tresap23 Loc: Texas

Ok Ugly Hedgers, I am going on my annual "Sister Trip". This year will make 20 years, that my sisters and I have taken an annual trip to a different destination. This year, it looks like it is Vermont! We all "love" the upper East Coast and New England States, this time of year. As we all live in the South, Southwest, and Cali, none of us get the full "change of Seasons" that is so beautiful up North. But, we have covered most all of them, from Maryland to Maine! So, Vermont it is!! Any suggestions on Restaurants, and places that we should see. Historical sites, etc. We will be staying in Burlington, and taking a few day trips to Stowe and Waterbury. I will be taking my camera this year. I have taken it the past 2 years and have been happy I did. I usually take my P&S. So if any of you have suggestions on where to go to get Beautiful Photos, let me know. And for those of you that live on the upper West Coast, we have covered a few of those as well. Love it there too! Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Tresa

(Girls Just Wanna Have Fun) note, not the kind that will get us in trouble!!

"The Sista's" Newport, RI Oct 2016

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orrie smith Loc: Kansas

Check out a website called roadtrippers.com. You can map out where you want to go and the website will give you ideas on what to see, where to eat, and lodging.

tresap23 Loc: Texas

Thanks, I will do that!

foodie65

If you don't mind a bit of a drive (about 1 hour) Barre VT (just outside Montpelier, the state capitol) would bring you to the Rock of Ages granite quarry.
While in Barre you could visit the local cemetery which has some unique monuments (2 attached).
Montpelier is also a nice town to visit (smallest US state capitol city, by population).

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tresap23 Loc: Texas

I will put this on our list! We did plan to go to Montpelier. Love the photos! Those are some interesting and over the top Monuments. I am sure I don't have enough money in my Life Insurance to afford one of those. haha. Beautiful though!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Tresa..A must place is Shelburne Farms about 8 miles south of Burlington. It was a Vanderbilt estate and now a not for profit with a superb mission. A superb place for dinner or breakfast. Take a tour or hike. The views are awesome. If you take a tour and your driver is Tony or Bill, say Hi from Stan. I gave tours for 12 years at Shelburne Farms.
https://shelburnefarms.org

Also consider a Ferry Ride from Charlotte VT to Essex NY.. Charlotte is around 15 miles south of Burlington. Essex NY is a quaint town.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Ben and Jerry's ice cream factory.....Waterbury, VT. Who doesn't love ice cream. Take the tour....get a free sample.

tresap23 Loc: Texas

Wow Sounds Awesome! We will put that on our list for sure! Thanks
And I will certainly say hello from you, if I see them. Writing down their names!!

tresap23 Loc: Texas

Oh, I plan on that one!! It was already on my list. Thanks for the suggestion!

Quinn 4

If you don't mind driving on small back roads and up and down hills. The only four lane highway is Interstate 89. It begin in the north west part of the state, goes south that cut east to New Ham. Enjoy Vermont.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

a lot depends upon when you will be there. Peak fall foliage is about the first week in October. The trip to the top of mt mansfield (the mountain at Stowe) is a must. I skied it many times (when my hips weren't made of titanium). The ride up mountain rd rte 100 gives a awesome view of the mountain. If you go in October bring warm clothing it can get very cold. You probably won't get any snow. But if you go in November you probably will. visit a sugaring house. Vermont is famous for it's maple syrup. Lake Champlain has unlimited photo opportunities. Get up before the sun, when the lake is still, great reflections along the coast as the sun comes up.

tresap23 Loc: Texas

Thanks for the great suggestions. We are going to Stowe and Waterbury, so I will make sure we go up to the top of the mountain. Thanks!

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

you can actually drive to the top of Mt. Mansfield. The toll road (A beginner ski run) is a steep uphill ride. The cost is a ourageous $25.You better have good brakes for the trip down if you decide to do it,

foodie65

If you get to Shelburne Farms , you will also want to visit Shelburne Museum. Google both.

repleo Loc: Boston

Add Woodstock and nearby Quechee to your list. Make sure to visit the Simon Pearce store in Quechee and have lunch in their restaurant. It is in a lovely old mill building hanging out over the river with a weir and covered bridge. Quechee Gorge is just a couple of miles down the road.

To find the best colors, Google for fall foliage forecast maps as you get close to your trip.

Have fun. Post pics.