What to do and see in Manchester, Vermont (VT): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

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.

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.

Heart of the Village Yoga Studio is located on the 3rd floor of the Little Equinox Building, 3556 Main Street in picturesque Manchester Village, Vermont, across the street from the Equinox Hotel. Nestled in the valley of the Green Mountains, our newly renovated 800 SF studio space is bright and airy, with bamboo flooring, high ceilings, and warm colors. Mountain views can be seen out the windows throughout the ever changing Vermont seasons.

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.

Holistic facials and organic skincare. Amanda Birch blends her own solutions, using organic infused oils and floral waters.Her unique healing technique combined with pressure points and lymphatic drainage ,smooth fine lines, brighten the complexion and make for a total mind-body experience that de-stresses and rejuvenates. Please book in advance, as Amanda is available by appointment only.

A family friendly museum arcade in the heart of beautiful Manchester, VT featuring more than 60 top-rated American-made pinball games from 1947 to today set to FREE PLAY (pay admission at the door)— plus a snack bar dishing out classic boardwalk fare with a Vermont twist, craft beer and locally sourced nonalcoholic beverages. The arcade is a perfect small event space and is available for children’s birthday parties and private events such as corporate retreats, milestone birthdays, holiday celebrations and wedding weekends.

Founded more than 50 years ago by a group of local artists, the cultural center includes a beautiful Georgian mansion that showcases changing exhibits, the Arkell Pavillion, a performing arts center and the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, which houses the center's permanent collection of more than 700 paintings. Join us on our beautiful 100-acre campus at the foot of the Taconic Mountains. Reimagine the arts and connect with SVAC today!

The American Museum of Fly Fishing is the steward of fly fishing history, traditions, and practices and promotes the conservation of its waters.