10 Things to do in Manchester That You Shouldn't Miss

Northshire Bookstore is a family-owned, independent bookstore. We are one of the largest bookstores in New England. Northshire Bookstore was voted Best Bookstore in the country by Publishers Weekly magazine and Best of New England by Yankee magazine. Come see why so many people rave about this full-service, old world but up-to-date store. Many gifts as well as books and a whole floor devoted to Children!

Located in Manchester Vermont, the Land Rover Experience Center is open year round. This experience features off-road driving instruction in all weather conditions. Participants will drive numerous challenges on the 80-acre purpose-built course, with an extensive trail system for exploration.You will learn off-road driving techniques on ascents, descents, side tilts and rocky terrain. The degree of difficulty is matched to the driver's skill, and more advanced drivers are invited to explore our expansive trails through the beautiful Green Mountains.

Due to Covid restrictions our tours will temporarily not be operating. This tour is an Editors' pick for Yankee Travel Magazine and top-rated Trip Advisor activity . If you have only a couple of days in the area, this tour is a must. The 4-seasons "Southern Vermont Sampler Tour" will help you discover the region's best-kept secrets while exploring the Vermont backroads. During each season, there are many fascinating stops along the way. Our local guide will entertain you with fun facts, history & local lore. Discover why Vermont is called, "The State of Mind!" $35pp. Advance reservations are necessary(limited to 11 passengers). Email or call additional information or other things to do while you're in the area!

Manchester Hot Glass is a glass blowing studio & gallery in Manchester, Vermont. Check out our popular Glassblowing 101 class and learn the craft yourself!Having read a few not so hot reviews I would like to add that Glass making is not a slow process. We work with HOT Glass and to do so you need to keep moving. I dont rush people, I work at a pace that is nessassary to make quality glass.

The only temperature controlled shop in VT 60 degrees year round, if you buy at a place that isn't don't spend more the $10! Very high turnover & all high end wines are stored impeccably. A great little wine & Antique shop full of treasures and very knowledgeable characters! It shares the same space with the Antiques shop so the owners jokingly refer to it as "Junk and Juice". An ideal business made in heaven! Mostly bottles from smaller wine makers that you won't find at supermarkets or liquor stores plus stuff you usually only get to read about. Regular free tastings that come with free finger foods, generous pours, and great deals. I hate buying wine anywhere else. Helpful tip: if you go to one of the wine tastings, go on the earlier side, as they get busy, If you do go there later, the upside is that you can then go and hit one of Manchester's variety of restaurants" A busy, single owner shop, Called "Vermont's Must See" on NPR. American European & international furniture, paintings, folk art, lighting, rugs, mirrors, sideboards, tables, bronzes, posters, clocks, ceramics, glass, silver, jewelry & and interesting items we find on our travels. We are true estate liquidators so by necessity have a high turnover. Regular stop for dealers, designers & those searching for authentic antiques! We very aggressive pricing this is not a museum! We want to sell! The proof being 26 years here. The third generation of a family tradition & unquestionably the busiest shops in VT

Green Mountain Falconry School allows visitors an insight into raptor conservation, the falconers' world, and the birds that occupy it. Master falconer Rob Waite has been practicing falcony for 30 years. GMFS offers introductory handling lessons and Hawk walk programs. Experience the exhilaration of handling and flying a trained Harris Hawk in the beautiful setting of Vermont's Green Mountains!

The Crooked Ram is a restaurant, craft beer & natural wine bar and retail bottle shop. We serve lunch and dinner, along with cheese and charcuterie boards. Our menus change regularly with a focus on local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients. Our draft and wine selections rotate often, and feature a curated selection from our favorite independent brewers and wine makers from Vermont and beyond.

We are a small dairy farm and cheese making facility. We sell farmhouse cheese and local humanely raised meats and raw milk. We give tours of the farm and our progress and answer questions about farm to table. Our goal/mission is to educate our community and guests about a small farm life.