Area Attractions
The Casablanca Motel is always happy to assist you with attraction and dining information.
Ask us about our special discounted tickets for admission to 3 of Manchester's treasures, The Lincoln Family Home at Hildene, The American Museum of Fly Fishing and The Southern Vermont Arts Center!
Current Events:
- Manchester and the Mountains Chamber of Commerce - Visit our local Chamber of Commerce web site to find upcoming events and area attractions.
- Northshire Bookstore - No trip to Manchester is complete without a visit to Vermont's premiere bookstore. The bookstore supports an extensive author program so, click on the link to see if an author you know is coming to town.
Recreational Activities
- Stratton Mountain Skiing & Snowboarding: The highest peak in southern Vermont, Stratton Mountain is home to the lifts and terrain parks rated #1 in SKI magazine's 2003 Reader Resort Survey.
- Bromley Mountain Skiing & Snowboarding: Located 7 miles from The Casablanca Motel, Bromley is a great location for families to enjoy a day on the slopes.
- Bromley Thrill Zone: Great for kids! This wintertime ski lodge transforms into a family entertainment park during the summer months. Attractions include the famous Bromley Alpine Slide, miniature golf, and bumper boats.
- Viking Nordic Center: Viking Nordic Center, which has been voted as Vermont's best Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe area, is located a short drive from Manchester. A wintertime ski resort, Viking Nordic Center offers 21 miles of weeded trails, great for hiking, biking, and experiencing the Vermont's amazing foliage views.
- Pfister Farm Sleigh Rides: Experience a truly historic Vermont tradition! Located in Landgrove, less than ten miles from downtown Manchester, Pfister Farm offers romantic sleigh rides throughout the winter.
- Horses for Hire: Take a journey back in time in a two horse open sleigh or take a relaxing horseback ride as an individual or a group. Deb works with innkeepers providing customized horseback and sleigh rides in the Green Mountains for their guests.
- Equinox Snow Tours: Equinox Snow Tours offers guided snowmobile tours that capture the breathtaking panoramic views of the Green Mountains.
- Riley Rink & Hunter Park - Close enough to walk to from the Casablanca Motel, Riley Rink offers indoor skating in the wintertime and a variety of summer activities both indoors and out. Hunter Park is Southern Vermont's premier Civic Center located in the foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains. The unique design features an open floor area of 22,000 square feet with one side of the building able to open to ample theatre-style outdoor lawn seating.
- Sunbowl Ranch: Visit Sun Bowl Ranch on Stratton Mountain to experience the breathtaking views of the valley on horseback. Sun Bowl offers several ride options, from sleigh rides to private trail rides.
- Falconry: Learn to handle a hawk on your winter vacation! Indoor falconry lessons are offered at the Equinox Resort.
- Merck Forest: Over 3100 acres for education and enjoyment in all seasons. Merck Forest offers thirty miles of nature trails, a visitor center & education center and has rare breeds of farm animals on display.
- Orvis: Located on Vermont's historic Battenkill river, the Orvis Outlet Store offers a variety of outdoor activities. Spend a weekend mastering the art of fly fishing or learning to wing shoot at a one- or two-day school.
Shopping & Spa
- Avanyu Spa: Avanyu Spa at the Equinox Resort offers a multitude of classic spa treatments including several unique specialty spa services such as; a pre-natal massage for the expecting and a ritualistic Egyptian full-body treatment.
- The Green Door Day Spa: An award winning day spa with over 70 beauty services, find a soothing environment here to enjoy your favorite beauty service.
- Manchester Designer Outlets: Spend a day strolling through the charming streets of Manchester! Visit Ralph Lauren, Yves Delorme, Coach, Giorgio Armani, and many more designer outlets.
- Antiquing: Whether you're interested in original artwork, antique furniture, or even quilts and knick-knacks, the Manchester area offers many possibilities.
- Frog Hollow: This nationally known gallery, which features the work of juried Vermont artisans, is situated in the heart of Manchester Center. Frog Hollow in Manchester also offers a variety of art lessons for children and adults.
- Northshire Bookstore: No trip to Manchester is complete without a visit to Vermont's premiere bookstore. The bookstore supports an extensive author program so, click on the link to see if an author you know is coming to town.
- The Vermont Country Store: Purveyors of the curious and hard to find. The Vermont Country Store is a merchant of nostalgic and practical merchandise. Whether you are looking for something in particular or just want to browse, this unique shopping experience is only 20 minutes from the Casablanca Motel.
Arts & Culture
- The Manchester Music Festival is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide gifted young musicians with opportunities to study and to perform, and to offer educational music programs throughout the Northeast. In addition, the Festival presents concerts of fine classical music for listeners/audiences of all ages.
- The Lincoln Family Home at Hildene: This historic home of Robert Todd Lincoln, the only surviving child of Abraham Lincoln, currently houses a museum dedicated to the former president and his family. The property also boasts a beautiful garden in the spring and summer months and spectacular views year-round. Cross country ski in the wintertime on the beautiful grounds surrounded by mountains.
- Southern Vermont Arts Center: Located in an historic mansion near the inn, SVAC features ten art galleries exhibiting classic and contemporary art for sale. The campus also offers an indoor/outdoor cafe, sculpture gardens, and botany trails.
- Frog Hollow: This nationally known gallery, which features the work of juried Vermont artisans, is situated in the heart of Manchester Center. Frog Hollow in Manchester also offers a variety of art lessons for children and adults.
- American Fly Fishing Museum: The museum, dedicated entirely to the history of fly fishing, contains an extensive collection of rods, reels, and flies on display. Enthusiasts will enjoy the museum store, which offers memorabilia from books to home décor.
- Museum of the Creative Process: Located at the Wilburton Inn a few miles from the Casablanca Motel, this museum promotes scientific interpretation of art and attempts to explain creativity as a measurable conflict resolution process.
- Northshire Bookstore: No trip to Manchester is complete without a visit to Vermont's premiere bookstore. The bookstore supports an extensive author program so, click on the link to see if an author you know is coming to town.
Dining
- Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or taking a break from shopping or skiing, the Manchester area offers a variety of dining experiences to suit every pallet. Manchester offers everything from subs & sandwiches to gourmet dining. See the area Dining Guide available in our office and in your cabin for more information.