Mountain views in Manchester Center
Vacationers flock to see the stunning vistas of Manchester Center, where rivers flow and mountain peaks rise in the forests of southern Vermont. The charming town is small, but offers all sorts of amenities, from family-friendly attractions and golf courses to a full range of shopping opportunities, both in local boutiques and large centers, with retail stores, outlets and eateries. With skiing and sledding in winter and canoeing and hiking in summer, outdoor adventures are in full supply here, too, as are Manchester Center vacation rentals, which come in the form of cozy cottages with fireplaces and large estates with spectacular views.
Activities and attractions in Manchester Center
Are you looking for top things to see and do while you're in town? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Manchester Center a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Stratton Mountain Resort (9.2 mi / 14.7 km)
- Mount Snow (16.5 mi / 26.5 km)
- Golf Club at Equinox (1.2 mi / 2 km)
- Bromley Mountain Ski Resort (6.7 mi / 10.8 km)
- Jamaica State Park (12.7 mi / 20.4 km)
- Magic Mountain Ski Resort (14.8 mi / 23.8 km)
Open-air activities in Manchester Center
Manchester Center brims with open-air activities, from scenic walking paths on the Batten Kill River and hiking trails on nearby Equinox Mountain to a full range of snow sports. The town is a gateway to a couple of ski resorts, which open their slopes in winter for snowshoe hiking, sleigh rides and Alpine and Nordic skiing, with lessons available for young and old. In summer, the resorts offer all sorts of family-friendly adventures, with waterslides, climbing walls, mini golf, zip lines and more. Chairlifts also run throughout the year, so you can take sightseeing rides to view the landscape in summer greens, winter whites and fall oranges and reds.
Year-round fun in Manchester Center
Manchester Center is ideal for year-round vacations, with the changing weather bringing new experiences as the snow falls and melts. Summer afternoons warm into the 70s and are perfect for hiking along forested trails and up mountains, or kayaking the many rivers and lakes under the beaming sun. In fall, the changing leaves bring foliage chasers for scenic drives alongside the Appalachian Trail that runs near here. Chilly winters call for cozy evenings by the fireplace of your Manchester Center vacation rental. Brace yourself for frosty fun as the snows descend on the mountains and local ski resorts open for sledding and sleigh rides.
Enjoy the great outdoors in Manchester Center
Surrounded by national forests, mountain peaks and the famous Appalachian Trail, Manchester Center brims with natural beauty and plentiful spots for outdoor adventures. The popular Lye Brook Falls Trail departs from here, a nearly 5-mile round-trip trek through the wilderness to one of the tallest waterfalls in the state. You'll also find family-friendly parks near your Manchester Center vacation rental, including Emerald Lake State Park north of town and Lake Shaftsbury State Park to the south. Both offer sandy swimming beaches, canoe and kayak access, play areas for kids and places to fish, hike or spread out for a picnic.
Traveling to and around Manchester Center
Fly into Albany Intl. Airport (ALB), the closest airport, located 48.4 mi (77.8 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional), which is 24.9 mi (40 km) away.
Calendar Month
Temperature
Precipitation
Cloudiness
Occupancy
Pricing