Manchester, Vermont 05254
Manchester Center, Vermont 05255
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The Bennington County towns of Manchester and Manchester Center, Vermont are surrounded by spectacular mountains including the 3816' Manchester Vermont, Manchester Center, Manchester Center VT, Manchester VT, Manchester and the Mountains, SW VT, south western Vermont, Mt. Equinox. Manchester is in the southwestern corner of Vermont, located midway between Bennington and Rutland on U.S. Route 7. In its early days, Manchester Village was nearly exclusive as a destination for the rich and famous, as evidenced by the grand Hildene Estate - summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, the son of President Abraham Lincoln. This 412-acre estate on Route 7A south of Manchester, is open to the public year-round and is home to numerous art, music, and recreational events.

At the center of this affluent village stands the 200-year old Equinox Hotel, which continues to serve as Manchester's elegant centerpiece. Within steps of its doorway lies numerous boutiques and quaint shops along marble walkways. Also nearby are the American Museum of Fly Fishing and the Ekwanok Country Club.

In addition to an abundance of history and intrigue, Manchester serves today as a shopping mecca for those seeking its renowned Factory Outlet Malls, Antique Shops, and the region's traditional quaint New England shops. Day visitors will be thrilled with the large and diverse selection of restaurants available in the area, and overnight guests are offered a multitude of lodging venues - from country inns and B&Bs to destination resorts.

Downtown Manchester features dozens of fashion outlets and specialty stores which have helped make Manchester a shopping destination and regional tourist attraction. The Orvis Company is headquartered here, and the region offers excellent trout fishing on Vermont's famous Battenkill River. Manchester is also home to the Manchester Journal and Vermont News Guide weekly newspapers.

	Excellent ski resorts and golf courses abound in the Manchester area - the Bromley Mountain Ski Area is located on Route 11 in the town of Peru, the Stratton Mountain Resort & Ski Area is located off Route 30, and Magic Mountain Ski Area is located in Windham.
Manchester and the surrounding mountains offer outstanding hiking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling opportunities.

In a nutshell, the picturesque town of Manchester, Vermont boasts nature's beauty, cultural activity, fine or casual dining, diverse lodging, great shopping, and is in close proximity to all Vermont sports and recreation venues. Read more about Manchester, Vermont.

Manchester VT Population: 3,767

County: Bennington county Vermont
Chartered: August 11, 1761

The Deerhill Inn & Restaurant, Valley View Rd., West Dover, VT 05356 Phone: 800-99DEER9 or 802-464-3100. Offering exquisite hillside dining and accommodations with panoramic views of Mt. Snow and Haystack Ski Areas. Chef owned and operated. Visit Deerhill.com for more information.

Hill Farm Inn, 458 Hill Farm Road, Arlington, VT 05250 Phone: 802-375-2269 Fax: 802-375-9918. The Hill Farm Inn is one of Vermont's first inns and still specializes in offering warm country hospitality. The Inn is surrounded by 50 acres of farmland with a mile of frontage on the famed Battenkill River, and panoramic mountain views. It's convenient, yet tucked away, location puts you right in the middle of some of the best vacationing that Southern Vermont has to offer. Shopping at Manchester outlets is just minutes away. Visit the web site for more information.

Palmer House Resort, Route 7A North, Manchester Center, VT 05255 Phone/Fax: 802-362-3600 or 800-917-6245. Twenty-two acres in the Green Mountains with 9-hole, par-3 executive golf course, tennis courts, trout pond, indoor lap pool, outdoor heated pool and Whirlpool/Sauna. Luxurious rooms, private baths, a/c, in room coffee, refrigerators, cable TV. Suites with fireplace, Jacuzzi and private balcony over-looking mountains and pond. Continental breakfast available. Fine dining at Ye Olde Tavern adjacent. Visit www.palmerhouse.com for more information.

Wiley Inn, P.O. Box 37, Peru, VT 05152 Ph: 802-824-6600. A very special inn just one mile east of Bromley, 10 minutes from Manchester. Romantic rooms for couples with fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs. Spacious family suites and a family lounge. In the winter season ski Bromley, Stratton, Magic and Okemo or several cross-country areas nearby. In the summer season swim in our outdoor pool, relax in a hammock, stroll to the trout ponds. Outdoor hot tub year round. Conveniently located on Rte. 11. Visit www.wileyinn.com.

Wilburton Inn, The Wilburton Inn, River Road (off Historic Route 7A), Manchester Village, VT 05254 Ph: 802-362-2500 or toll-free: 800-648-4944, Fax: 802-362-1107. The Wilburton Inn is Manchester Vermont's 20 acre grand Victorian estate specializing in elegant lodging and Vermont Weddings. Come to celebrate or to enjoy the pleasures of Vermont. High on the crest of a hill overlooking the Battenkill Valley and Vermont's Green Mountains, the Wilburton Inn was once the largest private estate in Manchester Village. Everything about it is superlative: fabulous location, ambiance and architecture. Since 1902 when the main house was completed, there have been only 5 owners of the property. Each has kept watch, holding fast to the standard of excellence. Visit www.wilburton.com.