33 days in Vermont Itinerary
33 days in Vermont Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Vermont vacation planner
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33 days in Vermont Itinerary
Start: Detroit
Fly:
4h 15min
1
Burlington
— 8 nights
Drive:
1h 45min
2
Saint Johnsbury
— 6 nights
Drive:
1h 15min
3
Quechee
— 5 nights
Drive:
1h 15min
4
Brandon
— 6 nights
Drive:
1h 15min
5
Manchester
— 7 nights
bus + Fly:
7h
End: Detroit
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8
nights
Burlington
8
nights

Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. Change things up with these side-trips from Burlington: Cabot Farmers' Store (in Waterbury Center), Stone Corral Brewery (in Richmond) and Stowe (Stowe Recreation Path, The Alchemist, & more). There's still lots to do: shop like a local with Church Street Marketplace, stroll through Burlington Bike Path, steep yourself in history at Shelburne Farms, and sample the tasty concoctions at Magic Hat Brewing Company.
To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Burlington trip itinerary builder app .
Detroit to Burlington is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Detroit in September since evenings lows in Burlington dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Saint Johnsbury.
To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Burlington trip itinerary builder app .
Detroit to Burlington is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Detroit in September since evenings lows in Burlington dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Saint Johnsbury.
Things to do in Burlington
Side Trips
Stowe, Shelburne, Montpelier, Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery
Highlights from your plan

Church Street Marketplace
10:00am, Wed Sep 25

Burlington Bike Path
2:30pm, Sun Sep 29

Stowe Recreation Path
1:00pm, Tue Sep 24
6
nights
Saint Johnsbury
6
nights

St. Change things up with these side-trips from Saint Johnsbury: Hope Cemetery (in Barre), Newport (Lake Memphremagog & Newport Bike Path) and Fisher Railroad Bridge (in Wolcott). There's much more to do: walk around Dog Mountain Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, admire the landmark architecture of The Dog Chapel, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Long Trail, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Pisgah.
Before you visit Saint Johnsbury, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Getting from Burlington to Saint Johnsbury by car takes about 2 hours. In October, daytime highs in Saint Johnsbury are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to drive to Quechee.
Before you visit Saint Johnsbury, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Getting from Burlington to Saint Johnsbury by car takes about 2 hours. In October, daytime highs in Saint Johnsbury are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to drive to Quechee.
Things to do in Saint Johnsbury
Side Trips
Newport, East Burke, Hope Cemetery, Fisher Railroad Bridge, Sunset Lake Floating Bridge
Highlights from your plan

Dog Mountain Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery
1:00pm, Fri Oct 4

Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
12:00pm, Sat Oct 5

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
4:00pm, Mon Oct 7
5
nights
Quechee
5
nights

Quechee is a census-designated place and one of five unincorporated villages in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont, United States. Explore Quechee's surroundings by going to Vermont Country Store (in Rockingham) and Plymouth (Calvin Coolidge Homestead & President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Quechee Gorge, sample the tasty concoctions at Harpoon Brewery, explore the striking landscape of Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, and get engrossed in the history at Billings Farm & Museum.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Quechee road trip planning site .
You can drive from Saint Johnsbury to Quechee in 1.5 hours. In October in Quechee, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Brandon.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Quechee road trip planning site .
You can drive from Saint Johnsbury to Quechee in 1.5 hours. In October in Quechee, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Brandon.
Things to do in Quechee
Side Trips
Woodstock, Windsor, Plymouth, Vermont Country Store, Montshire Museum of Science
Highlights from your plan

Quechee Gorge
3:30pm, Tue Oct 8

Sugarbush Farm
10:00am, Sat Oct 12

Billings Farm & Museum
12:00pm, Sat Oct 12
6
nights
Brandon
6
nights

Brandon is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Brandon side-trips: Bennington (New Catholic Cemetery, Bennington Battle Monument, & more), Papermill Village Bridge (in North Bennington) and Killington (Thundering Falls Trail & Killington Resort). The adventure continues: head outdoors with Inn to Inn, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Foley Brothers Brewing, relax in the rural setting at UVM Morgan Horse Farm, and admire the sheer force of Warren Falls.
For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Brandon trip planner.
Traveling by car from Quechee to Brandon takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in October, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to drive to Manchester.
For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Brandon trip planner.
Traveling by car from Quechee to Brandon takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in October, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to drive to Manchester.
Things to do in Brandon
Side Trips
Bennington, Killington, D.A.R. State Park, Warren Falls, UVM Morgan Horse Farm
Highlights from your plan

Killington Resort
1:30pm, Mon Oct 14

Bennington Battle Monument
1:30pm, Sun Oct 13

Maple View Farm Alpacas
1:00pm, Tue Oct 15
7
nights
Manchester
7
nights

Manchester is a town in, and one of two shire towns (county seats) of, Bennington County, Vermont, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Manchester: Weston (Vermont Country Store & Weston Priory), Ludlow (Okemo Mountain Resort & Buttermilk Falls) and TimberQuest Park (in Londonderry). There's still lots to do: browse the exhibits of Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, immerse yourself in nature at Woodford State Park, take in the dramatic scenery at Lye Brook Falls, and take in the awesome beauty at Equinox Mountain.
For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Manchester trip itinerary planning tool .
You can drive from Brandon to Manchester in 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Manchester can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Manchester trip itinerary planning tool .
You can drive from Brandon to Manchester in 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Manchester can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Manchester
Side Trips
Arlington, Weston, Ludlow, Putney, Merck Forest & Farmland Center
Highlights from your plan

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
10:00am, Thu Oct 24

Equinox Preservation Trust
3:30pm, Mon Oct 21

Vermont Country Store
3:30pm, Sat Oct 19
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