Where to go in Vermont??
Sep 17, 2017 20:33:54 #
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Lots of marble places and Weston has lots of wood shops.
Thanks for the tips!
Sep 17, 2017 20:35:41 #
fergmark wrote:
Yes. The Simon Pearce store was a really nice lunch, and the glass blowing is interesting. We also found some really good places to shop for antiques in the area
Sounds great! Might need more than a week it sounds like!
Sep 17, 2017 20:39:05 #
vtangus wrote:
Go to Woodstock, VT. The Billings Farm and Vermont's only National Park are there (Marsh, Billings, Rockefeller NP). Many great photo opportunities. Cloudland Road is famous for photo sites and Cloudland Farm Restaurant is fabulous for Farm to Plate local dining.
That sounds like a must see! All you had to say was "many great photo opportunities".
Thanks!
Sep 17, 2017 20:46:37 #
garypo wrote:
You are going to one of my wife's and my favorite ... (show quote)
Now I am really getting excited. We went to Canada (Montreal and Quebec City) and loved it there. Being as Vermont is not that far south, it seemed a good choice for us, because we all loved Canada so much. I wish we had more time but unfortunately we only have 5-1/2 full days, so we are going to have to make some choices. Thanks for the suggestions!
Tresa
Sep 17, 2017 20:47:54 #
Ballangrud wrote:
Take a trip to Weston, VT and visit the Vermont Country Store. It's a lovely drive down route 100 through small valleys and and mountain peaks.
Someone else suggested that drive. Thanks!
Sep 17, 2017 20:50:08 #
jcave wrote:
Foliage is already beginning to turn (9/16). A few suggestions: make sure you have reservations for lodging; you might enjoy the Hero Islands on Lake Champlain just north of Burlington; for fun drive through Smugglers Notch as you leave Stowe; the East Side in Newport on Lake Memphremagog is a great place for lunch; lastly, bring a sweater and jacket since it could be 30˚or 80˚ on any given day.
Thanks for the tips. We have all learned from experience, to pack for all types of weather. Layering, as we call it! Sounds like a great trip to take. I hope we can get most of this in!
Tresa
Sep 17, 2017 20:50:50 #
Nosaj wrote:
Suggested areas for excellent photo ops:
1. Peach am - Danville areas
2. Stowe areas
3. Bennington areas.
1. Peach am - Danville areas
2. Stowe areas
3. Bennington areas.
Thanks!
Sep 17, 2017 20:52:18 #
DragonsLady wrote:
Don't forget the two Vermont Country Stores. One has a covered bridge on the property. I don't remember the towns, but they're mentioned in the catalogs they send out.
Sep 18, 2017 07:47:24 #
If you and/or wife are into flea markets, the best one is in Wilmington, VT, held both Sat & Sun. Lots of photo opportunities. Wilmington itself is a pretty little town which is just recovering from a major natural disaster event a few years ago. Mt. Snow is along Route 100 and Stratton Mt off of Route 30 - ski areas with the foliage giving good photo opportunities. Have fun and happy picture taking!
Sep 18, 2017 07:55:37 #
While in the Quechee VT area (also known as the Grand Canyon of VT), if you are into bird photography, especially raptors, visit VINS - The Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee, Vermont. They take in injured birds (primarily birds of prey) and if they cannot be cured and released back into the wild, they become a member of this facility. They have two or three shows a day with photo op after the show for close-ups. They also have a number of nature walking trails. One of my favorite destinations while in VT.
Sep 18, 2017 19:56:53 #
nancyab wrote:
If you and/or wife are into flea markets, the best one is in Wilmington, VT, held both Sat & Sun. Lots of photo opportunities. Wilmington itself is a pretty little town which is just recovering from a major natural disaster event a few years ago. Mt. Snow is along Route 100 and Stratton Mt off of Route 30 - ski areas with the foliage giving good photo opportunities. Have fun and happy picture taking!
Thank you for the tips! It is actually me and my sisters, my husband is not going on this trip. No husbands allowed! LOL
Sep 18, 2017 20:01:23 #
nancyab wrote:
While in the Quechee VT area (also known as the Gr... (show quote)
Thanks, sounds like a great organization. I love to take pics of anything nature has to offer. I am not sure if this trip will allow me enough time to do all the things recommended. Especially when traveling with four other females. But I hope I get to take my time and get some really good photographs while I am there. I might have to trek out on my own one day. Thanks for the suggestion, and I am adding it to my list.
Sep 18, 2017 21:01:04 #
Well, I have gotten nice photo trips by taking RTE 30 west out of Brattleboro! Plan accordingly as not to many places to stay overnight, but the scenic views of the covered bridges, rivers, etc are worth any inconvience! Enjoy
Sep 18, 2017 21:01:36 #
Well, I have gotten nice photo trips by taking RTE 30 west out of Brattleboro! Plan accordingly as not to many places to stay overnight, but the scenic views of the covered bridges, rivers, etc are worth any inconvience! Enjoy! And yes Queeche Gorge is another!
Sep 20, 2017 14:29:54 #
Tet68survivor wrote:
Well, I have gotten nice photo trips by taking RTE 30 west out of Brattleboro! Plan accordingly as not to many places to stay overnight, but the scenic views of the covered bridges, rivers, etc are worth any inconvience! Enjoy
Thanks! Sounds like fun.
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