๐ Fall Foliage Adventure: NYC to Vermont & Beyond! ๐๐
"Autumn's leaves burn like flames, the maple red more intense than any summer hueโnature's final celebration." โ Walden ๐ Day 1: NYC โ Albany โ Stowe, VT Road Trip: 7 hours total. Dinner: Hen of the Wood in Stowe. Warning: Tiny portions! The lasagna had only 6 noodles, and the swordfish was gone in one bite. ๐คจ ๐ Day 2: Stowe Scenic Highlights Gondola Skyride ๐ก: ๆ้ซๅ friendly! Last ride up is at 4:30 PMโgo early to avoid lines! Stowe Community Church โช: Easy parking nearby. Great for a quick photo stop. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory ๐ญ: Verdict: Skip if you just want ice creamโit tastes like the pints from the supermarket. Highlight: The "Flavor Graveyard"โtombstones for discontinued flavors like "Turtle Soup" (2015-2015). ๐ Cold Hollow Cider Farm ๐: Free apple cider tasting straight from a giant vatโdelicious! Fun Fact: They feed apple pulp to pigs, supposedly giving the bacon an apple flavor. ๐ท ๐ Day 3: Hiking & Relaxing Moss Glen Falls ๐: Friend's review: "The water flow is weaker than my toilet flush." ๐ Nichols Ledge ๐ฅพ: Critical Tip: Download offline maps! No cell service out there. Difficulty: 30-minute scramble over unprotected terrain. Warning: If a fit-looking local says "you're almost there," don't believe themโit's a lie that will crush your soul. ๐ Woodstock Resort Inn ๐: Beautiful property with adorable sheep roaming around. Tree House Brewing Company ๐บ: Famous brewery. Beer is $5 a can, but the taste was... challenging. Not my cup of tea. ๐ Day 4: Castles & Countryside Gillette Castle State Park ๐ฐ: Tickets required to enter, but you can walk around the exterior for photos. Grace Farms ๐๐ A serene public space. Free entry with reservation. Played some basketball, read a book, enjoyed $2 coffee. Pure bliss. Final Verdict: I had an amazing time and I'll definitely be back! ๐ถ๐ #Travel #EastCoast #Albany #Hartford #Providence #TravelDiary
