StoriesHistory reveals that for more than a century Manchester, Vermont has been the go-to place as a retreat to escape the bustle of city living. According to the Manchester Historical Society, Manchester, truly “a pleasant land among the mountains,” has been home to generations of Vermonters since 1761 and a destination for travelers since the mid-1800s. Nestled in the Green Mountains, Manchester is easily accessible from New York, Boston, and Canada. Our goal at Manchester Life Magazine is to present visitors with a glimpse into the history, beauty,and culture of our community.
We hope to entertain and inspire you during your time in our community as a welcome visitor, second homeowner, or full-time resident. Enjoy your stay and the magic that is Manchester life!
History reveals that for more than a century Manchester, Vermont has been the go-to place as a retreat to escape the bustle of city living. According to the Manchester Historical Society, Manchester, truly “a pleasant land among the mountains,” has been home to generations of Vermonters since 1761 and a destination for travelers since the mid-1800s. Nestled in the Green Mountains, Manchester is easily accessible from New York, Boston, and Canada. Our goal at Manchester Life Magazine is to present visitors with a glimpse into the history, beauty,and culture of our community.
We hope to entertain and inspire you during your time in our community as a welcome visitor, second homeowner, or full-time resident. Enjoy your stay and the magic that is Manchester life!
Photo Essay
Manchester Living
Take a look at some of the everyday beauty that makes living in Manchester, Vermont so wonderful…
Events
Media in Manchester
The Vermont Production Council is dedicated to promoting Vermont as a filming destination. The organization, based in Manchester and closely affiliated with ITVFest, connects producers of film and television with the resources necessary to make their projects successful. One of The VPC’s first major projects brought ABC’s The Bachelor franchise to Vermont for two weeks of filming…
Community
A Riverwalk on the Battenkill
There is something quite peculiar about the Battenkill in Manchester Center: big, fat trout swim in it, pretty songbirds, ducks, and geese drink from it, beautiful wildflowers grow along it, and people—people like us who generally love nature— just don’t see it. But what if there was a safe, open trail along the riverbanks? A pleasant path, just far enough away from traffic and shopping centers and noise—would you walk it? Did you answer yes? That’s what the folks at Manchester’s Riverwalk Committee, a nonprofit group, are counting on, and they are working hard to give all of us that opportunity…
What's New
What’s New in Town
Who’s new and who’s moved? Learn all about Manchester’s newest additions and the new locations of some of your favorite spots…
The Arts
Southern Vermont Arts Center
They have plenty of fine art, they have an abundance of the arts, and, I’ll say it: everything about SVAC oozes talent…
The Arts
Starlight in Vermont
Rumor has it that there are still some notyet-announced surprises in store, but looking through the telescope, here is an illustrated preview of the 2018 summer season…
Explore
On Foot Through Factory Point
Begin this easy walk at Adams Park at the intersection of Main Street and Center Hill Road. This three-tenths of a mile route slopes gently downhill, and the terrain is city sidewalks. End at the Factory Point Town Green on Depot Street, overlooking the spillway on the Battenkill…
Explore
Summit the Easy Way
There is only one Skyline Drive in Vermont and it begins at VT Route 7A just 5 minutes south of Manchester Village. Round-trip, the journey to the top of Equinox Mountain and back is 10.5 miles. Easy peasy, you say? Well, yes… and no…
Letter From The Publisher
From the Publisher
We are excited to release our second annual issue of Manchester Life Magazine and continue our mission to showcase all that is spectacular and celebratory in Manchester and the Mountains…
Explore
Visit Arlington
Despite its diminutive size, Arlington offers a treasure trove of culture for travelers. With a history as rich as the culinary traditions of the region, the community is the ideal destination for a daytime excursion full of hometown hospitality…