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Vermont, United States

Vermont

Base in Stowe for two or three days of foliage drives, cider stops and short hikes; add a half-day detour to Woodstock. Below: 3 sights, 3 activities and 2 places to eat, plus how Vermont fits into a longer trip.

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Vermont, United States
Places
9

3 See · 3 Do · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
1

New England Fall Foliage

Best season
Sep – Oct

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

25°C / 77°F avg high

Coolest month
January

-4°C / 24°F avg high

Wettest month
June

about 131 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Vermont

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

3 sights worth building a day around across Stowe, Route 108 and Woodstock. 2 of them are free.

  • Gold Brook Covered Bridge in VermontPhoto: Mfwills · CC BY 3.0
    See

    Gold Brook Covered Bridge

    Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.

    Tip Park on the shoulder and walk in; it is an active road.

    • Stowe
    • Free
    • 20 min
    • Late afternoon
  • Smugglers' Notch in VermontPhoto: Aiken1986 · CC BY-SA 3.0
    See

    Smugglers' Notch

    Narrow Route 108 pass squeezed between cliffs and boulders, with short trails to Bingham Falls nearby.

    Tip Closed to vehicles in winter; RVs and trailers are barred.

    • Route 108
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Late Sep–mid Oct
  • Billings Farm & Museum in VermontPhoto: Ory · Google
    See

    Billings Farm & Museum

    Working dairy farm and museum on the edge of Woodstock, tied to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller park.

    Tip Pair with a walk up Mount Tom from the village green.

    • Woodstock
    • $$
    • 2 hr
    • Afternoon

Do

3 activities for when the group wants to do more than look across Stowe Village, Stowe Mountain Resort and Waterbury.

  • Stowe Recreation Path in VermontPhoto: MJPlante1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Do

    Stowe Recreation Path

    5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.

    Tip Rent bikes in the village and ride it out-and-back before lunch.

    • Stowe Village
    • Free
    • 1.5 hr
    • Morning
  • Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road in VermontPhoto: Ed Holden · Google
    Do

    Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road

    4.5-mile gravel road to near the summit of Vermont's highest peak, with a short ridge walk on top.

    Tip Toll road open late May to mid-October, weather permitting.

    • Stowe Mountain Resort
    • $$
    • 2 hr
    • Clear midday
  • Ben & Jerry's Factory in VermontPhoto: Reachill Franche · Google
    Do

    Ben & Jerry's Factory

    Short factory tour with a tasting, plus the flavor graveyard on the hill.

    Tip Tours run on the half hour and sell out on fall weekends; buy tickets online.

    • Waterbury
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Weekday morning

Eat

Where we would book a table in Vermont across Waterbury Center and Downtown Waterbury.

  • Cold Hollow Cider Mill in VermontPhoto: Cold Hollow Cider Mill · Google
    Eat

    Cold Hollow Cider Mill

    Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.

    Tip Get donuts early on foliage weekends; lines build by late morning.

    • Waterbury Center
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Morning
  • Prohibition Pig in VermontPhoto: Prohibition Pig - Restaurant · Google
    Eat

    Prohibition Pig

    Smoked meats, fried chicken and a deep Vermont tap list in downtown Waterbury.

    Tip No reservations for most tables; expect a wait at dinner on weekends.

    • Downtown Waterbury
    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Early dinner

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Vermont in Stowe.

  • The Alchemist Brewery in VermontPhoto: The Alchemist Brewery · Google
    Drink

    The Alchemist Brewery

    Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.

    Tip Cans to go; check posted hours as they run limited days.

    • Stowe
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Afternoon

How to fit Vermont into a trip

Vermont is stop 1 of 3 on our New England Fall Foliage route. Follow it as-is or lift Vermont into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Vermont month by month

Average daily highs run from -4°C / 24°F in January to 25°C / 77°F in July. June is the wettest month, with about 131 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Vermont weather and the best time to visit →

Near Vermont

8 other destinations from our guides within about 250 km (155 mi), measured in a straight line.

Vermont questions, answered

How many days do you need in Vermont?

Our route notes suggest 2–3 days in Vermont. On our New England Fall Foliage route it is stop 1 of 3 in a 7-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 10 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Vermont best known for?

Base in Stowe for two or three days of foliage drives, cider stops and short hikes; add a half-day detour to Woodstock. Standouts on our list: Gold Brook Covered Bridge (Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe); Smugglers' Notch (Narrow Route 108 pass squeezed between cliffs and boulders, with short trails to Bingham Falls nearby); Billings Farm & Museum (Working dairy farm and museum on the edge of Woodstock, tied to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller park).

When is the best time to visit Vermont?

Our New England Fall Foliage route is best Sep – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (25°C / 77°F), the coolest in January (-4°C / 24°F) and the most rain in June (about 131 mm).

What are the best things to do in Vermont?

Start with Stowe Recreation Path, Gold Brook Covered Bridge, Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road, Smugglers' Notch and Ben & Jerry's Factory. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 3 sights, 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Vermont?

Our picks: Cold Hollow Cider Mill (Waterbury Center); Prohibition Pig (Downtown Waterbury). Get donuts early on foliage weekends; lines build by late morning (Cold Hollow Cider Mill).

What is near Vermont?

The closest destinations in our guides are Stowe (about 14 km / 8 mi), Woodstock (about 104 km / 65 mi) and White Mountains (about 106 km / 66 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Vermont with your crew

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