There are so many fun and interesting places in Vermont that sometimes it’s hard to just pick one and run with it. So, to make things easier while you plan out your afternoon, day or weekend, we’ve gathered some awesome places that you’ll love. These are some of the best day trips in Vermont and they will be sure to create memories to last a lifetime.

  1. Montshire Museum of Science - 1 Montshire Road, Norwich

Facebook/Montshire Museum of Science You’ll love all the indoor and outdoor exhibits at this hands-on museum that is filled with adventure. Be sure to bring a change of clothes in case you have too much fun in the water exhibits! Please visit their website before visiting to learn more about the museum, opening hours, and other important information.

  1. Lake Willoughby - Westmore

Flickr/Brandi Whether you spend the day hiking, beaching or boating, a day spent here is a memory that will last a lifetime.

  1. Quechee Gorge - Route 4, Quechee

Flickr/Gerald Azenaro Hike to the bottom of Quechee Gorge - it’s a lot easier than it looks!

  1. Billings Farm & Museum - 69 Old River Road, Woodstock

Facebook/Billings Farm & Museum This scenic spot in Woodstock is a working farm, producing milk and some of the finest cheddar cheese around. A museum also has an informative movie and interesting exhibits. Head over to the Billings Farm and Museum website to gather more information about this special place.

  1. Shelburne Museum - 6000 Shelburne Road,Shelburne

Facebook/Shelburne Museum It wouldn’t be hard to spend an entire day here! You’ll find over 150,000 works in a remarkable setting of 39 buildings in a pristine and picturesque setting. Read more about the Shelburne Museum.

  1. Church Street Marketplace - Church Street, Burlington

Facebook/The Church Street Marketplace With its many outdoor cafes, unique shops and outdoor street performers, Church Street is a wonderful destination for everyone.

  1. Merck Forest & Farmland Center - 3270 Route 315, Rupert

Facebook/Merck Forest & Farmland Center There are plenty of animals at this working farm, and the hiking trails through the forest are incredible. A perfect family-friendly destination. This is one of those can’t-miss getaway spots in Vermont that everyone will love.

  1. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site - 3780 Rt 100A, Plymouth

Tripadvisor/PBeauPLoin The well preserved town is chock full of history and you can even sample some cheese. Yum! Head over to the official President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site website for opening hours, events, and other informative information.

  1. The Dog Chapel & Dog Mountain - 143 Parks Rd, Dog Mountain, Saint Johnsbury

Tripadvisor/TR1 Let your favorite four legged friends call the shots for the day and head to Dog Mountain for some furry adventures. Be sure to visit the amazing Dog Chapel there, too!

  1. Smugglers Notch State Park - 6443 Mountain Road, Stowe

Flickr/Kevin Jarrett From hiking to biking to waterfalls and even camping, you’ll never run out of things to do at this popular State Park; it’s Vermont travel at its finest.

Where do you love to go traveling in Vermont? Let us know what places you’d add to this list. Leave a comment below with your recommendations. We look forward to reading the responses.

Facebook/Montshire Museum of Science

You’ll love all the indoor and outdoor exhibits at this hands-on museum that is filled with adventure. Be sure to bring a change of clothes in case you have too much fun in the water exhibits! Please visit their website before visiting to learn more about the museum, opening hours, and other important information.

Flickr/Brandi

Whether you spend the day hiking, beaching or boating, a day spent here is a memory that will last a lifetime.

Flickr/Gerald Azenaro

Hike to the bottom of Quechee Gorge - it’s a lot easier than it looks!

Facebook/Billings Farm & Museum

This scenic spot in Woodstock is a working farm, producing milk and some of the finest cheddar cheese around. A museum also has an informative movie and interesting exhibits. Head over to the Billings Farm and Museum website to gather more information about this special place.

Facebook/Shelburne Museum

It wouldn’t be hard to spend an entire day here! You’ll find over 150,000 works in a remarkable setting of 39 buildings in a pristine and picturesque setting. Read more about the Shelburne Museum.

Facebook/The Church Street Marketplace

With its many outdoor cafes, unique shops and outdoor street performers, Church Street is a wonderful destination for everyone.

Facebook/Merck Forest & Farmland Center

There are plenty of animals at this working farm, and the hiking trails through the forest are incredible. A perfect family-friendly destination. This is one of those can’t-miss getaway spots in Vermont that everyone will love.

Tripadvisor/PBeauPLoin

The well preserved town is chock full of history and you can even sample some cheese. Yum! Head over to the official President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site website for opening hours, events, and other informative information.

Tripadvisor/TR1

Let your favorite four legged friends call the shots for the day and head to Dog Mountain for some furry adventures. Be sure to visit the amazing Dog Chapel there, too!

Flickr/Kevin Jarrett

From hiking to biking to waterfalls and even camping, you’ll never run out of things to do at this popular State Park; it’s Vermont travel at its finest.

For more places that are perfect for seizing the day, try to accomplish these 11 epic adventures you must take in Vermont before you die.

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Address: 1 Montshire Rd, Norwich, VT 05055, USAAddress: Lake Willoughby, Westmore, VT, USAAddress: Quechee Gorge, Hartford, VT 05001, USAAddress: Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT 05091, USAAddress: Shelburne Museum, 6000 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482, USAAddress: Church Street, Church St, Burlington, VT 05401, USAAddress: Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USAAddress: Calvin Coolidge Historic Site, 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth, VT 05056, USAAddress: Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, 143 Parks Rd, St Johnsbury, VT 05819, USAAddress: Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground, 6443 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA

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best day trips in Vermont August 17, 2020 Luke What is the most scenic town in Vermont? To give an answer to this question is sure to upset some and please others due to how unanswerable this question is. We could give so many right answers here. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, as they say. But with that being said, here are our picks for the five most scenic towns in Vermont: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and worthy towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont.  What are the oldest attractions in Vermont? Vermont has a long and fascinating history. There are restaurants which were founded in the 18th century, 19th-century townhouses, general stores, covered bridges, and old towns that have stood the demanding test of time. Vermont’s oldest attractions are everywhere! For more information about specific attractions, take a look at this article of the eight oldest and most historic towns in Vermont. And if you are interested in dining at the oldest restaurant and tavern in all of Vermont, make a reservation at the Ye Olde Tavern, founded in 1790. What are the most beautiful hikes in Vermont? One of the most scenic hikes in Vermont is the elevation hike up Mt. Mansfield, which provides some of the most spectacular views in our state. If you are interested in hiking Mt. Mansfield, we highly recommend taking the Sunset Ridge Trail; the trail is easily accessible from Underhill State Park and is well marked. Some other beautiful hikes in Vermont are 1. Mount Pisgah Trail, 2. Camel’s Hump Trail, and 3. Lye Brook Falls Trail. Happy hiking!

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best day trips in Vermont

August 17, 2020

Luke

What is the most scenic town in Vermont? To give an answer to this question is sure to upset some and please others due to how unanswerable this question is. We could give so many right answers here. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, as they say. But with that being said, here are our picks for the five most scenic towns in Vermont: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and worthy towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont.  What are the oldest attractions in Vermont? Vermont has a long and fascinating history. There are restaurants which were founded in the 18th century, 19th-century townhouses, general stores, covered bridges, and old towns that have stood the demanding test of time. Vermont’s oldest attractions are everywhere! For more information about specific attractions, take a look at this article of the eight oldest and most historic towns in Vermont. And if you are interested in dining at the oldest restaurant and tavern in all of Vermont, make a reservation at the Ye Olde Tavern, founded in 1790. What are the most beautiful hikes in Vermont? One of the most scenic hikes in Vermont is the elevation hike up Mt. Mansfield, which provides some of the most spectacular views in our state. If you are interested in hiking Mt. Mansfield, we highly recommend taking the Sunset Ridge Trail; the trail is easily accessible from Underhill State Park and is well marked. Some other beautiful hikes in Vermont are 1. Mount Pisgah Trail, 2. Camel’s Hump Trail, and 3. Lye Brook Falls Trail. Happy hiking!

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

To give an answer to this question is sure to upset some and please others due to how unanswerable this question is. We could give so many right answers here. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, as they say. But with that being said, here are our picks for the five most scenic towns in Vermont: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and worthy towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont. 

What are the oldest attractions in Vermont?

Vermont has a long and fascinating history. There are restaurants which were founded in the 18th century, 19th-century townhouses, general stores, covered bridges, and old towns that have stood the demanding test of time. Vermont’s oldest attractions are everywhere! For more information about specific attractions, take a look at this article of the eight oldest and most historic towns in Vermont. And if you are interested in dining at the oldest restaurant and tavern in all of Vermont, make a reservation at the Ye Olde Tavern, founded in 1790.

What are the most beautiful hikes in Vermont?

One of the most scenic hikes in Vermont is the elevation hike up Mt. Mansfield, which provides some of the most spectacular views in our state. If you are interested in hiking Mt. Mansfield, we highly recommend taking the Sunset Ridge Trail; the trail is easily accessible from Underhill State Park and is well marked. Some other beautiful hikes in Vermont are 1. Mount Pisgah Trail, 2. Camel’s Hump Trail, and 3. Lye Brook Falls Trail. Happy hiking!