Long Weekend: Manchester, Vt.

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Courtesy Equinox Resort

The 1926 Walter Travis design at Golf Club at Equinox features spectacular views and elevation changes.

The fall is a perfect time to visit this New England mountain town, which boasts an invigorating mix of old-world charm, modern shopping and timelessly scenic golf.

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WHERE TO PLAY

Golf Club at Equinox: Set at the foot of Mount Equinox, this 1926 Walter Travis design features forgiving fairways and plenty of elevation changes.

Okemo Valley Golf Club: Located 30 scenic miles from Manchester, this heathland-style course with rolling fairways bordered by fescue is well worth the trip.

Stratton Mountain Country Club: There are three nines at this year-round resort; opt for the Lake/Mountain combo if you only have time for 18.

WHERE TO STAY

Equinox Resort: After a multimillion-dollar restoration, this centrally located property is better than ever, and still offers unique amenities like a falconry school.

Inn at Ormsby Hill:This historic inn has 10 suites including the Lincoln, named after the 16th President's son Robert Todd, a frequent guest.

Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant: There are no reluctant visitors to one of the most romantic inns in the country, as determined by American Historic Inns.

WHERE TO EAT

Chop House: The newest restaurant at the Equinox serves up classics like prime rib and grilled salmon in front of the original Orvis family stone hearth, dating from 1832.

Perfect Wife: The name alone is enticing enough to make a visit, but the food, like turkey schnitzel and sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna, is just as inviting.

Ye Olde Tavern: Once a favorite of Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys, the tavern is listed on the state's Register of Historic Places. Try the local artisanal cheeses.