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attractions STRATTON ADVENTURES PAINTBALL AND ATV TOURS Whether you’re driving through the mud or spraying each other with paint, you’re always having fun here at Stratton Adventures. Call for reservations. 802-379-1483 or strattonadventures.com THE MILL The gristmill of East Arlington, Vermont was built in 1764 and is now a meeting place for both young and established creatives to collaborate and develop revolutionary ideas in the arts and humanities. themillvt.com 22 manchester life | manchesterlifemagazine.com Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park encompasses more than 88 acres, the Park House, a six-lane swimming pool, diving board and kiddie pool, three baseball diamonds, multipurpose athletic fields, three playgrounds for children of all ages, a one-mile walking path, a dog park, skateboard park, outdoor basketball courts, and three tennis courts. A trail in the northeast corner of the park leads to Riley Rink and a trail in the southeast corner leads to downtown Manchester. The park is open daily until 10pm and is located off Bonnet Street on Recreation Park Road in Manchester.  802-362-1439 Factory Point Town Green is located in the heart of Manchester on Depot Street near the intersection of Main Street. The nearby waterfall provides the perfect setting for sitting on the grass and enjoying the sun or throwing a Frisbee with friends. The town green hosts two historic items: a local history interpretative marker and a marble monument from 1912 that was part of the original Center Bridge. A post-and-beam, slate-roofed bandstand over a marble stage is the site of Manchester’s free summer concert series. Adams Park, located at the intersection of Main Street and Center Hill Road, just north of the downtown area hosts the Manchester Farmers’ Market each Thursday in the summer. manchester-vt.gov STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT Stratton means year-round hospitality with skiing and snowboarding from the summit of Southern Vermont’s highest peak on snow so great it’s guaranteed, plus snowshoeing, snowtubing, and more. Summer brings renowned golf and tennis schools, a 27-hole golf course, kids camps, gondola rides, hiking, outdoor movies and music, plus a new mountain bike park. Whatever the season, enjoy the lively shopping Village, farm-to-table fresh fare at several restaurants, special events, fitness challenges, and lodging for every style and budget. 1-800-STRATTON or stratton.com TOWN OF MANCHESTER