Manchester is about 30 minutes from Stratton and the best half-day off the mountain: outlet shopping and the Orvis flagship, Northshire Bookstore, Hildene (the Lincoln family’s estate), and the Southern Vermont Arts Center, with Manchester’s best restaurants for lunch or dinner.
A simple plan
- Breakfast: Little Rooster Cafe.
- Morning: Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home: house tour, gardens and trails.
- Lunch: CurATE at the Southern Vermont Arts Center, or Pearl’s Place & Pantry.
- Afternoon: Manchester Center outlets, Orvis, and Northshire Bookstore.
- Dinner before heading back: Copper Grouse at the Taconic, Silver Fork, or the Marsh Tavern at the Equinox.
Good to know
- The mountain roads between Winhall and Manchester can be slow in snow; allow extra time after dark.
- Bromley sits just east of Manchester on Route 11, so it pairs easily with a half-day of skiing or, in summer, the alpine slide.
FAQ
How far is Manchester, VT from Stratton?
About 20 miles, roughly 30 minutes by car.
