The Spontaneous Road Trip Through Vermont That Is The Perfect Weekend Of Adventure
By Marla S.|Published June 18, 2024
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Marla S.
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Marla is a professional writer with experience creating content such as blogs, newsletters, web copy, and marketing materials for her clients in the travel, health, and education industries.
Previously, Marla had lived and or traveled to over 35 countries. She's also called Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Brattleboro, Vermont home. Aside from taking every opportunity to explore the globe, Marla also enjoys spending quality time with her dog, learning languages, and working on her novel.
Over the years, I’ve had plenty of travel experiences. While some of these adventures were planned, many memorable travels – like stumbling into a local cafe or wandering down a quaint street – were more spontaneous. I put together the following weekend road trip, which includes four Vermont towns that begin with a “B,” so you too can “go with the flow” and have a fun-filled outing that’s more flexible than a tight itinerary. Read on and enjoy!
As you can see from this guided map, this fun-filled weekend adventure goes from Southern to Northern Vermont and includes about five hours of driving time.
There are over 100 covered bridges in Vermont. While you're likely to pass some during this spontaneous weekend adventure, we suggest beginning this road trip at The Creamery Covered Bridge in Brattleboro. This historical landmark was built in 1879 and is the last remaining of its kind in Brattleboro.
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The Blue Benn Diner
Blue Benn, 314 North St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA
The Blue Benn Diner is beloved by both locals and travelers. This family-run diner has been serving up some of the best grub around for decades. If you've ever wanted to dine in a rail car, stop by for a hearty meal during your spontaneous weekend in Vermont.
When you'd like to explore and spend time in nature, plan a visit to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. We suggest planning at least a half day to hike, check out wildlife, and take part in scheduled events when visiting this destination in Woodstock.
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, Barre Town, VT 05641, USA
Barre is an ideal place to visit during a spontaneous weekend road trip in Vermont. Along with the infamous Hope Cemetery, the quarry is an impressive site that's due to the stunning blue water and dramatic shape.
Spot on the Dock
Spot on the Dock, 1 King St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
One of the many perks of taking a spontaneous road trip in Vermont is not having to stick to a schedule. So, after wandering around Burlington for a bit, we suggest heading to Spot on the Dock. Here, you'll get to linger over a scrumptious meal while overlooking Lake Champlain.
The Causeway is a true gem. Feel free to hike or bike when you check out this stunning trail along Lake Champlain. And since this route spans over 13 miles, feel free to explore as much or as little as you'd like.
Now that you know about these spontaneous destinations in Vermont, what are you waiting for? To get started on planning your outing, check out our ultimate road trip packing list. When you’d like to set out on another adventure, I suggest checking out these Vermont road trips too.
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