🍁 Fall Foliage Day Trip in Burlington, Vermont | Ultimate Guide 🍂

Vermont is famous for having the most stunning autumn in the USA! Here’s how to make the most of a one-day leaf-peeping adventure 🚗💨 📅 When to Go Late September – October 12 is peak foliage season! Colors are brightest during this period. 🗓️ 🌄 Morning: Start in Bennington Bennington Battle Monument 🏛️ Head here early for panoramic views of three states and breathtaking foliage from above! Drive to Manchester 🏡 Stroll through Main Street – the church and school against a backdrop of colorful mountains make perfect photos! 📸 🍁 Mid-Morning: Woodstock & Maple Grove Farm Woodstock Village 🏘️ Explore New England charm with historic bridges, churches, and tree-lined streets. Must-see spots: Middle Covered Bridge First Church Elm Street Bridge Central Street Walk Maple Grove Farm 🚜 (11 miles from Woodstock) A photogenic farm surrounded by vibrant maple trees – great for photos! 📷 🍦 Afternoon: Ben & Jerry’s & Stowe Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour 🍦 Book tickets online in advance ($15)! Take a 20-minute tour, see the production line, and taste new flavors. Don’t miss the Flavor Graveyard! 😂 Stowe Village ⛪ Drive 10 mins to iconic Stowe Community Church – park near Salon Salon and shoot at the Stowe Community Church Viewpoint. Best for portraits around October 10! 👩🎨 Gondola Skyride 🚡 Soak in aerial views of the mountains draped in fall colors! Last ride at 4:30 PM – don’t be late! 🏔️ 🌆 Evening: Burlington & Overnight Stay Drive to Burlington (1+ hour) Have dinner downtown and explore: Vermont State Capitol 🏛️ University of Vermont 🎓 Church Street Marketplace 🛍️ (red-brick church photo spot!) Stay overnight in Burlington – you’ll need it! 🏨 🛣️ Next Morning: Scenic Drive on VT Rte 100 Before heading back, drive along Vermont Route 100 – the state’s most beautiful foliage road! 🍂🚗 From Duxbury to Killington, every turn is a postcard view! #FallFoliage #Vermont #LeafPeeping #TravelGuide #DayTrip #NewEngland #AutumnVibes #RoadTrip #BostonLife #StudyInUSA 🍁📸