Hildene (circa 1905) 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT 05254, 802-362-1788, 800-578-1788, Robert Todd Lincoln, the eldest son of President Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln, built this 24-room stately Georgian Revival mansion on a promontory overlooking the Battenkill Valley. The Lincoln's 1,000-pipe organ, installed in the entrance hall at Hildene in 1908, is believed to be the oldest residential pipe organ with a player attachment still in its original location and still in working order in the United States. more... 

American Museum of Fly Fishing 4070 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05254, 802-362-3300, One-of-a-kind museum featuring the largest collection of fly fishing paraphernalia in the world. You'll also see the tackle of many famous Americans. 

Northshire Museum & History Center Historic Route 7A, Manchester, VT 05254, 802-362-5777, Provides a home for the Manchester Historical Society and partners with local historical organizations to develop projects related to the history of the area.

Southern Vermont Arts Center 930 Southern Vermont Arts Center Drive, Manchester, VT 05254, 802-362-1405, The Arts Center's ten galleries feature classic and contemporary art on view and for sale. The Center's 407-acres are situated on the slope of Mount Equinox and offer hiking trails, a botany trail, sculpture gardens and an indoor/outdoor cafe. In addition, art classes and performances of music and dance are offered in our newly renovated facilities. The Elizabeth de C. Wilson is a stunning Hugh Newell Jacobsen-designed fine arts facility to display the Arts Center's 800-piece Permanent Collection and special traveling exhibitions from the nation's finest museums.  more...

Wilburton Museum of the Creative Process River Road, Manchester, VT 05254, Exhibits on the Grounds of the Wilburton Inn, 802-362-2500, 800-648-4944, The Gorski Retrospective, the Sculptural Trail of the History of Wisdom, and the Sanctuary of the Wizard of Wisdom are all exhibits on display. The study of creativity is the point of departure for three fun educational activities. more...

Backroad Discovery Tours 802-362-4997, Backroad Discovery Tours is a small, local, guided tour service designed for people who wish to see what makes the area so unique. They take clients to places that visitors rarely see and can hardly imagine. Discover the history, beauty, and "local lore" while exploring the scenic country backroads.  more...

Vermont Culinary Capers 98 Franklin Avenue, Manchester, VT 05254, 802-362-3931, Day trips designed to savor southern Vermonts finest specialty food. Visit behind-the-scenes with chefs, farmstead cheese makers, brew masters, pasta and bread bakers.  more...