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Mark Skinner Library
Books, tapes, audio, DVDs. Great room for children full of toys, books and games. Lots of events. Weekly activities for children in summer - call to get their current schedule.
Driving time: 30 minutes.
48 West Road, Manchester Village, VT 05254
802-362-2607
http://www.markskinnerlibrary.org |
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Dana Thompson Memorial Park and Recreation Center
Large soccer/football field, running track, open air swimming pool (membership), tennis courts, volleyball courts, skate board park, picnic areas. Several sophisticated playgrounds for different ages. Town stages fireworks here and holds various sporting/community events. Very relaxing and simple place where one can retire with kids after a day of outlet shopping in town.
Driving time: 35 minutes.
Manchester Center, Manchester, VT 05255
Directions: turn right at the blinking light and then left into Bonnet St. You'll see the park on your right.
802-362-1439
http://www.town.manchester.vt.us/rec.html |
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Village Picture Shows Cinema
The only closest movie theater in the area. (Other movie theaters are in Springfield and Brattleboro.)
Driving time: 25 minutes.
Manchester Shopping Center, Manchester, VT 05255
802-362-2982
http://www.villagepictureshows.com |
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VT Symphony Orchestra
Summer Festival Tour gives an excellent opportunity to enjoy great music at several outdoor locations. Bring your blankets, picnic chairs and food. Locations and dates may change each summer, but generally, Hildene, Grafton, Ascutney and Quechee are the closest hosts.
Summer concerts outdoors. Admission.
800-VSO-9293, 802-864-5741
http://www.vso.org |
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Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
Vermont's oldest professional theatre company and one of the leaders in the New England theater scene. We were disappointed once. We arrived to the show only to be informed that the actors smoke on stage. What?! We could not believe our eyes. Apparently, this sort of thing is still possible in 21st century America. Of course, we were told, this was due to "director's adherence to the atmosphere of the play" (it was set in 1930-ies). We had to return the tickets. At least they issued a refund without any fuss.
Driving time: 25 minutes.
703 Main Street, Weston, VT 05161
802-824-5288
http://www.westonplayhouse.org |
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Green Mountain Railroad
Green Mountain Flyer: Bellows Falls to Chester round trip. One hour each way with half hour stay at Chester Depot station. Explore both train stations built in 1850s. Admire scenic countryside with mountains, rivers, gorges, covered bridges and farms. Especially beautiful in the Fall. Restored coach cars built in 1930-ies and classic coach (first class) cars built in 1913. Very friendly, informative and helpful conductors and trainmen. Scenic rides to other destinations also available.
Driving time to Bellows Falls: 1 hour. Summer and Fall. Admission.
800-707-3530, 802-463-3069
http://www.rails-vt.com
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