variety of guest rooms have been created around the heart of a 200-year-old dairy farm. The farm's fields and pastures at the foot of Mt. Equinox provide acres of scenic open space for a picture perfect setting

• Casablanca Motel

  phone: +1 802-363-2145
  address: 5927 Main Street, Route 7a
  Individually themed cozy cottages.

• Sutton Place

  phone: +1 802-362-1165
  address: 50 School St
  A quaint 1800s guest house.

• Weston 25 minutes from Manchester is charming with its Old Parish Church and Church on the Hill, the village green, the historic museums, stately houses, the famous Vermont Country, renowned Weston Playhouse and Benedictine Priory are among the many reasons to discover Weston. The entire Village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Grafton about 40 minutes from Manchester, one of the prettiest villages in Vermont. Many of its beautiful old buildings have been lovingly restored by its residents and the Windham Foundation, so what you see today looks much like it did years ago.
• Saratoga Springs is about 45 minutes away, just south of the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Long a vacation destination for New Yorkers, Saratoga Springs is a pleasant town filled with swanky shops, spas and the famous Saratoga Race Track. A key battle in the Revolution War happened nearby. Saratoga Springs is home to Skidmore College
• Emerald Lake State Park Located between Manchester and Rutland, the park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area.
• Covered Bridges There are just over 100 authentic covered bridges within state. The closest are in West Arlington, Sunderland, Rutland and Bennington.