The Manchester area is truly a four season destination with lots to do in the area. We've provided a partial list of attractions and activities, and you can also consult
Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce for more information about the area.
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Shopping
Craftproducers - Information on festivals of fine art, functional art and fine crafts
Manchester Designer Outlets
Northshire Bookstore - Everything one could ever want in a bookstore and then some.
Southern Vermont Arts Center - Exhibitions, entertainment, education.
Orvis Store - Flagship retail store
Vermont Country Store
Summer Activities
Bromley - Alpine slide, water slide, fun park, hiking
Stratton - Gondola ride, golf, tennis, hiking, paintball, music & other events
Green Mountain Railroad - Rail tours around Vermont
Backroad Discovery Tours - Guided backcountry tours
Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show - July-August
Petticoat Junction - Carriage Rides
Battenkill Canoe Ltd - Canoe Rentals
Mountain View Ranch - Horseback riding, trail rides, lessons, riding camp
Gleneagles Golf Course
Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
Farm & Nature
Dutton Berry Farm Stands - Vermont grown produce and other unique local products
Mad Tom Orchard - Picnics, apple & berry picking
Merck Forest and Farmland - Hiking, educational programs and more
Southern Vermont Hiking - List and descriptions of hikes, bike rentals
Taylor Farm - Farm stand, sleigh rides, educational activities
Vermont Institute of Natural Science - Home of the Vermont Raptor Center
Wildwood Farm - A Vermont Blueberry Experience
Arts & Music
Hildene - Historic Mansion of Robert Todd Lincoln
American Museum of Fly Fishing - Preserving the heritage of fly fishing
Dorset Historical Society
Southern Vermont Art Center - Ten galleries featuring classic and contemporary art
Riley Rink at Hunter Park - Summer concerts, winter skating
Manchester Music Festival - Fine chamber music performed by world-class artists
Northshire Performing Arts
Tilting at Windmills - Art Gallery
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Theatre/Cinema
Dorset Theatre Festival
Weston Playhouse
Oldcastle Theatre Company
Village Picture Show - Manchester Cinema
Winter
Bromley
Stratton
Magic
Pico
Killington
Okemo
Viking Nordic Center
Mountain View Ranch - Sleigh rides
Petticoat Junction - Sleigh and carriage rides
Horses for Hire - Sleigh rides
Taylor Farm - Sleigh rides
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