STORY BY CRAIG LIGHT • PHOTO BY NICK BURCHARD
A
Night Out
in Manchester
Love and romance don’ t always have to come in heart-shaped packages
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omance can be cracking into a freshly made buttercrunch handcrafted from Mother Myrick’ s, finding yourself immersed in a favorite painting at Tilting at Windmills Gallery, or taking an afternoon stroll along the Manchester Riverwalk. Regardless of what appeals to you, Manchester, Vermont will keep you inspired, offering plenty of opportunities to curate a romantic evening out on the town.
Looking for an unexpected activity? Heat things up early and fuel your creative side with a session at Manchester Hot Glass and create your own beautiful piece of glass art. Plan ahead and you can book yourself a workshop that will teach you how to blow glass! Another outrageously fun stop is Pastime Pinball. Play your way through the history of the pinball machines, as some of the 20 + machines date back to the 1960’ s!
Perhaps you want beautiful art to set the mood and start the conversation? In addition to Tilting at Windmills, stop by Helmholz Fine Art and immerse yourself in the curated world of the gallery. The Southern Vermont Arts Center( SVAC) is arguably one of the most romantic settings in Manchester. SVAC has been enriching the community with first-class cultural, educational, and creative opportunities on their 100 + acres since 1922. With a rotating calendar of member and visiting exhibitions, the largest sculpture park in Vermont, and a busy schedule of dynamic classes for all ages, the Southern Vermont Arts Center has something for everyone( in addition to the delicious curATE).
Need a gift for that special someone? Browse the offerings from McWayne Jewelers. With a prime location in downtown Manchester, the folks at McWayne are