Vermont fall foliage trip from New York.
Items required: Manual GPS, dry food, water, torch, battery, recharger, walkie-talkie, warm clothes. Morning Departure (10:00 AM): Depart from NY, heading toward Vermont. It’s about a 3.5-hour drive to Brattleboro, VT.
Faster route: Take I-87 N (NY State Thruway) to VT-9 E, offering scenic views. Hotel Check-in (3:00 PM): Arrive at 57 Putney Landing Rd, Putney, VT, 05346, United States of America. Check-in, refresh.
Afternoon (4:00 PM):
Head to Creamery Covered Bridge. It’s one of the most photographed covered bridges, perfect for capturing fall foliage. Closed to traffic but open for pedestrians, the Creamery Covered Bridge was built in 1879 and is a Town lattice truss design. It has a vehicle lane (closed to traffic in 2010) and a pedestrian lane that was added 40 years later – you can walk both easily.
The bright red bridge crosses Whetstone Brook and is a very short distance from the Interstate. You really have no excuse for not stopping to check out this fabulous piece of architecture, Brattleboro’s last surviving 19th-century covered bridge.
The bridge is the centerpiece of a small park with parking and benches. It’s a nice stop in any weather. The grounds around the bridge are well-kept, and the bridge itself is in good shape (no vehicle traffic on the bridge, it is set up for foot traffic only).
Bonus Stop: If time allows, visit Retreat Farm nearby to explore trails with more foliage views, or take a short walk around the farm’s property to see animals and seasonal displays. Have dinner at a local restaurant like Whetstone Station (known for its river views and seasonal dishes). Dine at a local restaurant, like Peter Havens Restaurant, for fine dining or Top of the Hill Grill for a casual meal with views.
Return to Hotel (5:00 PM): Relax.
Next day Morning (8:00 AM):
After breakfast, head to Mt. Snow Grand Summit Resort, 8 Seasons Dr, West Dover, VT 05356 It’s about a 41-minute drive from Brattleboro. Take the scenic Bubble chairlift ride for stunning aerial views of Vermont’s fall foliage.
Explore the scenic mountain with colorful fall foliage from the Gondola. Take photos. You are free to ride as many times as you like. Experience one of the best scenic attractions in Vermont with a chairlift ride on the Bluebird Express to the summit of Mount Snow. Take in the beautiful surrounding views from above in the comfort of a bubble chairlift (39 Mount Snow Rd, West Dover, VT 05356), with highlights including views of the Somerset Reservoir, Mount Monadnock, and sometimes even Mount Washington!
Bonus Stop: On your way back, stop at Hogback Mountain Scenic Overlook. This well-known viewpoint offers panoramic views of the fall landscape—a beautiful place for hiking and trailing. It is loose rock and, in some areas, a little steep, but it is a great hike, complete with a babbling brook. It’s an excellent place to take kids to the lower part. Brook would be on the left. Nice and shady. Dogs love it. Experience this 2.1-mile loop trail near Brattleboro, Vermont. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 min to complete. This trail is excellent for hiking and running, and you’ll unlikely encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Start the return journey to the Bronx, aiming to arrive back by early evening (approximately 3.5-hour drive). Additional Suggestions for Scenic Stops:
Hamilton Falls: A short detour from West Dover, this waterfall offers a beautiful spot surrounded by foliage.
Grafton Village: Known for its quintessential Vermont charm and photogenic landscapes, this is an excellent detour for a scenic stop if time permits.
This plan allows plenty of scenic stops and photo opportunities while keeping the trip manageable!