Manchester

"A mecca for those seeking the quintessential Vermont experience," Manchester is a premier resort destination nestled in the Green Mountains in the southwestern corner of Vermont, and just 19 miles from the Battenkill Hunting and Wingshooting Preserve. Below is a select list of some of the activities and attractions our guests may find enjoyable there.

	Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce 5046 Main Street, Suite 1 Manchester Center, VT 05255-3451 (800) 362-4144	If you and your family have never visited our little corner of Vermont, you're in for a real treat. The Manchester and the Mountains region boasts more four-star, four-season activities for more types of families and friends from the outdoor mountain-adventure types to the B&B-fancying, outlet-shopping, antique-hunting, theater-going and golf-playing types than most places twice its size.
	American Museum of Fly Fishing PO Box 42 Manchester, VT 05254 (802) 362-3300	The Museum is a one-of-a-kind institution housing the largest collection of fly-fishing paraphernalia in the world, including the tackle of many famous Americans. The Museum is presently closed for renovations, and will re-open June 2003 next to the new Orvis Flagship Store on Route 7A in Manchester.
	Hildene 1005 Hildene Rd. Manchester, VT 05254 (802) 362-1788	In 1902, Robert Todd Lincoln, the eldest son of President Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln, hired a Boston architectural firm to build a stately home on a promontory overlooking the Battenkill Valley in Manchester, Vermont. He named his new home Hildene, meaning "hill" and "valley." This would be Mr. Lincoln's summer home for the next 21 years. Today, Hildene welcomes thousands of visitors from around the world who arrive to enjoy this meticulously restored home with its elegant formal gardens and the beautiful grounds of the estate.
	Windham Golf Club Popple Dungeon Road Chester, VT 05143 (802) 875-2517	18-hole, par-72 public golf course. Mountain views & beautiful flower gardens. Pro shop, restaurant, and fully licensed bar. Discounted golf packages available. Groups and outings welcome. Just off Rte. 11 between Londonderry and Chester.
	Manchester Music Festival PO Box 33 Manchester Center, VT 05254 (802) 362-1956	The Manchester Music Festival is today at the center of cultural life in Manchester and, indeed, in southern Vermont. The Festival presents its programs year round at the Southern Vermont Art Center's Arkell Pavilion, Burr and Burton's Smith Center for the Arts, and the First Congregational Church in Manchester.
	Black Swan Restaurant PO Box 587 Manchester, VT 05254 (802) 362-3807	Dine in an historic 1834 brick colonial house. Eclectic menu featuring fresh fish, game, pasta, homemade desserts and daily specialties. Chef-owned, formally of NY's Le Cirque. Cocktail lounge, fireplaces, fresh flowers and private dining room for 15-35. Full wine list. Catering Services. All major credit cards.