Manchester

Manchester is a town in the U.S. state of Vermont. Hildene, Abraham Lincoln's son Robert's estate, features a Georgian Revival residence, gardens, and a farm. Rods, flies, and angling-related art are on display at the American Museum of Fly Fishing. The Southern Vermont Arts Center is nearby and features a variety of exhibits, a sculpture garden, and a performance venue, as well as expansive grounds with woodland pathways. A route climbs Mount Equinox west of town.

Manchester, Vermont's most popular holiday resort, offers an attractive blend of natural beauty, charming boutique stores, and a rich history. It's a popular tourist destination all year, but it's especially beautiful in the fall, when the fall foliage puts on a colorful show. In the spring and summer, you may golf, fish, and shop farmer's markets, while in the winter, you can skate on the Riley Rink at Hunter Park, snowshoe explore the historic Lincoln family estate Hildene, or enjoy a comfortable horse-drawn sleigh ride on one of the nearby farms. This activities can become a part of Best Day Trips from Vermont.

Manchester has also become a popular tourist destination, particularly for visitors from New York and Connecticut, with factory outlet stores for national chain retailers such as Brooks Brothers, Kate Spade, and Ralph Lauren, as well as many locally owned businesses such as the Northshire Bookstore, an independent bookstore.

Location: Bennington County, Vermont, United States

Best time to visit: between June and August

Price: $2,169 for a solo traveler, $3,896 for a couple, and $7,303 for a family of 4 for 7-day trip

Website: manchester-vt.gov