North Shire Motel


A quality Manchester, Vermont motel set in the foothills of Mt. Equinox offering the best mountain views and a unique Manchester, Vermont lodging experience.

Manchester, Vermont

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Manchester, Vermont Attractions
 

There's no shortage of things to do during your vacation in Manchester, Vermont.    

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Below is a list of some of our favorite local attractions.

Hildene
The Manchester, Vermont summer estate of Robert Todd Lincoln, the only surviving child of President Abraham Lincoln.   This beautiful mansion is open for tours and is on our list of "must see" sites in Manchester.   Don't miss the fantastic view of the valley from the beautiful gardens.   Walking trails are available.   Many special programs and events throughout the year.   Guests of the North Shire Motel can receive discounted tickets (limited quantities) - just ask at our registration desk.

Southern Vermont Arts Center
Vermont's oldest year-round cultural resource located on West Road in Manchester, Vermont.   We have discount tickets available for admission to the Art Gallery and exhibits in the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum.  

Equinox Skyline Drive
Entrance is located just 1/2 mile south of the North Shire Motel.   At 3,848 feet above sea level the summit offers fantastic views of Vermont, New York, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.   You'll be able to see the Green, White, Adirondack, Berkshire and Taconic mountain ranges.   At the summit, take the short hike to Lookout Rock for a picturesque view of the town of Manchester, Vermont.

American Museum of Fly Fishing
Beautiful new location in Manchester Village, Vermont - next to the Orvis flagship store.  The American Museum of Fly Fishing has many interesting displays documenting the history of fly fishing.    Anyone with an interest in history will find this a worthwhile stop.

Canoeing on the Battenkill
Just a half mile from the North Shire Motel, park your car and rent a canoe for a day on the Battenkill.   Canoe down the Battenkill through beautiful Manchester, Sunderland and Arlington, Vermont.    They'll pick you up at the end of your trip and transport you back to your car.    Reservations are suggested during peak seasons.

Backroad Discovery Tours
Tour some of the lesser known back roads of Southern Vermont.   You'll learn some of the history and enjoy spectacular scenery.   Be sure to make reservations in advance for this really fun activity!

Dorset Theater Festival

Weston Playhouse

Riley Rink at Hunter Park

Merck Forest and Farmland Center

Bennington Museum

Bromley Thrill Zone

Village Picture Shows

Manchester Music Festival

Horses for Hire

Vermont Fishing Trips

Bromley Mountain

Magic Mountain

Equinox Snow Tours

Green Mountain Railroad

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show

 

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