Manchester Village Vermont is a unique blend of history, culture, outdoor recreation, plus specialty and outlet shopping. Everything one looks for in a Vermont get away is right here. Seasonally the outdoors plays an enormous role with downhill and cross country skiing in winter to hiking, golfing, and fishing in spring and summer. Autumn here, and frankly throughout the entire state, is legendary with a spellbinding display of jeweled tones from the valley floors to the mountaintops. Each Manchester Village Bed and Breakfast or full service inn provides individualized service and amenities. Travellers can choose from large properties such as the historic Equinox Hotel or smaller, highly personalized Manchester Village Bed and Breakfasts such as the Inn at Manchester. History enthusiasts can tour Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home – a stately home steeped in history with heirloom gardens. The American Fly Fishing Museum presents the lore and history of an American sporting tradition while Manchester is also home to the renowned Orvis Company’s flagship fly fishing and lifestyle store. The Southern Vermont Art Center attracts visual and performing artists and art lovers from around the globe. The center which includes Yester House Gallery, Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, Arkell Pavillion for Perfoming Arts plus The Madeira Education center is integral to the strong arts community that calls Manchester and the mountains home. Largely surrounded by open and agricultural land with a strong farming tradition, the Manchester region hosts Farmers Markets and Agricultural events year round. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the finest selection of locally produced and organic produce, breads, cheeses, wines, specialty foods and of course – maple syrup – thought by some to be the Vermont state beverage! Dining options in the area are countless and suit every taste and budget. From a slice of pizza or a heart sandwich at one of many local hot spots to gourmet flavors more refined. Those staying at any Manchester Village Bed and Breakfast will be challenged when deciding where to enjoy meals – there are so many wonderful choices. When folks aren’t hiking, skiing, painting, browsing art fairs and farmers markets, listening to concerts or visiting with neighbors, you might find them shopping at the numerous shops and designer outlets that put Manchester on the map as Vermont’s place to browse and save. All the big names in fashion, sporting goods and accessories are right here amidst many locally based boutiques, galleries and stores. Manchester Village is a highly walkable town, perfect for evenings spent strolling or rocking on the front porch, while the stars appear over Mount Equinox.