7-Day Vermont Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).