Out and About
Manchester and the Mountains Photo Galleries
Welcome to ‘Out & About,’ our photo gallery showcase of area happenings in Southern Vermont. Also, catch us around the community at more upcoming events.
Beyond the Trails
A curated guide to what to do in Southern Vermont when you’re not hitting the slopes.
Stratton Holiday Gift Guide
Find inspiration for your holiday gift giving!
Style and Substance
The new Simon Pearce store in Manchester beautifully showcases the designer’s timeless pieces.
This Joint is Jumpin’
Brattleboro’s Vermont Jazz Center brings great music to Southern Vermont.
Willkommen to HarvestFest!
Stratton Mountain Resort’s HarvestFest is a lively tradition celebrating the beauty of autumn and Stratton’s cultural heritage over two fun-filled days of unique Fall experiences for the whole family.
COLLECTIVE GROWTH
VT Route 30 Collective energizes the business community in Southern Vermont.
Pickleball, Anyone?
Stratton Mountain Resort boasts Vermont’s largest outdoor facility for playing this incredibly popular sport.
King and Queen of the Mountain: The OCR World Championships
Over 100 professional athletes from as many as 70 countries will be competing at Stratton from September 22-25, 2022.
Stratton Spotlight: The Drift
On a spacious deck in the heart of Stratton Village, an exciting new bar is serving up wintertime fun and priceless memories in a stylish outdoor setting.
Trail Magic
An inside look at the hiking scene in Southern Vermont – plus a few favorite local day hikes!
Right on Track
United in pursuit of snowshoeing excellence, Dion Snowshoes and NeviTrek walk a bold new path.
A Beautiful Ride
Stratton Mountain gears up for summer action with its new mountain bike park.
Hidden Treasures
Vermont’s classic car community comes out to play.
Manchester Merriment
Named one of the top 10 towns to visit during the holidays by Country Living, Manchester’s Merriment celebration is a must-do series of events in New England. Each year, the festivities begin on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend with a tree-lighting ceremony on the town green. This evening is the official kickoff to the holiday […]
Taste of Vermont
The Taste of Vermont, presented by The Stratton Foundation, is a collection of the state’s artists, chefs, restaurants, bakers, caterers, specialty food, and beverages for an evening to celebrate our area’s finest, who are all dedicated and passionate about fighting poverty and helping our most vulnerable children and families in need. Tickets to this year’s […]
Opening Day & Thanksgiving Weekend
On November 23, the lifts started turning and first tracks were made to begin Stratton Mountain’s 58th ski season. The sunny day served as a wonderful welcome for skiers and riders and as a fitting tribute to Jake Burton Carpenter who passed away on November 20. Jake was an integral part of both the snowboarding […]
An Evening of Beauty
On a magical evening in July, 3 Pears Gallery on the Dorset Green hosted an An Evening of Beauty, Dreams Coming True + Summer Cocktails to benefit Make-A-Wish Vermont and to make wishes come true fro brave children. The event raised $15,090 allowing 2 Pears Gallery to sponsor a child’s wish – thanks to the […]
Go VSO
On July 2 in the field at Hunter Park, as part of the TD Bank Summer Festival Tour, presented by NorthStar Fireworks, Manchester hosted the Vermont Symphony Orchestra with “Strike Up the Orchestra!” crafted by guest conductor Sharon Lavery, who made her VSO debut. Read more about the history and future of the Vermont Symphony […]
Summer at Stratton
Summer holiday weekends at Stratton did not disappoint. Plenty of fun was had by all with diverse activities including Memorial Day’s Color Run, the Summer Concert Series performance by The Eagles Experience, and July 4th picnicking and evening mountainside fireworks.
Taste of Vermont
Bringing foodies together year after year, Stratton Community Foundation’s Taste of Vermont hosts a variety of vendors and artisans from around the area to highlight their talents and to raise some funds for charity. This past year, Stratton welcomed nearly 50 different restaurants, chefs, and businesses. Each participant has the chance to win prizes such […]