8 days in Vermont Itinerary

Manchester is a town in, and one of two shire towns (county seats) of, Bennington County, Vermont, United States. On the 21st (Fri), admire the natural beauty at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, relax in the rural setting at North Meadow Farm, and then look for gifts at Vermont Country Store. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bromley Mountain, get engrossed in the history at Bennington Museum, then appreciate the history behind Bennington Battle Monument, and finally snap pictures at Bridge at the Green.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Manchester online attractions planner.

New York City to Manchester is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, Manchester is little chillier than New York City - with highs of 79°F and lows of 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Quechee.

Quechee is a census-designated place and one of five unincorporated villages in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont, United States. On the 23rd (Sun), relax in the rural setting at Sugarbush Farm, look for all kinds of wild species at Vermont Institute of Natural Science, and then take in breathtaking views at Quechee Gorge.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Quechee route planner.

Getting from Manchester to Quechee by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August in Quechee, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 56°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel to East Burke.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): walk around Dog Mountain Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, then hike along Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Willoughby.

To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the East Burke road trip website.

Traveling by car from Quechee to East Burke takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Quechee in August, you will find days in East Burke are a bit cooler (75°F), and nights are about the same (54°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Burlington.

Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. Get out of town with these interesting Burlington side-trips: Stowe (The Alchemist, Stowe Recreation Path, &more) and Smugglers' Notch Resort (in Jeffersonville). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Burlington Bike Path, stroll around Waterfront Park, observe the fascinating underwater world at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, and look for gifts at Lake Champlain Chocolates.

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Getting from East Burke to Burlington by car takes about 2 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from East Burke in August, with highs in Burlington at 81°F and lows at 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.