Food scene
Barrows House has a modern bar and a lovely (heated in winter) outdoor patio for dinner and drinks.
38 locals recommend
Barrows House Inn & Restaurant
3156 VT-30Barrows House has a modern bar and a lovely (heated in winter) outdoor patio for dinner and drinks.
Manchester's very own Italian deli with high quality sandwiches, prepared meals and Italian specialities.
33 locals recommend
Al Ducci's Italian Pantry
133 Elm StManchester's very own Italian deli with high quality sandwiches, prepared meals and Italian specialities.
Fun mid century designed classic diner. Try their skillet breakfasts and tasty pancakes. With real maple syrup, of course.
36 locals recommend
Bob's Diner
2279 Depot StreetFun mid century designed classic diner. Try their skillet breakfasts and tasty pancakes. With real maple syrup, of course.
Coffee shop with local vibe. Great for coffee in morning on their outdoor patio.
7 locals recommend
Charlie's Coffee House
39 Bonnet StCoffee shop with local vibe. Great for coffee in morning on their outdoor patio.
I tell Athena, the owner, that she is the other cook in my family. This is one of our favorites......pizzas, pastas, salads. Eat in or take out. You can't go wrong.
33 locals recommend
Christos' Pizza and Pasta
4931 Main StI tell Athena, the owner, that she is the other cook in my family. This is one of our favorites......pizzas, pastas, salads. Eat in or take out. You can't go wrong.
The menu is creative and gourmet for a burger joint. French fries are exceptional. One of our favorites.
15 locals recommend
Depot Street Burgers
468 Depot StThe menu is creative and gourmet for a burger joint. French fries are exceptional. One of our favorites.
We recommend this charming French cafe for its ambience, excellent array of coffees, and delicious breakfast and lunch fare.
20 locals recommend
Dorset Bakery
3239 VT-30We recommend this charming French cafe for its ambience, excellent array of coffees, and delicious breakfast and lunch fare.
Take a scenic ride up the mountain and reward yourself with a stop at Honeypie. It's hard to explain.....gourmet fast food using local ingredients.....elevated to a high level in a stylishly renovated gas station.
122 locals recommend
Honeypie
8811 VT-30Take a scenic ride up the mountain and reward yourself with a stop at Honeypie. It's hard to explain.....gourmet fast food using local ingredients.....elevated to a high level in a stylishly renovated gas station.
Thai food located in Manchester. Lovely dining area and creative martini selection.
60 locals recommend
Thai Basil Restaurant
4940 Main StThai food located in Manchester. Lovely dining area and creative martini selection.
A local favorite and a pretty drive down the Mettowee Valley to get there. Eat in the cozy tavern downstairs or the slightly more formal restaurant upstairs in this historic barn.
49 locals recommend
The Barn Restaurant and Tavern
5581 VT-30A local favorite and a pretty drive down the Mettowee Valley to get there. Eat in the cozy tavern downstairs or the slightly more formal restaurant upstairs in this historic barn.
The Dorset Inn
8 Church StA very special place to have dinner in this historic inn.
Fine dining at its best in a beautifully restored former library. Service, ambience and food are outstanding.
59 locals recommend
The Silver Fork
48 W RdFine dining at its best in a beautifully restored former library. Service, ambience and food are outstanding.
This breakfast diner is as local as it gets. Dine in a historic train station moved to this spot many years ago. A wide ranging breakfast and brunch menu.
12 locals recommend
The Station
50 School StThis breakfast diner is as local as it gets. Dine in a historic train station moved to this spot many years ago. A wide ranging breakfast and brunch menu.
Local sandwich shop with the most amazing homemade potato chips. Great for families.
27 locals recommend
Zoey's Deli
539 Depot StLocal sandwich shop with the most amazing homemade potato chips. Great for families.
Family style restaurant with good old-fashioned home cooking.
35 locals recommend
Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant station
1568 Depot StreetFamily style restaurant with good old-fashioned home cooking.
Copper Grouse
3835 Main StStylish bar and fine dining in Manchester.
Mulligan's Pub & Restaurant
3912 Main StreetFun local bar with home cooking food selection.
The Crooked Ram
4026 Main StFine selection of beers and wines and light fare.
Nature
Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30Great place to take a swim on a hot summer day.
Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake LnBeach is perfect for little kids. Boat rentals available.
29 locals recommend
Lake St. Catherine State Park
3034 VT-30Beach is perfect for little kids. Boat rentals available.
This is literally in our backyard as you can see the mountain from the airbnb. Great hiking trails of all skills and lengths. Kids love to visit the farm animals and see the chickens roaming free. Climb to the top of Mount Antone for an incredible view of the valley below.
66 locals recommend
Merck Forest & Farmland Center
3270 VT-315This is literally in our backyard as you can see the mountain from the airbnb. Great hiking trails of all skills and lengths. Kids love to visit the farm animals and see the chickens roaming free. Climb to the top of Mount Antone for an incredible view of the valley below.
This is a hidden gem. Lovely hiking trails, a zen garden, waterfalls.
12 locals recommend
Taconic Ramble State Park
321 St John RdThis is a hidden gem. Lovely hiking trails, a zen garden, waterfalls.
Arts and Culture
American Museum of Fly Fishing
4070 Main StDorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney RdTake the lovely winding drive up a steep hill, passing the outdoor art installation as you go. While away the afternoon visiting the museum or take a nature walk through the woods.
51 locals recommend
Southern Vermont Arts Center
860 Southern Vermont Arts Center DrTake the lovely winding drive up a steep hill, passing the outdoor art installation as you go. While away the afternoon visiting the museum or take a nature walk through the woods.
Renowned local theater with first rate plays throughout the summer.
80 locals recommend
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
703 Main StRenowned local theater with first rate plays throughout the summer.
Historic home of Robert Todd Lincoln with beautiful grounds.
158 locals recommend
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene RdHistoric home of Robert Todd Lincoln with beautiful grounds.
Skiing
A ski resort known for its sunny slope and family friendly atmosphere.
166 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain
A ski resort known for its sunny slope and family friendly atmosphere.
Stratton Mountain
Downhill skiing resort.
Viking Nordic Center
615 Little Pond RdCross country and snow shoeing.
Wild Wings Ski Touring Center
246 Styles LnCross country ski trails.
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge RdDown hill skiing.
Magic Mountain Ski Area
495 Magic Mountain AccDownhill skiing.
Festivals
Vermont Summer Festival
2971 US-7Summer horse show.
Shopping
Dorset Historical Society
Kent Hill RoadHistoric country store on the Dorset Green.
H N Williams Store
2732 VT-30Historic country store in Dorset.
Manchester Discount Beverage
380 Depot StA wide selection of wines, beers and spirits.
Price Chopper
263 Depot StSmall grocery store.
Shaw's
213 Main StLarger grocery store in Manchester.
Are you a chocolate lover? This place is for you. Try their famous buttercrunch - milk or dark, and their Lemon Lulu cake.
16 locals recommend
Mother Myrick's Confectionery
4367 Main StAre you a chocolate lover? This place is for you. Try their famous buttercrunch - milk or dark, and their Lemon Lulu cake.
This is more than an independent bookstore, it's the favorite local hangout. Roam the two floors and have a cup of coffee in the cafe.
126 locals recommend
Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main StThis is more than an independent bookstore, it's the favorite local hangout. Roam the two floors and have a cup of coffee in the cafe.
Sightseeing
Take a scenic car ride up the winding mountain for a view of the valley below.
24 locals recommend
Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
42 Skyline DrTake a scenic car ride up the winding mountain for a view of the valley below.