Introduction
The rolling Green Mountains are rarely out of view when you're traveling through this trio of hamlets. In midsummer, the lush green landscape gives Ireland a good run for its money -- verdant hues can be seen in the forests blanketing the hills, the valley meadows, and even the mosses along the tumbling streams. It soon becomes obvious how these mountains earned their name.
And this string of closely spaced villages is Vermont at its, well, Vermont-est, making them an ideal collective destination for a romantic getaway, aggressive antiquing, or even some serious outlet shopping. Each of the three towns is worth visiting, and each has its own unique charm and vibe.
Arlington has a town center that borders on microscopic. With its auto-body shops, hub-of-town gas station, and redemption center (all remnants of a time when the main highway artery passed right through town), it gleams a bit less than its compatriots just to the north.
Manchester (also known as Manchester Village)...
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Southern Vermont Art Center
This fine-art center is well worth the short detour from town. Located partly in a striking Georgian Revival home surrounded by more than 400 pastoral...
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American Museum of Fly Fishing
If you loved A River Runs Through It and you're crazy about fly-fishing, you've come to the right place: This is home to the world's largest collection...
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Hildene
When you first drive up the gravel road to this estate, you may not realize that you're face to face with both U.S. history and natural history....
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