Hotel at a Glance: Wilburton Inn

Wilburton Inn’s cluster of buildings are nestled on 30 acres crisscrossed by wooded pathways. The trails meander into gardens that make up the Museum of the Creative Process—a collection of stone sculptures, colorful murals, and contemporary art. In contrast, the award-winning inn’s decor reflects its Victorian origins: guest rooms feature antique furnishings and mahogany four-poster beds.

• Housemade country breakfast: Take in views of the Green Mountains as you dine on whiskey-infused french toast, bread baked by the innkeepers’s son, and cooked-to-order omelets made with eggs from the chef’s own hens.
• A great gift for skiers: Guests can enjoy occasional discounts at nearby ski spots, including the popular Bromley Mountain Ski Resort (this Getaway includes 1-day lift tickets for two).
• Awards and accolades: In 2014, the property received TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence and was lauded by CNN as an “elegant US mansion hotel.”

Manchester, Vermont: Fashionable Resort Village with Upscale Shopping in Green Mountains

Slate-gray roofs studded with dormer windows distinguish Manchester’s colonial buildings, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There’s an air of old-fashioned New England throughout the surrounding area, an idyllic rural landscape where you’ll find old covered bridges and stone wall labyrinths. The town is also nestled between the Green and Taconic Mountains, making it popular for outdoorsy activities.

One of the area’s most-popular destinations is Manchester Center. It has tree-lined sidewalks and a multitude of designer outlet shops, fine-antique shops, and independent bookstores. There are several charming restaurants in town, too, many serving locally sourced, sustainable dishes.

During winter, Manchester is a good base camp for skiing in the surrounding mountains. About a 15-minute drive east of town is Bromley Mountain, which has runs fit for both first-timers and experts. Frommer’s says the “the mountain features long, looping, intermediate runs that are tremendously popular with families and beginners.” Perched on southern Vermont’s highest peak about 20 miles from Manchester is Stratton Mountain Resort, which has 92 assorted trails and a high-speed base-to-summit gondola.

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