Manchester VT- An Excellent Day Trip From Albany NY

In the footprint of Mount Equinox, close to Southern Vermont's world-class skiing and recreation, lies the historic town of Manchester, Vermont. Home to some of the finest brand name outlet shopping in the country, Manchester is a unique blend of New England charm, style, arts and culture. The area is a true four-season destination offering exquisite fall foliage, challenging golf and legendary fly-fishing opportunities. Manchester features an abundance of inns, bed and breakfasts, antique shops and museums in addition to a wealth of dining opportunities. In short, Manchester has something for everyone. 

Here are a few examples of where to go and what to do while you’re in the Manchester area: 

• If it's big mountain skiing you're looking for, look no farther than Stratton Mountain Resort. Stratton offers incredible skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing, just minutes from Manchester. Stratton isn't just for winter anymore. The resort has become a year-round vacation destination featuring golf, tennis, biking, hiking and swimming during the warmer months.
• Gunterman Tennis Schools, with Stratton Mountain as the venue, offer the finest in tennis vacations for the entire family.
• Manchester Designer Outlets - Welcome to 5th Avenue in the mountains, with up to 70% off retail every day!
• The Equinox Resort & Spa - AAA Four Diamond Award for 14 consecutive years.
• Wilburton Inn - Fabulous location, ambiance and architecture.
• Dorset Theatre Festival - An award-winning professional theatre company presenting eight plays from June to September.

While Manchester features world-class dining with a view, explore Vermont.com to find lodging, dining, real estate and more information about Vermont. Follow these links to explore the rest of the state: 

Vermont City Pages:

Burlington

Stowe

Killington/Rutland

Manchester 

Vermont Regional Pages:

Northern Vermont:

Region 1: Islands & Lakes

Region 2: Stowe/Smugglers Notch

Region 3: Northeast Kingdom

Region 4: Lake Champlain Valley

Region 5: Central Vermont 

Mid Vermont:

Region 6: Mid Vermont

Region 7: Crossroads of Vermont

Region 8: Eastern Vermont Gateway

Region 9: Southern Windsor County

Southern Vermont:

Region 10: Green Mountains - It’s SoVermont

Region 11: Southern Vermont