3 Days in Southern Vermont

"The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont is a household name in Manchester. Built in 1769, the sprawling white complex doubles down on service, with uniformed valets waiting at the entrance and falconry lessons for guests (yes, really). That might be what attracted four U.S. presidents to the resort—it once claimed William Howard Taft, Ulysses S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, and Benjamin Harrison as guests. Anything you can think of, the Equinox has: a full-service spa, golf club, and spacious rooms. You can choose from five restaurants and a bar, but for the really authentic experience, grab a table at the Marsh Tavern, which has been around since the property's inception (and seen a few revolutionaries in its heyday)."