7-Day Vermont Itinerary

Theme: A mix of quaint New England towns, scenic mountain landscapes, and delicious local food across Vermont.

Best Time to Visit: Fall (September-October) for spectacular foliage or Summer (June-August) for outdoor adventures.

Day 1: Arrive in Burlington & Explore

Fly into Burlington International Airport (BTV).

Top Things to Do in Burlington:

Walk Along Church Street Marketplace.

Bike the Burlington Greenway Along Lake Champlain.

Try Local Brews at Foam Brewers or Zero Gravity Brewery.

Dinner at Hen of the Wood – Farm-to-Table Vermont Cuisine.

Overnight in Burlington.

Day 2: Stowe – Covered Bridges & Mountain Views

Drive from Burlington to Stowe (45 minutes).

Top Things to Do in Stowe:

Drive the Auto Toll Road Up Mount Mansfield – Vermont's Highest Peak.

Walk or Bike the Stowe Recreation Path.

Visit the Gold Brook Covered Bridge (Emily's Bridge).

Stop at Cold Hollow Cider Mill for Fresh Cider & Apple Cider Donuts.

Overnight in Stowe.

Day 3: Smugglers' Notch & Scenic Drives

Take a Scenic Drive Through Smugglers' Notch (Best in Fall).

Top Things to Do:

Hike the Sterling Pond Trail for a Beautiful Mountain Lake View.

Visit The Alchemist Brewery – Home of the Famous Heady Topper Beer.

Sunset at Trapp Family Lodge.

Overnight in Stowe or Montpelier.

Day 4: Montpelier & Woodstock – Vermont's Classic Villages

Drive from Stowe to Montpelier & Woodstock (1.5 hours).

Top Things to Do in Montpelier:

Visit the Vermont State House – One of the Smallest & Most Beautiful Capitols.

Stop at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks for a Maple Creemee.

Top Things to Do in Woodstock:

Visit Middle Covered Bridge – One of Vermont's Most Photographed.

Explore the Billings Farm & Museum.

Try Maple Syrup at Sugarbush Farm.

Overnight in Woodstock.

Day 5: Quechee Gorge & Southern Vermont

Drive from Woodstock to Quechee Gorge (15 minutes).

Top Things to Do in Quechee & Southern Vermont:

Hike Along Quechee Gorge – "Vermont's Grand Canyon."

Stop at Simon Pearce for Hand-Blown Glassware & Riverside Dining.

Visit an Apple Orchard Near Manchester for Cider & Donuts.

Drive to Manchester (1.5 hours).

Top Things to Do in Manchester:

Drive or Hike Mount Equinox Skyline Drive for Stunning Views.

Visit Northshire Bookstore.

Explore Hildene – The Lincoln Family Home.

Overnight in Manchester.

Day 6: Bennington – Historic Towns & Revolutionary War Sites

Drive from Manchester to Bennington (45 minutes).

Top Things to Do in Bennington:

Visit the Bennington Battle Monument.

Explore the Bennington Museum – Home to Grandma Moses Paintings.

Try a Classic Vermont Diner Like Blue Benn Diner.

Overnight in Bennington or Return to Burlington.

Day 7: Final Stops & Depart

Drive Back to Burlington (2.5 hours) or Spend the Morning Exploring More.

Optional Stops Along the Way:

Visit Shelburne Farms – A Beautiful Lakeside Estate & Cheese Farm.

Explore Green Mountain National Forest for a Short Hike.

Fly out of Burlington (BTV).

Total Drive Time:

Approx. 12-15 hours of scenic driving across Vermont.