danvtemt t1_ituu893 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Yeah, get away from Woodstock and go see the real Vermont

BostonUH t1_itv1fck wrote on October 26, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Woodstock is a bit touristy, but OP is a tourist. There’s a reason so many people flock to it - easily one of the top towns I’d recommend to anyone visiting.

danvtemt t1_itv23k2 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 2:57 PM

Fair enough! Gotta admit when I visited places like Chicago and Albuquerque last year for the first time, I wanted to see touristy places too. But I also like to get a taste of what lies beneath the glitter as well.

BostonUH t1_itv2vl6 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Totally - Woodstock is a great “intro to Vermont” visit before going a little deeper :)

Droopynuts OP t1_ituvehy wrote on October 26, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Do you have any recommendations for where to go? I live in CT and I’m looking to go for a day trip

danvtemt t1_ituwt97 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 2:21 PM

In Southern Vermont, explore Brattleboro, the old mill town of Springfield, Chester, White River Jct... all interesting places that aren't the "tourist version " of Vermont. Find all the towns in between, follow the rivers, grab lunch at a small store in a small town.

shitsh0wmama t1_ituxzzd wrote on October 26, 2022 at 2:30 PM

CHESTER! It's beautiful foliage has kind of gone by, though. Drive route 100, beautiful!

hiyguy t1_iu7l482 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 4:06 AM

Hartland Diner for breakfast. 100% local ingredients from scratch every single day.

Harpoon Brewery in Windsor for lunch. Check out the surrounding shops.

Angkor Wat Restaurant in Woodstock for dinner.

You won't be disappointed.