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The Winter Dorset Farmers Market

By admin • Feb 15th, 2008 • Category: Diversions, Shopping

The Dorset Farmers Market takes place during the Winter in the J. K. Adams Kitchen Store on Route 30 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  The wood-working warehouse is spruced up to make way for all manner of vendors from artisans, to farmers, to painters. It’s a fantastic glimpse into the local products you can […]



Lake Paran in North Bennington

By admin • Aug 9th, 2007 • Category: Diversions, Summer Sports

If you’re looking for a nice little beach on a small lake with a tremendous view of the Green Mountains, then Lake Paran is the perfect place. Nestled in North Bennington, Lake Paran is a great spot to hang for the day, especially with kids.
The admission last time we were there is $3.50 for adults […]



Fourth of July in Manchester

By admin • Jul 3rd, 2007 • Category: Diversions

Below is the announcement from the Manchester and the Mountains Chamber of Commerce:



Maple Sugar Open House Weekend

By admin • Feb 20th, 2007 • Category: Diversions

The Maple Syrup Sugar Houses will have their much-anticipated open house on the weekend of March 23-25. The Rutland Herald has an article with some of the details.
A good place to check for more details is the Maple Syrup Foundation. Of course asking the locals is another great way to find out about an […]



The Northshire Bookstore

By admin • Jan 29th, 2007 • Category: Diversions

Rated the number one independent bookstore by Publisher’s Weekly in 2006, the Northshire Bookstore is one of the main reasons why visitors come to Manchester and continue returning.
Settled in the middle of town at the junction of 7A and Routes 11/30, affectionately termed malfunction junction, the Northshire is easy to find and has an […]