10 days in Vermont Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Vermont travel route planner
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Make it your trip
Fly
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Stowe
— 3 nights
Drive
2
Saint Johnsbury
— 1 night
Drive
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Quechee
— 2 nights
Drive
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Manchester
— 3 nights
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Stowe — 3 nights

The Ski Capital of the East

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Stowe: Burlington (Church Street Marketplace, Burlington Bike Path, &more), Shelburne (Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Museum, &more) and Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks (in Montpelier). Next up on the itinerary: trek along Stowe Recreation Path, take in the dramatic scenery at Moss Glen Falls, cruise along Smugglers Notch State Park, and look for gifts at Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm.

To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Stowe online journey planner.

New York City to Stowe is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from New York City in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Stowe, with lows around 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Saint Johnsbury.
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Saint Johnsbury — 1 night

On the 26th (Fri), admire the landmark architecture of The Dog Chapel, then walk around Dog Mountain Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, and then stroll through Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.

To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Saint Johnsbury travel itinerary planner.

Drive from Stowe to Saint Johnsbury in 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Saint Johnsbury are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Quechee.
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Quechee — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): take a peaceful walk through Mount Tom, contemplate the long history of Billings Farm & Museum, then snap pictures at Taftsville Covered Bridge, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Harpoon Brewery. Keep things going the next day: experience rural life at Sugarbush Farm, then look for all kinds of wild species at Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), and then explore the stunning scenery at Quechee Gorge.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Quechee holiday planning tool.

You can drive from Saint Johnsbury to Quechee in 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Quechee are 70°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Manchester.
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Manchester — 3 nights

Explore Manchester's surroundings by going to Baird Farm Vermont Maple Syrup (in Chittenden), Killington Resort (in Killington) and Bennington (Bennington Museum, The Old First Church, &more).

To see maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Manchester trip planner.

Traveling by car from Quechee to Manchester takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to take a bus back home.
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Vermont travel guide

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The Green Mountain State
Known for its autumn foliage and maple syrup, Vermont is one of the country's smallest states in terms of both population and geographic area. Despite its small size and mostly rural character, the state boasts many picturesque places to visit, including Lake Champlain, one of the nation's largest freshwater bodies. Split in half by the Green Mountains--a popular holiday destination for hiking and skiing--Vermont features a rolling landscape dotted with farms and quaint towns known for their family-run inns, antique shops, and restaurants. Be sure to explore the state's many wild areas while on vacation, but beware of the so-called "mud season," a period of a few weeks when the state's unpaved roads become undrivable due to spring thaw.
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