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 Adventure and Merriment

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 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...
The Arts, our History and Diversity

The Arts, our History and Diversity

The Arts, our History, and Diversity Manchester and its surrounding area is home to many wonderful organizations that are always working to give back and support the local community. The numerous programs which lend a helping hand, have made Manchester a wonderful...
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...
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...
Winter Fun in Vermont

Winter Fun in Vermont

Winter Fun in Vermont Vermont is the perfect place for a weekend adventure or an extended stay. We invite you to have an epic time in Manchester, VT and book a stay to see firsthand why so many love this area and have made it their home. The local small-town charm...
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....
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...
Winter in Manchester

Winter in Manchester

Winter In Manchester   As the holidays round the corner, our quaint little town of Manchester, Vermont is bustling with safe ways to shop, dine, explore, and unwind! We’ve put together some of our favorite things to do in and around Manchester while taking in the...
Breaking New Ground

Breaking New Ground

Breaking New Ground Originally published in Manchester Life Magazine. STORY BY BENJAMIN LERNER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY BURR & BURTON ACADEMY With the Rowland Project underway, Manchester’s Burr & Burton Academy (BBA) is doing more than just redesigning and...
Holiday Festivities and Fun

Holiday Festivities and Fun

Holiday Festivities and Fun Daylight savings has arrived as autumn is slowly shifting in the Green Mountains from the beautifully vibrant fall colors to the snowfall that is just around the corner. Businesses such as Carpenter & Costin, rk Miles, and Vermont...
Fairs, Foliage and Fun

Fairs, Foliage and Fun

Fairs, Foliage and Fun The heat of summer is behind us and the sun is setting earlier each night. Don’t fret though, there is still plenty of sunshine for you to get outside and soak up the remaining warm weather fun. Get in your final games of corn-hole and...
Music of Manchester

Music of Manchester

Music of Manchester Birds chirping, brooks babbling, bears hooting… the many sounds that are produced by nature have inspired artists and musicians for centuries. To this day, these natural harmonies of Southern Vermont reverb throughout our community. Similarly, to...
Southern Vermont Weddings

Southern Vermont Weddings

Southern Vermont continues to be a year-round destination for couples looking to say their vows among the rolling Green Mountains. Here you will find lush landscapes scattered with towering oak, maple and pine, stone walls that were once used as property dividers now...
Going the Extra Mile

Going the Extra Mile

Going the Extra Mile Many Vermonters possess a spirit of adventure and a love for the great outdoors. As soon as the snow melts, skiers and boarders transform into hikers, runners, and bikers. Perhaps it’s the feeling of wind in our faces or nature at our side that...

Making Manchester Your Home

Making Manchester Your Home Now this may seem like a ploy, but I’m about to share with you the secret to a healthy lifestyle. I could delve into the top fitness regiments and diet limitations, or perhaps take a more philosophical route to discuss the impact of a few...
Where to Sip When the Sun Goes Down

Where to Sip When the Sun Goes Down

Where to Sip When the Sun Goes Down Manchester, Vermont Nightlife With backdrops of mountains and majestic sunsets, Manchester’s diverse bar and nightlife lineup boasts upscale dining, live music gathering spots, and a bank-turned-bar rooted in history, presenting a...
The Manchester Maple Experience

The Manchester Maple Experience

The Manchester Maple Experience To most, February means Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl parties. But late in the month, as winter begins to fade and the first signs of spring ease their way into the Green Mountains, Vermont’s expert sugarmakers retrieve their sugar...

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