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BROMLEY MOUNTAIN Vermont ’ s summer adventure with great rides and attractions for the entire family including disc golf , the exciting Aerial Adventure Park , New England ’ s longest four-line ZipRider , the half-mile-long and 50 mph Sun Mountain Flyer , Vermont ’ s longest waterslide ride , famous alpine slide , 18-hole mini golf , a kiddie fun park for the little ones , and much more . 3984 Vermont Rte . 11 , Peru . 802-824-5522 or bromley . com
DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL Dorset Theatre Festival ’ s mission is to create bold , innovative , and authentic theatre drawn from the new and classic canon , as well as the development of new plays , new audiences , and new artists for the future . We produce theatre that matters . dorsettheatrefestival . org
EQUINOX SKYLINE DRIVE Experience the unforgettable drive to the summit of Mt . Equinox . The natural beauty of Vermont may be enjoyed at one of many scenic picnic areas . Explore hiking trails at the summit . Open May – Oct . Skyline Dr ., Sunderland . 802-362-1114 or equinoxmountain . com
FARMERS ’ MARKETS The Manchester Farmers ’ Market occurs on Thurs . 3 – 6pm at Adams Park in Manchester , the Dorset Farmers ’ Market on Sun . 11am – 1pm at H . N . Williams Store in Dorset , the West River
Farmers ’ Market on Sat . 9am – 1pm at the intersection of Rtes . 11 and 100 in Londonderry , and the Arlington Village Farmers ’ Market on Fri . 4 – 7pm at the Arlington Rec Park . Please refer to the websites for up-to-date seasonal information .
HILDENE , THE LINCOLN FAMILY HOME Robert Lincoln ’ s 412-acre estate was home to 3 generations of President Lincoln ’ s descendants . Explore the home ; the exhibitions ; gardens ; pollinator sanctuary ; 1903 restored Pullman car with black porter story ; goat dairy / cheesemaking facility ; sustainable agriculture project ; teaching greenhouse ; farm animals ; 600-foot floating wetland boardwalk ; and The Museum Store / Welcome Center . Open daily year-round . 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-362-1788 or hildene . org
MANCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL Celebrating its 47th Season ! Thurs . matinee and evening Mainstage Concerts feature world-class chamber music performed by renowned musicians . Gallery Recitals on Sat . evenings feature performances by faculty artists , and the rising stars of the Young Artists Program perform matinees and evenings on Sun . Southern Vermont Arts Center , 930 SVAC Dr ., Manchester . 802-362-1956 or mmfvt . org
STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT Stratton offers an enticing menu of year-round activities and adventures to share with friends and family . Hike , bike , golf , paddle . Soar to the summit of Southern Vermont ’ s highest peak for foliage viewing . 1-800-STRATTON or stratton . com
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER Southern Vermont Arts Center ( SVAC ) is a multidisciplinary arts organization in Manchester with a mission to promote and nurture the arts . SVAC introduces the wider community to art exhibitions and performances of national relevance , provides opportunities for local and regional artists , and engages diverse audiences through classes , camps , and community programs , all within its campus of more than 100 acres in the heart of the Green Mountains . 930 SVAC Dr ., Manchester . 802-362-1405 or svac . org
WESTON PLAYHOUSE As Vermont ’ s longest-running professional theatre , the company celebrates the classics and nurtures the new with a summer season of rollicking musicals , family-friendly productions , classic plays , and groundbreaking new works . 703 Main St ., Weston . 802-824-5288 or westonplayhouse . org
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