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What to do and see in Vermont, United States: The Best Scenic Drives
Whether you’re exploring Vermont’s covered bridges, visiting Quechee Gorge or skiing at Killington, you’ll find Vermont to be picture-perfect. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll love Vermont. In winter, of course, there’s plenty of skiing and snowboarding. In the warmer months, however, Vermont offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and boating. If you enjoy boating, swimming and fishing, a vacation rental on Lake Champlain might be perfect for you.
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1. Lincoln Gap Road
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Scenic road from the town of Lincoln to Warren, from which you can access both short and long hikes.
Reviewed By 166helmuts
Laura and I have stopped here in the fall 4 times and always are amazed at the beauty of this road, especially when you near the top of the gap. Also, there is a beautiful fairly moderate hike to sunset ledge. Not too long, with a gorgeous view of the Champlain valley. This year we mistakenly took the hike to Mt. Abraham, which ascends over 1800 feet, very rocky, 2.7 miles one way. Although the view at the summit was great, it was too demanding for us.... took us 5 hours( we are in our 70's). The sunset hike would have been a 2 hour hike and the view there is just as good.
2. Vermont Route 100
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Molly Stark Trail
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
A 40-mile scenic drive between Bennington and Brattleboro.
Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States
My wife and I had a very pleasant ride along Route 9 west of Brattleboro and visited three stops that were well worth our time. First, east of Hogback Mt Scenic Overlook. we stopped at Matt's Maple Syrup outlet where we bought one half gallon of delicious syrup. Second, on the west side of Hogback Mt. Scenic Overlook, we stopped at the Molly Stark State Park where we walked along the trails with our Golden Retriever in quiet woodlands. Thirdly, we stopped at the Hogback Mt Scenic Overlook where one can see for miles and miles.
4. Smugglers Notch State Park
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4.5 based on 357 reviews
This narrow path through thousand-foot cliffs, once a smuggling route into Canada, is now a park used for biking, hiking, picnicking and rockclimbing.
Reviewed By MaryJ071597 - Spokane, United States
We stayed a night in Stowe during the peak color season and this drive was recommended to us. We are so glad we did it. It was gorgeous! We had limited time so we were very disappointed we didn't get to experience more of this area. We made it to Smugglers Notch though and captured some beautiful shots. The road is very winding up there. It was super windy and we watched the leaves getting blown off the trees. We definitey recommend this scenic drive.
5. Bingo Road
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Scenic road.
6. Highway 100
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Scenic drive running nearly the length of Vermont which offers glorious scenery, especially during foliage season.
Reviewed By F6192VIcarolp - Perkasie, United States
Beautiful scenery and plenty of places to park and take pictures. Allow plenty of time to stop and enjoy nature at its best.
7. Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By gazooby - Bloomington, United States
When you arrive at the entrance gate, they will give you a lecture on how to get up and down safely. PAY ATTENTION TO IT! The road is narrow, has no guard rails, and if you don't listen to the gate person you will burn out your brakes. In fact, check your brakes before you think about going. At the top, generous sized parking lot allows you to take the hiking trail along the spine of Mansfield as far as you want, doubling back when ready. The trail is Moderate for a half mile or so, then goes to Strenuous when you start climbing rocks. It is one of my favorite trails in the entire state, so worth the drive--and worth the pricey entrance fee if you can't hike 10 strenuous miles on your own. But I saw kids hiking with flip flops, which is not recommended. Also, expect bad weather. It was sleeting (Oct. 1) when we arrived but cleared up within an hour.
8. Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By rogerhY5668ET - Cardiff, United Kingdom
This was a great thing to do but you need clear skies to appreciate the vista's. Not being over run by tourists made the trip more enjoyable. There are several vantage points to stop for the views across the valleys and take in the wonderful colors not just at the Mountaintop itself. The Visitor Center at the top is something that you must do when traveling up the mountain. There are explanatory facts about the lives of the monks in the monastery and very revealing.
9. White River Road
Scenic Road in Granville.
10. Stone Valley Byway
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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