Manchester - Vermont - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Nestled at the base of Mount Equinox, the town of Manchester, Vermont is a premier tourist destination. This village has an air of old world charm and a myriad of shops that provide a real paradise to the avid shopper. There are two main shopping areas - Battenkill and Highridge Factory Stores where you can shop for designer clothing and Manchester Designer Outlets featuring sales of up to 70% off designer labels. In addition there is a plethora of small stores and boutiques featuring everything from art to souvenirs and everything in between.

Finding accommodations in Manchester won't present you with a problem either. The list of bed and breakfast establishments and hotels and motels is quite extensive. Stay at the Hill Farm Inn, where you can take advantage of the numerous walking trails while drinking in the spectacular scenery. The Wiley Inn has an outdoor hot tub available all year round, but if hotels are more to your taste, you can choose from luxurious to those that are easier on the pocketbook. Stay at the Equinox Resort, home to the famous Glen Eagle Golf Course or the Manchester View, with its panoramic vistas of the area.

Dine on genuine New England cuisine at Ye Olde Tavern or taste the Italian food at Garlic John's. Dine in an elegant greenhouse with the fine dining at the Perfect Wife Restaurant or on barbecue ribs at Laney's Restaurant. There are many delis and coffee shops, as well as take outs where you can have something light for lunch in anticipation of dinner.

Visit Hildene, a stately mansion built by Robert Todd, overlooking the Battenkill Valley. The American Fly Fishing Museum is the only one of its kind in the country, with an extensive array of fly fishing paraphernalia as well as the fishing tackle of many famous fishermen. Art and nature lovers will spend their time at the Southern Vermont Arts Center, where there is not only art, but many miles of scenic walking trails and beautifully sculptured gardens.

Take a BackTown tour of all the small towns and villages in the area to see what makes this culture so unique. If you love tasting different foods, a day trip to taste the fares of world-renowned chefs would be the perfect item on your vacation itinerary.

Golfers will love to practice their shots at Practice Tee and the Olympic size skating rink at Riley Rink at Hunter Park will make you want to rent a pair of skates and get on the ice. The snow transforms this area into a magical winter wonderland, with all types of snow sports for the avid outdoors person. Sledding, toboganning, snowshoeing and skiing are just a few of the many activities.