Festival Fun in Manchester, Vermont!

Festival Fun in Manchester, Vermont!

Whether you’re a local, a returning visitor, or planning your very first trip, now is the perfect time to get excited for summer in Manchester, VT! This vibrant mountain town is gearing up for a season filled with unforgettable festivals, lively fairs, captivating...
A New Spring Blooms

A New Spring Blooms

As Manchester rolls into March, outdoor winter enthusiasts are reveling in their quest to get as many days in on the mountain as they can before spring fully takes hold. So, don’t put your skis, boards, or snowshoes away just yet – Southern Vermont has seen...
A Manchester, Vermont Destination Wedding

A Manchester, Vermont Destination Wedding

Manchester, Vermont is a highly sought-after location for life’s most meaningful events, offering a romantic, idyllic setting that shines year-round. Whether it’s the beauty of the snow-capped mountaintops, vibrant spring blooms, lush summer landscapes, or the...
Winter Activities in Manchester, Vermont

Winter Activities in Manchester, Vermont

Bundle up! Winter has arrived in Manchester, bringing with it stunning snow-covered landscapes and chilly nights perfect for cozying up by a fireplace. Whether you’re in town for outdoor adventure, indoor experience, a shopping spree, or simply to take in the...
Manchester Merriment & Winter Adventure

Manchester Merriment & Winter Adventure

The Manchester area is the perfect place to embrace the beauty and enchantment of the upcoming winter months and the festive holiday season. As the inns and hotels begin to “deck the halls” in anticipation of the beloved Shires’ Holiday Inn Tours, many of our local...
Fall Fun in Manchester, VT!

Fall Fun in Manchester, VT!

It’s that wonderful time of year when the multi-colored leaves fall, providing a satisfying crunch with every step. Our region offers some of the most scenic year-round vistas, made even more unforgettable during the Fall season. Even a simple drive down a backroad...
What To Do Before The Last Leaf Falls

What To Do Before The Last Leaf Falls

Vermont’s many mountains pop with color as the splendor of Fall sweeps its way across the state. The evening air becomes cool and crisp, prompting the locals to break out their vests, scarves, and hats to keep cozy while walking through farmers markets, celebrating...
Adventure Awaits

Adventure Awaits

Manchester’s summer sun has been shining bright these last few months allowing outdoor adventurists ample days to get out and experience the great outdoors with warm temps and clear skies. Local swimming holes, backyard pool bashes, gently flowing rivers, and...
Making Manchester Your Home

Making Manchester Your Home

Now, it might sound like a cliché, but we’re here to reveal the key to a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle. We could dive into various fitness routines or dietary guidelines, or perhaps explore the profound influence of close relationships on well-being. Yet,...
LIVING in Manchester

LIVING in Manchester

Life in Vermont allows residents to stay close to nature. The Long Trail, Appalachian Trails, the Green Mountain National Forest, and numerous mountain ranges provide acres of adventure for lovers of the outdoors. As Vermont’s seasons shift from the colder months, the...
Manchester, Vermont – Winter Experiences

Manchester, Vermont – Winter Experiences

Wintertime in Manchester always brings beautiful scenes of frosty mountaintops, snow-covered valleys, and frozen-over ponds. Take in the fresh air with a Hike through the Woods, a trip to one of our local Ski Resorts, or a stroll through downtown Manchester to take in...
October Adventures in Manchester, VT!

October Adventures in Manchester, VT!

October always brings change to Southern Vermont. Nights are coming quicker and becoming colder, and the waves of green forests and mountains ranges begin popping with color. Each year, this beautiful change brings ‘leaf peepers’ from all around the world...
Experience Autumn in Manchester, VT

Experience Autumn in Manchester, VT

Vermont’s famous foliage season is quickly approaching! The bursts of color that sweep over the Green Mountain State bring ‘leaf peepers’ from across the world. Being nestled in between the Green and Taconic Mountain ranges makes Manchester, Vermont an incredibly...
Your Manchester Summer Awaits

Your Manchester Summer Awaits

It’s June, and Manchester’s Summer season is upon us! This is the time to take advantage of the longer daylight hours so, grab your planners and check our daily calendar to find your favorite annual event, summer festival, or unique attraction and perhaps discover...
A Rejuvenating Spring in Manchester

A Rejuvenating Spring in Manchester

As the chill of winter subsides, Southern Vermont becomes home to new life that only the Green Mountains can deliver! The sights and sounds of nature coming out of hibernation, will be all around you. You’ll see budding trees, blooming flowers, and our majestic...
Winter Activities in Manchester, Vermont

Winter Adventure and Merriment

The holiday season continues as we get further into the month of December. The town is decked with wreaths, garland, ribbons, and lights, adding a magical touch to the naturally beautiful scenery. You’ll certainly want to stroll through the Factory Point town green to...
Manchester, VT Holiday Season

Manchester, VT Holiday Season

The holiday season is here, and Manchester is ready to celebrate! Restaurants are planning their special holiday menus and seasonal offerings, while the Inns and hotels are “decking the halls” to prepare for the return of the Shires’ Holiday Inn Tours! Learn about...
Fall Back/Spring into Savings

Fall Back/Spring into Savings

Fall foliage has swept the Green Mountain State, painting the leaves with vibrant colors across our valleys and hills. At present, some colors remain, and among the fallen leaves you can still find festive seasonal décor and beautiful views of the surrounding...
Fall Fun in Manchester

Fall Fun in Manchester

Fall Fun in Manchester, Vermont We’re approaching that spectacular time of the year when the Green and Taconic Mountains provide visitors and locals alike with incredible colors, enhancing our already beautiful views. Our region offers some of the most scenic...
Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month

Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month

Sept. 15 — through Oct. 15: Hispanic Heritage Month honors both Hispanic and Latino/a or Latinx cultures. (Latinx: pronounced Latin-Ex, a term recently gaining popularity that offers a gender-neutral alternative.) It began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, who...
Dining Al Fresco In Manchester

Dining Al Fresco In Manchester

Summer days in Manchester, Vermont provide plenty of sunshine and warmth. Gardens are flourishing and the greens are lush and vibrant. This is the time that many locals, and visitors alike, take advantage of the gorgeous weather and enjoy dining al fresco at one of...
Summer Shopping in Manchester, VT

Summer Shopping in Manchester, VT

Summer Shopping in Manchester, VT With our Annual Sidewalk Sales just around the corner (August 11th-14th), there is no better time to be in Manchester, VT, and enjoy a world-class shopping experience with some of the best deals of the year! Can’t make it that...
LGBTQ+ Pride Month

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

LGBTQ+ Communities Heritage BlogCELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN SOUTHERN VERMONT – LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month Nationally Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, aka the Stonewall Riots. At the time, the New York liquor authority routinely...
Experience Summer Adventure, Arts, and Festivals

Experience Summer Adventure, Arts, and Festivals

Experience Summer Adventure, Arts, and Festivals With the first day of summer beginning today, it’s time for outdoor festivals and adventure! Come discover what makes Manchester, VT the place to be all summer long. Unique Experiences Located on 412 acres in Manchester...
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN SOUTHERN VERMONT: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Nationally:  May is AAPI Heritage Month– a celebration of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are...
LIVE, WORK, & PLAY in Manchester, Vermont

LIVE, WORK, & PLAY in Manchester, Vermont

LIVE, WORK, & PLAY in Manchester, Vermont! Manchester, Vermont, is the most beautiful location to call “home”. With sweeping views of the Green and Taconic Mountain ranges, indoor and outdoor adventures year-round, world-class dining, incredible...
FAVORITE SPRINGTIME HIKES

FAVORITE SPRINGTIME HIKES

With longer days and milder temps, springtime hiking is just fabulous! But – choosing trails with care is key. The Vermont Park Service reminds us to tread lightly, opening high elevation ascents only after May 1, once paths have had a chance to dry out. Rule of...
Arab American History Month

Arab American History Month

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN SOUTHERN VERMONT: ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month begins by understanding that the term “Arab” is a cultural and linguistic term.  “Arab” is not a race, nor a religion. It refers to...
Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month

Celebrating Diversity in Southern Vermont Women’s History Month We are thrilled to celebrate the many Vermont women who have made a difference – both locally and beyond. It’s impossible to share every story, but here are a few of our favorites worth...
Mad for Maple Syrup

Mad for Maple Syrup

“A rise of steam from a small building at the edge of the trees on a warm day near the end of winter may signal that somebody’s sugaring, spring is on its way, and liquid gold is being made.” — from Mary Hard Bort’s Manchester: Memories...
Black History Month

Black History Month

Celebrating Diversity in Southern Vermont – Black History Month Welcome to part one (of a seven-part blog series) entitled, “Celebrating Diversity in Southern Vermont”.  This month, we are celebrating Black History Month. Black History is American History; it...
Experience the romance and beauty of Manchester!

Experience the romance and beauty of Manchester!

Experience the romance and beauty of Manchester! It’s that most wonderful time of the Year!  The time of year when romance is in the air and happy couples are finding unique ways to pop the question – also known as engagement season! Whether you’re looking for a...
Holidays in Manchester

Holidays in Manchester

Holidays in Manchester The shops and restaurants around town are ready for you to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you are planning an extravagant meal in your home, renting out space to host a number of guests, or just looking to be wined and dined by one of the...
Fall Life in Manchester

Fall Life in Manchester

Fall Life in Manchester   Manchester, Vermont is a beautiful place to visit all year round – and an even more wonderful place to live! Autumn’s crisp air, colorful trees, and scenic beauty make it one of the most sought-after locations to visit and to live....
Life in Manchester

Life in Manchester

Life in Manchester   There are so many benefits to living in Manchester. The proximity to the Green & Taconic Mountains ranges provides year-round outdoor adventure and exploring. Here you will find world-class recreational activities, restaurants and cafés,...
Summer Festivals and Fun in Manchester, Vermont

Summer Festivals and Fun in Manchester, Vermont

Summer Festivals and Fun in Manchester, Vermont Summer is returning to Manchester, Vermont and so is a bit of normalcy. With many COVID=19 restrictions lifted, especially for those who have been fully vaccinated, we are excited to get back together with you! The sun...
Manchester, Vermont Getaway Stay

Manchester, Vermont Getaway Stay

Manchester, Vermont Getaway Stay   We had a sneak peek at Spring this past week in Manchester, VT. The sun was shining brightly and the warm weather allowed many of us to get outside. We left our jackets at home or in our cars – and walked the town,...
The Romance of Manchester

The Romance of Manchester

The Romance of Manchester Valentine’s Day is just a few days away- and love is in the air in Manchester, Vermont.  Our beautiful town offers romance throughout the year, but the winter is undeniably magical. Love and romance don’t have to come in heart-shaped...

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