A Summer Weekend in Dorset & Manchester, Vermont: Cool Evenings, Lincoln History, and a Very Civilized Saturday

Plan a summer weekend in Dorset and Manchester, Vermont, with a stay at Barrows House, Hildene, Manchester shopping, optional hiking or Land Rover adventure, a nostalgic Dorset quarry swim, and dinner plus theatre in Dorset.

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Mainstreet Maven: Sandi Cararo

Tucked into a narrow storefront along Beverley Street in the heart of downtown Staunton, Virginia, sits The Book Dragon—a small shop with a big spirit, run by a woman whose story is just as compelling as the titles she stocks.

Meet Sandi Cararo, Army veteran, dog mom, relentless book lover, and the heart behind Staunton’s independent bookstore. She’s a force on Main Street—part dreamer, part pragmatist, all moxie.

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Indulge in Sweet Bliss at The Split Banana Co.

Stepping into The Split Banana Co. feels like entering a traditional European gelateria. The inviting atmosphere, coupled with a display of vibrant gelato flavors behind the glass, beckons you to indulge.

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Local shops worthy of a trip south

Thomasville is a charming small town that's big on local businesses. From bookstores to cheese shops and restaurants, this town is a treasure trove of unique, locally-owned retailers that add to its vibrant community spirit.

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