About this city
Also known as: Vermont's Premium Getaway
Manchester is an upscale, historic shire town beautifully positioned in the Battenkill River valley between the Green Mountains and the Taconic Range. Settled in 1761, it quickly gained fame in the 19th century as one of America's earliest and most exclusive summer colony destinations, attracting prominent figures including the family of Abraham Lincoln. The town exhibits a sophisticated duality, split into the colonial, marble-sidewalked charm of historic Manchester Village and the vibrant commercial hub of Manchester Center. It stands as a refined nexus of fly-fishing heritage, architectural grandeur, historic estates, and premier designer shopping.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Tour Hildene, the magnificent Lincoln Family Summer Estate, browse the historic multi-room Northshire Bookstore, and learn fly-fishing at the Orvis Flagship Store and Fly Fishing Museum.
