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Travel & Stay
Lodging Recommendations
Hotel
The Equinox Resort & Spa
3567 Main St
Manchester, VT 05254
We have a room block at this hotel for those booking Friday-Sunday. To take advantage of the room block rate, please call 877-854-7625 and reference the Mervine-Moschella room block or BOOK HERE.
The room block for this hotel is now full.
This hotel is a 1-minute drive (10-minute walk) to our venue. This is the most affordable of the hotels within walking distance.
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester
4519 Main St
Manchester, VT 05255
We have a room block at this hotel for those booking Friday-Sunday. To take advantage of the room block rate: BOOK HERE.
The room block for this hotel closes on February 3rd.
This hotel is a 2-minute drive (11-minute walk) to our venue. This hotel has nice amenities including an indoor pool.
Hotel
The Kimpton Taconic Hotel
3835 Main Street
Manchester, VT 05254
This hotel is a 1-minute drive (3-minute walk) to our venue. This hotel is a luxury option for those that would like to be right next door.
These are just a few recommended spots close to our venue, there are many other places to stay in Manchester!
Things to do
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Visit a Museum
Hildene
The historic Lincoln family estate, built by Presidential son Robert Lincoln, and his wife Mary is a beautiful place to visit any time of year. It offers historical exhibits, a farm, and beautiful trails for hiking or snowshoeing.The American Museum of Fly Fishing
Established in 1968, the museum houses over 40,000 fly fishing artifacts and documents the history of the sport. -
Hike, Snowshoe, or XC Ski
Some places to do it:
Wild Wings Ski Touring Center (rentals available)
The Equinox Preserve
HildeneWhere to rent equipment:
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Alpine Ski
If you know anything about Vincent & Zoe, you know that this is probably what you can find them doing this weekend. There are three resorts within a 30-minute drive of Manchester:
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Take a Sleigh Ride
Taylor Farm
Reservations may be required. The experience includes some hot cider and you are free to bring your own food and drink to enjoy! -
Go Snowmobiling
Pretty much any information you will need on this is probably available on this site. Rentals and tours are available at various locations including Stratton Mountain Resort, more info here.
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Off-Road in a Land Rover
You and a few friends can tackle some terrain with a driving instructor in a Land Rover. More info here.
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Ice Skating
In town, the Northshire Civic Center Riley Rink is the place to go and offers skate rentals. They also offer other indoor activities such as a golf simulator and batting cages.
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Enjoy some Vermont Maple Syrup
Merck Forest & Farmland Center is a non-profit educational center with a variety of experiences to enjoy as it is a working farm year-round. March is sugaring season and the farm welcomes visitors to experience the process. More info here.
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Enjoy the town!
You don’t have to be outside to enjoy winter in Manchester. It is a great place to shop, with dozens of outlets and boutiques. There is a movie theater, yoga studio, spa, and several art galleries. Manchester is also home to one of New England's largest and most famous independent bookstores! Any experience we haven’t covered is probably listed here.