Manchester, Mountain resort town in Bennington County, United States.
Description
Manchester is a town in Vermont's Green Mountains known for its outdoor recreation and natural surroundings. The area draws visitors seeking hiking, mountain activities, and a rural setting.
History
The town received its charter in 1761 from New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth. It was named after Robert Montagu, the third Duke of Manchester.
Culture
The Southern Vermont Arts Center displays rotating art exhibitions and offers year-round programs that draw visitors from across the region. The space has become a gathering point for local and regional artists.
Practical
The town is accessible via four highways, including US Route 7 and several Vermont Routes. This location provides good connections to larger cities throughout the region.
Did you know?
Snowboarder Jake Burton Carpenter developed modern snowboard designs in his workshop here. His innovations helped snowboarding gain acceptance at nearby Stratton Mountain Resort.
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Hildene
2.9 km
Green Mountain National Forest
87.3 km
Stratton Mountain
14.6 km
Equinox Mountain
4.1 km
Bill Wilson House
9.5 km
Eagleville Bridge
22 km
Rexleigh Bridge
23.6 kmMount Aeolus
8.7 km
The American Museum of Fly Fishing
296 m
Dorset Mountain
16.3 km
Arlington Green Covered Bridge
14.2 km
Manley-Lefevre House
7.4 km
Salem Historic District
21.1 km
Equinox House Historic District
615 m
Chiselville Covered Bridge
11.7 km
East Arlington Village Historic District
13.1 km
Gov. Jonas Galusha Homestead
22.7 km
Dorset Village Historic District
10.3 km
South Londonderry Village Historic District
20.9 km
Pawlet Town Hall
22 km
Londonderry Town House
20.8 km
Danby Village Historic District
21.1 km
Nathan Allen House
23.9 km
Amos Lawrence House
1.2 km
Kent Neighborhood Historic District
8.6 km
Hard Farm Homestead
4.1 km
Rupert Village Historic District
16.4 km
Stratton Mountain Lookout Tower
14.6 km
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