Looking for a road trip in Vermont that you can do on less than one tank of gas? Well, here is a great one that takes you to sights, shops, eateries and even a quick hike – all in a 214 mile trip. If you are looking to check out VT in the winter without hitting the ski resorts, these places are sure to please everyone.
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Google Maps This trip takes 5 hours and 17 minutes to complete and is a doable 214 miles.
- Take the road less traveled on the Robert Frost Trail in Ripton.
Flickr/Jay Parker Take this one mile path and enjoy Robert Frost’s inspiring poetry along the way.
- Treat your sweet tooth at Middlebury Sweets in Middlebury.
Facebook/Middlebury Sweets Stock up with some sugary treats for your road trip at Middlebury Sweets, Vermont’s largest candy shop. While in Middlebury, try to spot Robert Indiana’s Love sculpture on the college campus!
- Walk the lovely Church Street in Downtown Burlington.
Facebook/The Church Street Marketplace Take a stroll through the cobblestone street decorated with holiday lights while you do some shopping in these one of a kind specialty shops.
- Visit the town of Stowe.
Flickr/Mark Goebel Whether you stay in the quaint village, visit the resort or take a trip to the Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe is a wonderful place to experience Vermont charm and hospitality.
- Enjoy lunch at the Prohibition Pig.
Facebook/Prohibition Pig For a tasty and filling meal, stop into the Prohibition Pig for a burger and a VT craft brew. For dessert, go to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill for a hot cider donut or an ice cream at the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, both of which are just down the street.
- Take in some frozen falls in Granville.
Flickr/Jay Parker Moss Glen Falls is spectacular in any season, but there is something extra special when it’s frozen.
- Enjoy the magic of Woodstock.
Facebook/Woodstock Inn & Resort Not quite sure where to start exploring in this quintessential Vermont town? Check out the Town Crier - a chalkboard in the town center where people add events and things to see.
- Brush up on your history in Plymouth Notch.
Flickr/Doug Kerr Visit the birthplace of Calvin Coolidge and see where he was sworn into office by his father in the middle of the night. This is a spectacular look back in time.
- See what you can find at the Vermont Country Store in Weston.
Tripadvisor/Richard C. This family-run store has a 100% satisfaction guarantee policy on all of their hard to find and unique items here. You’ll find just about everything you could ever want here!
- Watch the cheese making process in Grafton.
Tripadvisor/Derek W Check out how it’s made, and enjoy the samples at Grafton Village Cheese. You’ll want to take some home, too!
Moss Glen Falls in Granville is one of our favorite stops on this trip. Check out more frozen waterfalls in Vermont that are simply spectacular.
Google Maps
This trip takes 5 hours and 17 minutes to complete and is a doable 214 miles.
Flickr/Jay Parker
Take this one mile path and enjoy Robert Frost’s inspiring poetry along the way.
Facebook/Middlebury Sweets
Stock up with some sugary treats for your road trip at Middlebury Sweets, Vermont’s largest candy shop. While in Middlebury, try to spot Robert Indiana’s Love sculpture on the college campus!
Facebook/The Church Street Marketplace
Take a stroll through the cobblestone street decorated with holiday lights while you do some shopping in these one of a kind specialty shops.
Flickr/Mark Goebel
Whether you stay in the quaint village, visit the resort or take a trip to the Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe is a wonderful place to experience Vermont charm and hospitality.
Facebook/Prohibition Pig
For a tasty and filling meal, stop into the Prohibition Pig for a burger and a VT craft brew. For dessert, go to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill for a hot cider donut or an ice cream at the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, both of which are just down the street.
Moss Glen Falls is spectacular in any season, but there is something extra special when it’s frozen.
Facebook/Woodstock Inn & Resort
Not quite sure where to start exploring in this quintessential Vermont town? Check out the Town Crier - a chalkboard in the town center where people add events and things to see.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Visit the birthplace of Calvin Coolidge and see where he was sworn into office by his father in the middle of the night. This is a spectacular look back in time.
Tripadvisor/Richard C.
This family-run store has a 100% satisfaction guarantee policy on all of their hard to find and unique items here. You’ll find just about everything you could ever want here!
Tripadvisor/Derek W
Check out how it’s made, and enjoy the samples at Grafton Village Cheese. You’ll want to take some home, too!
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