Manchester, Vermont

2 cannabis dispensaries in Manchester, VT

Two CCB-licensed dispensaries — Green Mountain Cannabis Works (daily 11–7) on Main Street and farm-direct Verdiggity Organics (Mon–Fri 10–7, Sat–Sun 11–5) on Depot Street — anchoring the Route 7A corridor and southern Vermont's ski gateway. 21% cannabis tax.

Population: ~4,400 (Manchester town, 2020 census) ZIPs: 05254, 05255

In short

Manchester, Vermont (Bennington County, ZIP 05255 / 05254) has two CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries. Green Mountain Cannabis Works (4542 Main Street, 802-367-3562, greenmountaincannabisworks.com) — hours daily 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; Manchester's first recreational cannabis shop, opened September 25, 2023; locally owned; 3,000 sq ft; Vermont-grown cannabis focus; online ordering available. Verdiggity Organics Cannabis Co. (342 Depot Street, 802-210-4010, verdiggityorganics.com) — hours Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Saturday–Sunday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; cultivator-retailer owned by Jordan Keagy; grows 8 in-house strains using organic methods; supplies approximately 34 Vermont dispensaries statewide; opened Fall 2024; one block from Manchester Designer Outlets. Vermont cannabis tax in Manchester is 21% total (14% cannabis excise + 6% state sales tax + 1% Manchester local option tax). S.278 (July 1, 2026): possession limits are 2 oz flower / 10 g concentrate; single-transaction purchase limit also 2 oz. Adults 21+ must show valid photo ID. Bromley Mountain is 7 miles east via Route 11; Stratton Mountain is approximately 18 miles southeast via Route 30 (~30 minutes). Manchester Designer Outlets (65 Depot Street, 30+ designer boutiques) is one block from Verdiggity Organics.

About Manchester

The cannabis scene

Manchester is the commercial hub of Bennington County's northern half — a town defined by Route 7A, the Manchester Designer Outlets, and its position as the gateway to two major ski mountains: Bromley (7 miles east on Route 11) and Stratton (18 miles southeast via Route 30).

Two CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries serve the area: Green Mountain Cannabis Works at 4542 Main Street (daily 11 AM–7 PM, opened September 2023, Manchester's first shop) and Verdiggity Organics Cannabis Co. at 342 Depot Street (Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM, opened Fall 2024, cultivator-retailer selling their own 8 in-house strains).

Vermont cannabis tax in Manchester is 21% total (14% excise + 6% state sales + 1% Manchester local option tax). Confirm the rate at time of purchase.

Getting around

Green Mountain Cannabis Works (4542 Main St) is on Manchester Center's Main Street (Route 7A) commercial stretch — easy to find coming from Bennington on Route 7A north or from Exit 4 of US-7. Verdiggity Organics (342 Depot St) is on Depot Street, approximately one block from Manchester Designer Outlets at 65 Depot Street. The two shops are roughly half a mile apart in Manchester Center and can both be visited in a single trip. For Bromley Mountain: head east on Route 11 from Manchester Center — Bromley is approximately 7 miles. For Stratton Mountain: take Route 11/30 east from Manchester, then Route 30 south — approximately 18 miles, 25–35 minutes depending on traffic.

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Manchester, VT

Green Mountain Cannabis Works

Recreational

Open now Closes 7 PM · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Manchester Center's first adult-use cannabis shop (opened Sept 25, 2023) — 3,000 sq ft storefront at 4542 Main Street, daily 11 AM–7 PM. Locally owned, Vermont-grown focus. Gateway dispensary for Bromley Mountain (7 miles) and Stratton Mountain (18 miles via Route 30).

Locally Owned Vermont-Grown Focus Flower +6

Best for Manchester Center visitors and locals Bromley Mountain skiers (7 miles east on Rt 11)

★★★★ 4.5 (85 reviews)

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Manchester, VT

Verdiggity Organics Cannabis Co.

Recreational

Open now Closes 5 PM · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Cultivator-retailer at 342 Depot Street — owner Jordan Keagy grows 8 in-house strains using organic methods and supplies 34 Vermont dispensaries. Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM. A block from Manchester Designer Outlets.

Cultivator-Retailer Organic Practices In-House Grown +7

Best for craft cannabis enthusiasts wanting to buy directly from the grower shoppers already visiting Manchester Designer Outlets (one block away)

★★★★ 4.7 (42 reviews)

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Manchester dispensaries compared

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Quick read: 1 of 2 Manchester dispensaries offer online ordering for in-store pickup or reservation. Compare neighborhood, Friday closing time, and standout features below.

Manchester dispensary comparison: neighborhood, Friday closing time, online ordering, and notable features
Dispensary	Area	Closes Fri	Online Menu	Notable
Green Mountain Cannabis Works	Main Street	7:00 PM	Yes	Manchester Center visitors and locals, Bromley Mountain skiers (7 miles east on Rt 11)
Verdiggity Organics Cannabis Co.	Depot Street	7:00 PM	In-store only	Craft cannabis enthusiasts wanting to buy directly from the grower, shoppers already visiting Manchester Designer Outlets (one block away)

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Manchester dispensary FAQs

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How many cannabis dispensaries are in Manchester, Vermont?

Two: Green Mountain Cannabis Works (4542 Main St; 802-367-3562; daily 11 AM–7 PM) and Verdiggity Organics Cannabis Co. (342 Depot St; 802-210-4010; Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM). Both are CCB-licensed adult-use retailers in Manchester Center.

What is the cannabis tax rate in Manchester, Vermont?

Vermont's cannabis tax in Manchester is 21% total: a 14% state cannabis excise tax, 6% Vermont state sales tax, and Manchester's 1% local option tax. Budget approximately $21 per $100 pre-tax and confirm at time of purchase.

Is there a cannabis dispensary near Bromley Mountain?

Green Mountain Cannabis Works (4542 Main St, Manchester Center; daily 11 AM–7 PM; 802-367-3562) is approximately 7 miles west of Bromley Mountain via Route 11 — a 10–15 minute drive. Verdiggity Organics (342 Depot St; Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM) is also in Manchester Center, roughly the same distance.

Is there a cannabis dispensary near Stratton Mountain?

The closest dispensaries to Stratton Mountain are in Manchester Center, approximately 18 miles northwest via Route 30 and Route 11 (about 25–35 minutes): Green Mountain Cannabis Works (4542 Main St; daily 11 AM–7 PM; 802-367-3562) and Verdiggity Organics (342 Depot St; Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM; 802-210-4010). A third option is Rimeline Cannabis Dispensary in South Londonderry (8768 VT Rt 30; 802-297-0480; Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM) — about 12 miles from Stratton on Route 30, but open weekends only.

What is the difference between Green Mountain Cannabis Works and Verdiggity Organics?

Green Mountain Cannabis Works (4542 Main St) is Manchester's first recreational shop (Sept 2023), a 3,000 sq ft locally owned retailer with a broad Vermont-grown selection, daily 11 AM–7 PM hours including weekends until 7 PM, and online ordering. Verdiggity Organics (342 Depot St) is a cultivator-retailer — owner Jordan Keagy grows 8 in-house organic strains and sells them directly at the shop alongside other products; it opened Fall 2024, opens at 10 AM Mon–Fri (earlier than GMCW), but closes at 5 PM on weekends. If you want to buy directly from the farmer, that's Verdiggity.

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