The Golf Club at The Equinox, Manchester

Here's a crazy fact: The Golf Club at The Equinox was built in 1926, and that was more than 150 years after the property's lodging opened for business. Since it's located on a resort that predates America's independence, this golf course is something of a newcomer—and yet it has no trouble stealing the spotlight. Here are a few more things to know about this postcard-worthy course:

• The Layout: The 18-hole, par 71 course is carved into a valley between two mountain ranges. It stretches to 6,423 yards from the back tees, and its hilly terrain makes for plenty of...

• Memorable Holes: It's impossible to pick just one—the mountains rise up over the 9th green and look close enough to touch, and the club's famous birch grove makes the 18th hole appear as if someone painted it on a canvas.

• Trophy Case: It's full of hardware, but recent honors include a best-in-state ranking from Golf Digest (#6) and an appearance on Golfweek's list of top courses to play in Vermont in 2015.

• After Rounds: The property treats guests to numerous dining options, but stop by Dormy Grill, where a patio overlooks the 9th green and 1st fairway—describing the view from here as "picturesque" would be a severe understatement.