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Whether you’re a seasoned shopper, an art lover, or just seeking a memorable summer escape, Manchester’s Annual Sidewalk Sales deliver an immersive experience filled with unbeatable deals, local charm, and scenic beauty. Explore over 30 local retailers, from designer outlets and unique boutiques to art and...

Whether you’re a seasoned shopper, an art lover, or just seeking a memorable summer escape, Manchester’s Annual Sidewalk Sales deliver an immersive experience filled with unbeatable deals, local charm, and scenic beauty. Explore over 30 local retailers, from designer outlets and unique boutiques to art and...

Whether you’re a seasoned shopper, an art lover, or just seeking a memorable summer escape, Manchester’s Annual Sidewalk Sales deliver an immersive experience filled with unbeatable deals, local charm, and scenic beauty. Explore over 30 local retailers, from designer outlets and unique boutiques to art and...

Whether you’re a seasoned shopper, an art lover, or just seeking a memorable summer escape, Manchester’s Annual Sidewalk Sales deliver an immersive experience filled with unbeatable deals, local charm, and scenic beauty. Explore over 30 local retailers, from designer outlets and unique boutiques to art and...

Immerse yourself in a glamorous Hollywood-themed Murder Mystery at the fittingly elegant Wilburton mansion in Manchester. "The Million Dollar Movie," an original musical by innkeeper and playwright Tajlei Levis, is inspired by local history from the era when The Wilburton was owned by RKO Studios. The...

Join the Manchester Community Library for a fundraiser and silent auction featuring a conversation with author Chris Bohjalian and WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Joe Donahue. This special event is a chance for community members to mingle with fellow book lovers and community members while celebrating and supporting...

Tubing the Battenkill River and hiking trails in Manchester Vermont are ideal ways to enjoy summer in the Green Mountains. It’s been 137 years since Manchester first promoted itself as a summer destination. In 1883, Franklin Orvis, owner of the Equinox House (now Equinox Resort), marketed...

“My husband and I moved here from Richmond, Virginia, to help run my family’s inn. Guests often ask us what we do around here for fun, and I think there are plenty of things—kayaking, hiking, going to the bookstore, or just going for a drive....

Manchester is many things to different people: a ski town, a shopping destination, or a summer getaway for golfing and fly-fishing. For me, Manchester is home. To celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary, Dave and I opted to get out of Burlington for a child-free weekend...

-A one-room schoolhouse on River Road in Manchester. It’s amazing to think there was a time when almost every American child learned in a one-room school. In fact, as late as 1913, half of the country's schoolchildren were enrolled in the country's 200,000 one-room schools. In Vermont,...