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Skyline Drive

Manchester, VT
Ranked #7 of 13 attractions in Manchester
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Scenic drive that goes to the top of Mount Equinox where visitors can hike and enjoy the view.
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New York City, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Great to drive up when open, an autumn drive is never to be forgotten. I'm not a hiker, but an experienced one would have a good time with this. Lovely views. More

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Manchester, Vermont
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011
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Make sure your fluid levels are up to par in your car! We have a fairly new car and we got halfway up and lost power. Freak oil leak. Had to coast back down. Harrowing. But it's a gorgeous view (even partway up). More

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Boston
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011
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Take your car on an adventure ... Not as steep or hair-raising as Mt Washington but fantastic views on the ascent and descent. Tip: use gears to slow you on the descent to avoid riding your brakes all the way down ... If you use your brakes too much you risk losing them ... Thankfully there are plenty of places... More

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2011
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It hurts me to give such a low rating to something that could be wonderful. After I purchased my ticket, I was informed that there was construction work at the top of the mountain and the only way to get views was to hike to Lookout Rock. I had already hiked other trails on the mountain and had planned on... More

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New York City, New York
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2010
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This attraction is vastly unadvertised. The road is challenging offering many experiences for all the senses. Once you get to the top, the views are just breathtaking. We've drove plenty of mountains and have seen views from many summits and Equinox is beautiful. Yes, you pay an entrance fee of $10 per car plus $2 for every passenger, but it's... More

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