Planning a road trip can often turn out to be a tedious and time-intensive project. Figuring out the route and which attractions to visit all take a considerable amount of time, not to mention where you plan to camp or spend the night. If you are looking for a mini road trip that is already planned and doesn’t require you to leave the car, then this relaxing journey along Vermont Route 100 is the complete package.
This mini road trip is perfect if you are looking to cruise along a picturesque, Vermont rural byway and enjoy the Vermont scenery from your car.
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The entirety of this road trip is on Vermont Route 100, a scenic drive through Vermont’s Green Mountains. This lightly trafficked route provides excellent views of the countryside from the car and was ranked by Yankee Magazine as one of “the most scenic drives in New England.”
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Vermont Route 100 extends from the Green Mountain National Forest near the Massachusetts-Vermont line all the way up past Jay Peak stopping near the Canadian border.
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During the drive, you’ll witness Vermont’s idyllic and serene landscapes, all the while driving along a little-traveled side road.
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From rolling green hills to the Green Mountains, and quaint Vermont towns to scenic old barns, you will enjoy all of this from inside your car as you tour Vermont Route 100.
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It doesn’t matter where you start on Vermont Route 100, or where you stop, every section has something to offer.
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With 146 miles of Vermont Route 100, you can turn this majestic drive into several mini road trips.
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Journeying along Vermont route 100 is recommended from spring to fall. From late April to late May, this byway is a wonderful way to see spring arrive throughout Vermont. And likewise, traveling this route in October will yield fabulous views of Vermont’s famous fall foliage scene.
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Have you cruised along Vermont Route 100? What was your favorite section of the byway? Let us know in the comment section below. We look forward to reading your comments.
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