Manchester Center, VT

Travel Guide

Aerial view of red autumn trees at Lye Brook Falls, Manchester Center, Vermont, United States.
Aerial view of red autumn trees at Lye Brook Falls, Manchester Center, Vermont, United States.
Aerial view of Lye Brook Falls, Manchester Center, Vermont, United States.
One of the several small streams that flows through the Equinox Preserve.

There are 13 trails that all vary in difficulty, no matter what your abilities you are guaranteed a beautiful walk.
The Equinox Preserve covers 914 acres of 
forest lands on the eastern slopes of Mount Equinox in Manchester, Vermont.

The land is owned by the nearby Equinox Resort, open to guests with trails of varying difficulty.

Where to stay in Manchester Center

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Mountain View Estates

While Mountain View Estates might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Battenkill River and Manchester Designer Outlets.

Mountain View Estates
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Richville

When in Richville, you can plan a visit to Museum of Creative Process and Golf Club at Equinox, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Richville
The Manchester View

The Manchester View

2.5 out of 5
77 High Meadow Way & VT-7A Manchester Center VT
Stay at this hotel in Manchester Center. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (804 reviews)
Clean and well spaced

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

The Manchester View
The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5383 Main St Manchester Center VT
The price is ₩124,375 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
₩124,375
₩160,942 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Manchester Center. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (881 reviews)
Staff is great. Sink in room did not drain. Internet is terrible

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hampton Inn and Suites Manchester

Hampton Inn and Suites Manchester

2.5 out of 5
4519 Main St Manchester Center VT
The price is ₩212,280 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩212,280
₩233,509 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester Center. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Great place. Kids love the indoor pool.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Hampton Inn and Suites Manchester
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Long Trail House at Stratton Mountain Resort

Long Trail House at Stratton Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
761 Stratton Access Rd Stratton VT
Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Stratton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 restaurants. Popular attractions Stratton Mountain Resort and Villager ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
Nice lodge. Room needs updating

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Long Trail House at Stratton Mountain Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Manchester Center

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Andy

I highly recommend Pizza House. Perfect pizza to my taste.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Absolutely love Northshire Bookstore! Just visiting there is worth the trip!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Be sure to check out Northshire Bookstore, the best!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Always look forward to visiting Manchester.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We love visiting Orvis, while we did visit a couple of the “designer outlets”, I am generally not a fan of them, I feel like they bring an unnecessary air of pretentiousness to an otherwise amazing place. We loved visiting the small local businesses.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

You must make dinner reservations if you plan on eating out

Cities near Manchester Center