Manchester Center, Vermont
Manchester Center is a community of 2,037 people in Bennington County, Vermont.
Why visit Manchester Center
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include American Museum of Fly Fishing, Manchester Farmers Market, Amos Lawrence House and Equinox House Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 75 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Manchester Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manchester Center
Manchester Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Manchester in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, Manchester Center had a population of 2,145.
From the Wikipedia article Manchester Center, Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
American Museum of Fly Fishing
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
Special interest museum in Manchester, Vermont United States
Manchester Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 1.2 mi
Adam's Park Main Street, Manchester Center
Th 15:00-18:00
Museums and landmarks15
Amos Lawrence House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Manchester, Vermont, USA
Equinox House Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Hildene
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and Mary Harlan Lincoln
Manchester
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Village in Vermont, United States
Manley-Lefevre House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Vermont, United States
Southern Vermont Arts Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Mansion in Manchester, Vermont, United States
The Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Birthplace of Bill Wilson in East Dorset, Vermont US
Wait Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic commercial building on Main Street (Vermont Route 7A) in Manchester Center, Vermont
Epoch Artisans Gallery
Museum · 1.3 mi
4927 Main Street, Manchester Center
Mo-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes31
Ben & Jerry's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
454 Depot Street, Manchester Center
Tu-Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-18:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Christos' Pizza and Pasta
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.3 mi
4931 Main Street, Manchester Center
11:30-20:00
Cold Cow Creamery
Ice cream · 1.6 mi
Two sisters that were raised in Manchester, VT. Unfortunately due to COVID 19 we had lost our traditional jobs that we had for the last...
4645 Main Street, Manchester Center
Su-Fr 11:30-16:00; Sa 11:30-17:30
Depot Street Burgers
Restaurant · Burger · 1.3 mi
468 Depot Street, Manchester Center
Tu-Th 11:30-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Sushi Boat Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.2 mi
4971 Main Street, Manchester Center
We-Sa 16:00-20:00
Up for Breakfast
Restaurant · Diner · 1.3 mi
4935 Main Street, Manchester Center
Mo-Fr 07:00-12:30; Sa-Su 07:00-13:30
Moonwink
Restaurant · Asian, Burmese · 1.7 mi
Burmese food in casual setting.
4479 Main Street, Manchester Center
Ponce Bistro
Restaurant · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
Casual New American dining in a converted historic home with quaint decor & a small patio.
4659 Main Street, Manchester Center
Seasons
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
4566 Main Street, Manchester Center
Th-Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Smugglers' Notch Distillery
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
18 Depot Street, Manchester Center
Mo 10:00-17:00; Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
19 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Manchester Center
104 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 11°F | 3.5 in | 18.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 12°F | 2.8 in | 16.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 20°F | 3.4 in | 14.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 4.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 51°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 55°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 36°F | 4.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 19°F | 4.4 in | 17.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sunderland 2 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bennington County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-08-08: Tropical Depression Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-07-10: Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-29: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-08-22: Tropical Storm Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-08: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Granville 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Cambridge 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Bennington 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Chester 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Greenwich 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Hoosick Falls 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Fort Edward 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Rutland 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Hudson Falls 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Glens Falls 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main Street, Manchester Center, VT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hildene manchester vermont 2006, Rolf Müller, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ManchesterVT SVAC YesterHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DorsetVT MarbleHouse2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street, Manchester, Vermont, redjar, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ManchesterVT AmosLawrenceHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Equinox Hotel Manchester Village Vermont, Rolf Müller ( User:Rolfmueller ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Wilson House 378 Village Street East Dorset VT April 2023 03, Artaxerxes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AMFFExterior, American Museum of Fly Fishing, Manchester, VT, Public domain
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