6 days in Manchester Itinerary

Manchester is a town in, and one of two shire towns (county seats) of, Bennington County, Vermont, United States. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Old First Church and Mohawk Trail. Change things up with these side-trips from Manchester: Bennington (New Catholic Cemetery, Silk Road Covered Bridge, &more) and Gould's Sugar House (in Shelburne Falls). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, tour the pleasant surroundings at Equinox Preservation Trust, see the interesting displays at The American Museum of Fly Fishing, and take in the exciting artwork at Southern Vermont Arts Center.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Manchester visit planning site.

In October in Manchester, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 41°F at night.