Activities & Recreation

Everything you want to see or do in Vermont is right here in Manchester and the surrounding communities. Manchester is the perfect destination for your visit to Vermont, with a variety of activities for all seasons!

Vermont Summer Festival

Manchester Designer Outlets, a long-standing signature sponsor of the Vermont Summer Festival, invites you to enjoy six glorious weeks of top equestrian competition right here in neighboring East Dorset! As you enjoy the world-class hunter, jumper, and equitation competition this summer season, “jump” on over to Manchester Designer Outlets to enjoy world-class shopping at great savings from our iconic roster of brand name retailers!

Bromley Adventure Park

Bromley is home to 3 marvelous adventures which create the premier destination for families in Vermont for summer activities. Your family will find an all-day adventure for everyone!

Dorset Quarry

On hot summer days the sight of dozens of families jumping, swimming, and basking in the sun around this massive 60-foot-deep swimming hole makes it one of the most wholesome and picturesque recreational spots in the region.

Bike Manchester

From easy rides down gravel roads, to spine-tingling excitement on mountain descents!

The Golf Club at Equinox

The Golf Club at Equinox combines a dramatic blend of past and present in one of the most picturesque mountain settings in the country.

Southern Vermont Arts Center

The Southern Vermont Arts Center is a not-for-profit organization primarily dedicated to providing arts, in all aspects, and arts education to the community.

Riley Rink

Spend an afternoon with the family ice skating on Manchester's own Olympic-sized skating rink!

Wanderlust

Bringing together the world's leading yoga teachers, top musical acts, and thrilling performances for a weekend of ecstatic celebration.

Dorset Theater Festival

Enjoy bold, innovative and authentic theater that engages a diverse, multi-generational community at the Dorset Theater Festival.

The Northshire Bookstore

Grab a cappuccino at the Spiral Press Cafe and spend the afternoon getting lost in the bookshelves of the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester!

Stratton Gondola Rides

Enjoy the ride to the top of southern Vermont's highest peak!

Land Rover Experience Driving School

Whether this is your first time off-road or you have advanced experience, lesson courses provide elements and terrain that will increase your knowledge and ability off-road.

Manchester, Vermont Visitors Center

Discover all things Manchester!

American Museum Of Fly Fishing

A one-of-a-kind institution housing the largest collection of fly-fishing artifacts in the world, including the tackle of many famous Americans.

Backroad Discovery Tours

Get off the beaten path & discover the Shires of Vermont in an 8-passenger tour vehicle with Backroad Discovery Tours.

Bromley Mountain Ski Resort

Bromley Mountain has 43 classic New England trails and glades with a variety of terrain that is seldom seen elsewhere, perfect for skiers & riders of all ability levels.

Hildene

This historic home of Robert Todd Lincoln is set on 412 preserved acres of gardens, trails, woods and farm, as is open for visitors year-round for a variety of events and activities.

Horses for Hire

Horses for Hire offers mountain trail and sleigh rides, and is in close proximity to Manchester and the surrounding mountains, Stratton, Bromley & Magic Mountain Ski areas.

Manchester Hot Glass Studio & Gallery

Manchester Hot Glass is a glass blowing studio & gallery open daily to the public. Visitors are welcome to watch as our artists create remarkable colored works in glass.

Elf Express

All aboard the most whimsical holiday event of the season, the Elf Express!

Stratton Mountain Ski Area

Ski and snowboard at New England's premier resort.

Orvis Fly Fishing School

Spend a day at the Orvis fly-fishing school and learn how to fly fish.

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