Arrive in Burlington & Explore
Fly into Burlington International Airport (BTV).
Top Things to Do in Burlington
- Walk Along Church Street Marketplace.
- Bike the Burlington Greenway Along Lake Champlain.
- Try Local Brews at Foam Brewers or Zero Gravity Brewery.
- Dinner at Hen of the WoodFarm-to-Table Vermont Cuisine.
Overnight in Burlington.
Stowe - Covered Bridges & Mountain Views
Drive from Burlington to Stowe (45 minutes).
Top Things to Do in Stowe
- Drive the Auto Toll Road Up Mount MansfieldVermont's Highest Peak.
- Walk or Bike the Stowe Recreation Path.
- Visit the Gold Brook Covered Bridge (Emily's Bridge).
- Stop at Cold Hollow Cider Mill for Fresh Cider & Apple Cider Donuts.
Overnight in Stowe.
Smugglers' Notch & Scenic Drives
Take a Scenic Drive Through Smugglers' Notch (Best in Fall).
Top Things to Do
- Hike the Sterling Pond Trail for a Beautiful Mountain Lake View.
- Visit The Alchemist BreweryHome of the Famous Heady Topper Beer.
- Sunset at Trapp Family Lodge.
Overnight in Stowe or Montpelier.
Montpelier & Woodstock - Vermont's Classic Villages
Drive from Stowe to Montpelier & Woodstock (1.5 hours).
Top Things to Do in Montpelier
- Visit the Vermont State HouseOne of the Smallest & Most Beautiful Capitols.
- Stop at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks for a Maple Creemee.
Top Things to Do in Woodstock
- Visit Middle Covered BridgeOne of Vermont's Most Photographed.
- Explore the Billings Farm & Museum.
- Try Maple Syrup at Sugarbush Farm.
Overnight in Woodstock.
Quechee Gorge & Southern Vermont
Drive from Woodstock to Quechee Gorge (15 minutes).
Top Things to Do in Quechee & Southern Vermont
- Hike Along Quechee Gorge"Vermont's Grand Canyon."
- Stop at Simon Pearce for Hand-Blown Glassware & Riverside Dining.
- Visit an Apple Orchard Near Manchester for Cider & Donuts.
Top Things to Do in Manchester
- Drive or Hike Mount Equinox Skyline Drive for Stunning Views.
- Visit Northshire Bookstore.
- Explore HildeneThe Lincoln Family Home.
Drive to Manchester (1.5 hours).
Overnight in Manchester.
Bennington - Historic Towns & Revolutionary War Sites
Drive from Manchester to Bennington (45 minutes).
Top Things to Do in Bennington
- Visit the Bennington Battle Monument.
- Explore the Bennington MuseumHome to Grandma Moses Paintings.
- Try a Classic Vermont Diner Like Blue Benn Diner.
Overnight in Bennington or Return to Burlington.
Final Stops & Depart
Drive Back to Burlington (2.5 hours) or Spend the Morning Exploring More.
Optional Stops Along the Way
- Visit Shelburne FarmsA Beautiful Lakeside Estate & Cheese Farm.
- Explore Green Mountain National Forest for a Short Hike.
Fly out of Burlington (BTV).
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