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All the United States Vermont Manchester

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Manchester

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Manchester, Vermont

Updated January 15, 2022

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Mr. Barbo’s grave.

Manchester, Vermont

Grave of Mr. Barbo

An unexpected canine grave atop a mountain.

Manchester, Vermont

Depot 62

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A view of the flooded portion commonly used for skating

Dorset, Vermont

Freedlyville Quarry

This cavernous abandoned marble mine is popular with ice skaters in the winter.
8 miles from Manchester
A marble wall inside the mine at Danby Quarry.

Danby, Vermont

Danby Quarry

The world’s largest underground marble quarry is hiding in Vermont.
11 miles from Manchester
Art installation at the top of Carey Hill Sculpture Park

Salem, New York

Salem Art Works

This sprawling art park is filled with sculptures, nature trails, and art workshops.
13 miles from Manchester
Lincoln Square

Bennington, Vermont

Lincoln Square

The Vermont square that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery."
18 miles from Manchester
Jennings Hall, a.k.a. Hill House

North Bennington, Vermont

Jennings Hall

The building that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House."
18 miles from Manchester

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Depot 62

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