7 days in Burlington, Albany & Hershey Itinerary

Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Chittenden County. Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): stroll around Waterfront Park, hike along Burlington Bike Path, then see Vintage Photography Emporium, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Church Street Marketplace. Keep things going the next day: get curious at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then contemplate the long history of Shelburne Farms, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Magic Hat Brewing Company.

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Alma, Canada to Burlington is an approximately 21-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Alma in June; daily highs in Burlington reach 29°C and lows reach 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Albany.

Albany is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): get a new perspective on nature at New York State Museum, then take an in-depth tour of USS Slater DE-766, then take in nature's colorful creations at Central Park Rose Garden, and finally take an in-depth tour of Burden Iron Works Museum.

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You can drive from Burlington to Albany in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In June, daily temperatures in Albany can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to fly to Hershey.

Home of the Hershey Chocolate Company, the town of Hershey is regularly referred to as the sweetest place on earth.

On the 29th (Thu), get to know the resident critters at ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, admire the natural beauty at Hershey Gardens, then examine the collection at The Hershey Story Museum, and finally learn about winemaking at Cullari Vineyards and Winery. On the next day, browse the eclectic array of goods at Bird in Hand Farmers Market, steep yourself in history at The Amish Farm and House, take an in-depth tour of Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, then stop by Kitchen Kettle Village, and finally shop like a local with Kauffman Orchards.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Hershey road trip website.

Traveling by flight from Albany to Hershey takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Hershey when traveling from Albany in June, with lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can travel back home.