Last day in Vermont tomorrow, what to finish off with?

Submitted by fourNtwentyz t3_y9fice in vermont

Hi all,

2 Aussies here travelling around US atm, we’re based in Waterbury for tomorrow and want to know what else to do, so far we have done: Ben and Jerry’s, smugglers notch (just drove thru as so many people there today), Burlington, hollow cider, Wayside diner.

We were freezing our butts off today (we live in tropical part of Aus), this state is so beautiful and we don’t want to miss something that we wish we got to while we were here.

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Khanover7 t1_it5bpaz wrote

Lake Willoughby and the Jay Peak Tram (if you want to drive).

Colchester Causeway - if you’re near Burlington

Middlebury

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Wader_Man t1_it5diw4 wrote

Go for German food at the Von Trapp bierhall, the Sound of Music Von Trapps. Then up Stowe mountain or even just the townsite.

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cheetofoot t1_it5dk1x wrote

Unsure if it's your style, but Little River State Park is nearby. Ask at the ranger station for the map for the "history hike", there's a town that was cut off by the creation of the reservoir and there's beautiful stands of maples to walk through and check out the stone fences, abandoned orchards and sugar bushes, grave sites, foundations, and even one lone standing building.

You could also head to Waitsfield and see the Rt 100 drive which is gorgeous.

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fauxsota t1_it5dp7j wrote

If you’re like the Aussies I know, get a beer and meal at the black back pub. Friendly owner and amazing beer list. Enjoy, yah budgie smugglers.

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bibliophile222 t1_it5ffd6 wrote

No hiking yet? It's not a true Vermont trip without some kind of walking/hiking trail.

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brownshoe45 t1_it5fr59 wrote

Stowe Pinnacle is a great short hike with beautiful views

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fourNtwentyz OP t1_it5ft4h wrote

Replying to bibliophile222 (#160,541)

What’s a good one? We also under packed with warm clothing so it’s been challenging as we’ve had to buy winter clothes here haha can’t imagine hiking up windy cold trails right now but we won’t be wusses and brave the cold for the amazing experience and views

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contrary-contrarian t1_it5g5d3 wrote

Have you done a hike? Go hike Mt. Hunger over to White Rocks. Gorgeous views and a neat hike. Well worth the adventure! Bring warm layers and plenty of snacks and water!

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bibliophile222 t1_it5gb5f wrote

Replying to fourNtwentyz (#160,563)

Some trails near Waterbury that I've heard good things about are Perry Hill and Stowe Pinnacle. There's also Camels Hump if you're up for something bigger, but it would definitely take more time, possibly be wet, and definitely chilly.

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roadtrip-ne t1_it5mgk2 wrote

Prohibition Pig or The Alchemist if you like beer.

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HandCarvedRabbits t1_it5rfyq wrote

Take the time drive out to Lake Willoughby. It is one of the most beautiful spots in the state.

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Spare_Expert_1247 t1_it5rkff wrote

A day,

Toast and egg in Waitsfield, take mad river lift to top, Drive over app gap,to Mount philo, to Red onion sandwich, to cookie love, Charlotte beach(covered bridge), fiddlehead brewery, shelburn museum, red rocks, burton factory, oak ledge sunset. Dinner Burlington maybe trat.

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Severe-Board7639 t1_it5y83d wrote

Shelburne Farms and Shelburne Museum are great spots to check out!

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Joebone10 t1_it6dlqn wrote

Vann trap lodge is cool to see. That’s close by in that area. Sound of music Family. If you are familiar. Hope you did see the leaves in NH. Burlington is very cultural. College town and great good.

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shortieXV t1_it6v1yc wrote

If you haven't grabbed a cider donut or some apple pie from a local orchard this time of year do that.

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VermontSkier1 t1_it6ykpk wrote

Replying to fourNtwentyz (#160,635)

If you're feeling really brave, go down to Fosters after for a quick swim. Deep, clear pool in the river, always cold. In stowe, Across from the matterhorn on 108, Up Notchbrook road, .3 miles on the left behind the guardrail.

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gooker10 t1_it708pl wrote

if your in the mad river valley canteen creeme

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adventuremonger1 t1_it757n2 wrote

lake willoughby or burlington if you have the time. Lake willoughby is gorgeous pristine. Burlington cool vermont city

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SlytherinTargaryen t1_it75c9r wrote

If you really want that classic haunted New England vibe for Halloween, look up Emily’s bridge and swing by. You like bridges haunted by jilted lovers, right?

ETA The Trapp Family Lodge, if you feel like checking out the actual family The Sound of Music was based on.

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21stCenturyJanes t1_it7p2pw wrote

Go to Montpelier - cute town and a lot of the downtown stores are having sales today. Walk around, have lunch, short hike in the park right behind the State House if you're inclined. Go to Three Penny Taproom if you want beer, Barr Hill if you like cocktails.

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worps1 t1_it7s4ru wrote

Go do a maple farm tour, dm if you’re curious about places to go check out

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alunnatic t1_it9772z wrote

There are a couple corn mazes

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MYrobouros t1_itcuw7h wrote

Prohibition Pig is a good meal if you work up an appetite

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