vermontvacation.com/byways Welcome to Vermont’s Byways Look for the following icons in the description of each byway for points of interest by theme. Travel along Vermont’s scenic byways and discover the people and places that make Vermont such a special place. Visitors inspired by the artistic will enjoy Arts & Culture itineraries which reveal all things creative at local galleries, The best way to experience Vermont is touring the roads that museums, studios and performance venues. wind through the mountains and meet in the valleys. These routes take travelers through forests and farmland to historic Vermont is a pioneer in farm-to-table dining and is home villages and towns that are vibrant hubs of culture, commerce to the most craft breweries per capita. Foodies enjoy Chews and recreation. & Brews recommendations for farmers markets, artisanal cheese makers, maple sugar houses and tasting tours. Vermont’s 10 designated byways range in length from 14 miles to more than 400 miles and the length of exploration can range Vermont’s rich historic resources are diverse and from an afternoon to an entire summer. engaging. History & Heritage att ractions may include an ancient Native American site or an antique farm Tour the byways by car, motorcycle, bicycle or train. All modes museum, as well as explorations of unique stories of transportation lead visitors to museums, galleries, antique told through villages and towns. auctions and curio shops. Trailheads, swimming holes, waterfalls and valley views await travelers at every bend. Side excursions Physical pursuits and leisurely outdoor activities abound unearth the sublime, such as world-class music festivals and across the Green Mountain State. Outdoor Recreation on outdoor events. Delicious occasions to break bread with locals peaks, trails or waterways highlight four seasons of include farm stands and tasting centers. Each stop along the way alfresco fun in the sun or snow. creates memories that linger long after the vacation ends. More points of interest are along each byway than could Themed itineraries are available to jumpstart byway adventures. possibly fi t into this brochure. For additional att ractions along any of Vermont’s 10 byways, visit VermontVacation.com/Byways, where you’ll fi nd extended itineraries for each theme.

Vermont Byways are managed by local residents who celebrate their region’s unique attributes. Let them welcome you to the place they call home. Connecticut River Byway POINTS OF INTEREST (North to South) ctriverbyway.org Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury

Newport 102 St. Johnsbury Athenaeum,108 St. Johnsburyɿ 105 114 Jay ɿ ɿ 111 Colebrook, NH ɿ The Connecticut River Byway is a nationally recognized Enosburg Falls 5 Hurricane Forest Nature Walks, White100 River Junction byway, uniting the shores of the historic Connecticut River bans 118 105 Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich 5A in Vermont and New Hampshire. 109 5 Johnson 14 114 Wilder Dam, Wilder ɿ ɿ The story of New England’s longest and most powerful Jeffersonville 16 ɿ East Burke 102 Main Street Museum, WhiteMorrisville Riverɿ Junction 15 ɿ Lyndonville river begins with the clashing continental plates and glaciers 108 100 Hardwick ɿ Lancaster, NH ɿ and the fi rst peoples, the Abenaki. Colonial sett lement in North Hartland Dam, Hartlandɿ Stowe St. Johnsbury 2 Waterbury 12 ɿ Center villages and steam locomotives that traveled in the valley Sumner Falls, Hartland ɿ 2 18 terbury ɿ 100 Montpelier 232 established architectural traditions that still dominate the 100B Path of Life, WindsorWaitsfield  14 valley today. ɿ 12 ɿ Barre Old Constitution House ɿNorthfield 302 Wells River ɿ 64 North Haverhill, NH State Historic Site, Windsor100 14 ɿ The river has shaped local commerce for centuries. The 12A 25 65 110 powerful waters that turned mill wheels and propelled the American Precision Museum, 12Windsor Bradford ɿ 113 5 ɿ production of intricate precision machinery still provide Randolph Windsor/Cornish Covered 244 hester ɿ ɿ power to the region. Soils enriched by the river established Bridge, Windsor Strafford 14 107 10A

100 Norwich a strong agricultural heritage that still fl ourishes. 12 Mt. Ascutney State Park,ord White River ɿ Junction 4 ɿ Killington Windsor ɿ ɿ CONNECTICUT Historic sites are located throughout the byway that range Woodstock ɿ Quechee 4 utland 12 RIVER BYWAY Gallery at the Vault Statelarendon in time from the Revolutionary War to the Industrial ɿ Plymouth 106 Notch (Complete map in center) 103 Windsor Craft Center Gallery, 100 ɿ Revolution. Cultural sites include a variety of museums, 44 12 Springfi eld 155 ɿ Ludlow galleries and performance venues. Claremont, NH ɿ 103 Rockingham Meeting Springfield 100 ɿ 5 660 km Connecticut River vistas take in rivers, villages, farmlands ɿ House, Rockingham 11 Chester ɿ 103 and forests. Along the route, 10 river towns off er visitor Londonderry Herrick’s Cove, ster Bellows ɿ ɿ Jamaica Falls information at Waypoint Centers, including local history Rockingham 410 miles and cultural, dining, lodging and recreational opportunities. 30 Brattleboro Museum 100 Putney ɿ and Art Center, n Wilmington ɿ 9 Brattleboro Brattleboroɿ

112 142 The Crossroad of Vermont Byway POINTS OF INTEREST (West to East) vermontvacation.com/byways Castleton Town Green, Castleton The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, West Rutland The Crossroad of Vermont Byway along U.S. Route 4 is an east Vermont Marble Museum, Proctor to west roadway that provides a microcosm of Vermont in one 50-mile excursion. Travelers experience historic villages and Farmers Market, Rutland towns, a broad variety of year-round outdoor recreation and Chaffee Downtown and Chaffee Art Center, Rutland many scenic vistas. Norman Rockwell Museum, Rutland Visitors discover Vermont’s historic relationship to the land Gifford Woods State Park, Killington at places like Billings Farm and Museum, a working dairy Kent Pond, Killington farm for guests of all ages, and the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Thundering Brook Falls, Killington National Historic Park, the only national park to tell the story of Church of Our Savior Mission Farm, Killington conservation history. Visits to maple sugar makers, breweries, Long Trail Brewery, Bridgewater distilleries, and marble, art and woodworking galleries provide a fi rst-hand look at how the land continues to inspire and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock support Vermonters. Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the biking, hiking, kayaking and Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee winter activities off ered along the byway, including roadside Quechee State Park and Quechee Gorge, Quechee access to the long distance Appalachian and Long Trail hiking Vermont Toy and Train Museum, Quechee routes. At the nearby Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences, self-guided tours and interactive shows feature Vermont and THE CROSSROAD OF VERMONT BYWAY 107 (Complete map in center) 100 Norwich 12 North American birds of prey. ton ɿ ɿ Pittsford White River ɿ Junction 30 3 4 ɿ Killington There’s also year round entertainment on the Crossroad of ɿ ɿ 80 km Castleton Woodstock ɿ Quechee Vermont Byway, whether it’s an outdoor concert or a show at ɿ 4A ɿ Rutland 4 a restored downtown theater. 12 ɿ Clarendon ɿ Poultney ɿ Plymouth 106 50 miles Notch 103 Windsor 100 ɿ Green Mountain Byway POINTS OF INTEREST (North to South) GREEN MOUNTAIN BYWAY (Complete map in center) gostowe.com/greenmountainbyway Barnes Camp Visitor Center, Stowe Spruce Peak Performing The Green Mountain Byway runs along Vermont Route 100 Arts Center, Stowe 23 km through the towns of Waterbury and Stowe, with the peaks of Smugglers’ Notch State Park, Stowe the northern Green Mountains to the west and the spine of the Moss Glen and Bingham Falls, Stowe Worcester Range to the east. It’s a stunning, broad valley long 14.5 miles known for its recreational and vacation appeal. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe Forests, meadows and villages populated with historic homes, Stowe History Museum,8 Stowe Morrisville ɿ farms and mill sites line the byway, while Vermont’s highest 15 Helen Day Arts Center, Stowe 100 peak, Mount Mansfi eld, dominates the many views. Visitors can 108 explore the mountain by foot, gondola or vehicle in summer or Hunger Mountain and tonStowe Pinnacle Trailheads, Stowe ɿ Stowe with dogsled, skis, snowboard or snowshoes in winter. 2 Green Mountain Club Waterbury 12 A variety of outdoor recreation activities appeal to all interests Center Visitors Center, ɿ and abilities in every season—from alpine and cross-country Waterbury Center Waterbury ɿ skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling to hiking, paddling, Waterbury Reservoir, fi shing and mountain or road biking. There’s also adrenaline- Waterbury Center 100 Montpelier 100B drenched national sports competitions and the fun of a corn Janes House/Waterbury Waitsfield  maze in season. History Museum, Waterbury 14 Cultural and historic sites are plentiful, as are art and craft Farmers Market, Waterbury galleries, antique shops and fl ea markets. Specialty food shops, Green Mountain Café and culinary events, and farmers markets delight even the pickiest Visitor Center, Waterbury eaters. More than 100 special events, including bike and brew Waterbury Railroad Station, festivals, live theater and outdoor shows take place year round. Waterbury POINTS OF INTEREST (North to South) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BYWAY Lake Champlain Byway (Complete map in center) North Hero State Park, North Hero lakechamplainbyway.com St. Anne’s Shrine, Isle La Motte The Lake Champlain Byway in northwest Vermont provides Alburgh Dunes State Park, Alburgh 296 km stunning views and easy access to the lake from its path on President Chester A. Arthur U.S. Routes 2 and 7 and adjacent scenic roads. State Historic Site, Fairfi eld 184 miles Lake Champlain is at the heart of the region’s history. Snow Farm Winery, South Hero

Beginning with a 450 million-year-old coral reef, this is Sandbar State Park, Milton Alburgh ɿ 78 Swanton where Native Americans and Europeans—led by French Colchester Log Schoolhouse 108 129 ɿ ɿ explorer Samuel de Champlain—fi rst met. Two centuries and Museum, Colchester Isle La ɿ 105 later, Burlington became a bustling port of trade and Motte Winooski Riverwalk, Winooski ɿ North ɿ St. Albans operating mills were plentiful along the byway’s rivers. 2 Hero Frog Hollow State Craft ɿGrand Today, these buildings refl ect 200 years of architectural 104 Center Gallery, Burlington 314 Isle history and host an array of shops, restaurants, cafés, Waterfront Park and Echo Lake South ɿ ɿMilton ɿ performing arts venues and an eclectic mix of local Hero Jefferson Aquarium, Burlington 128 festivals and events. Shelburne Craft School & 1 Visitors can hike or stroll a variety of trails or bike its many State Craft Education Center, Shelburne ɿ Burlington 2 quiet roads. Multiple waterfront sites provide access for Water Shelburne Farms, Shelburne ɿ Shelburne Ce swimming and boating. Numerous historic sites and Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Waterbury museums, galleries and performing arts venues—along 7 116 1 Fiddlehead Brewery, Shelburne with orchards, farms, wineries and breweries—are strong Waitsfield ɿ Ferrisburgh Mt. Philo State Park, Charlotte ɿ components of this vibrant region’s appeal. ɿ Vergennes 17 Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh 22A 17 100 116 Lake Champlain Maritime ɿ Chimney Point ɿ Middlebury Museum, Vergennes 125 Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison 125 7 The Henry Sheldon Museum 74 30 Rochester ɿ of Middlebury, Middlebury Orwell 73 ɿ 73 ɿ Brandon Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell Mad River Byway POINTS OF INTEREST (North to South) MAD RIVER BYWAY (Complete map in center) madrivervalley.com Red Hen Bakery, Middlesex The Mud Studio, Middlesex Nestled between the Green and Northfi eld Mountain General Wait House, Waitsfi eld Ranges on Vermont Routes 100 and 17, the Mad River 58 km Byway sits at the confl uence of outdoor adventures and Waitsfi eld Common Historic District, Waitsfi eld dynamic communities. History, culture and a hyper-local 36.5 miles live music and food scene collide for every taste. Artisans’ Gallery, Waitsfi eld Madsonian Museum Scenic drives off er diff erent perspectives and colors in every 2 of Industrial Design, Waterbury 12 Center season. Against a backdrop of working farms, waterfalls and Waitsfi eld e ɿ covered bridges, the palett e changes with the seasons from Covered bridges, Waterbury ɿ springtime’s light greens to the vibrant hues of fall foliage. Waitsfi eld/Warren 100 Montpelier The villages are key destinations along the corridor. Vermont Festival of the 100B Waitsfield Community rituals include weekly farmers markets, Arts and Gallery,  14 Waitsfi eld community suppers, local town theatre productions and a ɿ 12 ɿ B Mad River Path, Waitsfi eld17 month-long arts festival. ɿNorthfield Appalachian Gap, Buel’s Gore The Mad River Valley is a region famous for some of the 64 The Historic Round Barn, 100 best alpine skiing and snowboarding in the east, along with 12A 14 Waitsfi eld 65 dog sledding, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing in winter. 110 Warren Store, Warren ebury In summer, there’s challenging golf, mountain biking, 12 zipline adventures, glider planes, Long Trail hikes and Lincoln Gap, Warren 125 swimming holes. The preserved lands of the Green Warren Falls, Warren ɿ Rdlh Mountain National Forest welcome year round exploration Blueberry Lake, Warren through your favorite outdoor activities. The Long Trail, Buel’s Gore Molly Stark Byway POINTS OF INTEREST (West to East) mollystarkbyway.org Bennington Center for the Arts and Covered Bridge Museum, Bennington The Molly Stark Byway runs along Vermont Route 9 and Old First Church and Historic Graveyard, Bennington honors the wife of General John Stark and his army’s 1777 Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site, Bennington victory in the Batt le of Bennington. First commemorated in Bennington Museum, Bennington 1936, the byway follows the same route as the path taken by the troops on their victorious march home. Historic Downtown, Main Street, Bennington Woodford State Park, Bennington Winding its way through lowland valleys, historic villages, busy downtowns and the beautiful Green Mountains, the Harriman Reservoir, Wilmington byway is anchored by the bustling historic and cultural centers Molly Stark State Park, Wilmington of Bennington, Wilmington and Bratt leboro. Scenic views Vermont Distillers, West Marlboro include the three-state-overlook at Hogback Mountain and Hogback Observation Area, Marlboro multiple covered bridges. Marlboro Music Festival, Marlboro Bennington, the western anchor town, off ers historic district Harris Hill Ski Jump, Brattleboro walking tours, a panoramic view from atop the Bennington Waypoint Center, River Garden, Brattleboro Batt le Monument and several fi ne museums and galleries. Strolling of the Heifers, Brattleboro Wilmington, the mid-byway anchor, provides access to boating, skiing, hiking, fi shing, the Molly Stark monument Latchis Theatre, Brattleboro and locally-owned small shops and eateries. Bratt leboro, MOLLY STARK BYWAY located at the eastern end, off ers a vibrant cultural scene 100 Putney ɿ (Complete map in center) in a thriving downtown that intersperses traditional stores 67 279 Bennington and restaurants with artists’ studios, owner-operated Wilmington ɿ 9 ɿ 9 bookstores and boutiques. 77 km 8 ɿ 7 346 Brattleboro 100 ɿ Pownal 48 miles 112 14 POINTS OF INTEREST (North to South) NORTHEAST Northeast Kingdom Byway KINGDOM BYWAY northeastkingdombyway.com Haskell Free Library and (Complete map in center) Opera House, Derby Line It has taken nearly a million years to form the defi nitive region Lake Memphremagog, Newport 82 km known as Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Over the eons, the Northern Star Lake Cruises, Newport region has been sculpted by the collision of continents, glacial Northeast Kingdom Tasting Center, activity and natural erosion to form a distinctive landscape Newport 51 miles of rolling hills, rising mountains and pristine lakes. Time Eden Ice Cider, Newport and human habitation have softened the edges, leaving thick Newport forests, lush pastures and meandering streams, as well as MAC Center for the Arts, Newport 105 114 picturesque villages, enduring farmsteads and impressive ɿ The Northern Forest Canoe Trail 111 historic edifi ces. The byway threads this singular countryside 5 on Vermont Routes 114, 5A and 111. Lake Willoughby, Westmore Kingdom Trails, East Burke Today, the Northeast Kingdom is regarded to be among the 10 5A most beautiful landscapes in the country. National Geographic Burke Mountain Bike Park, ranks the area as the #1 geotourism destination in the United East Burke 5 114 States and among the top 10 in the world. Covered bridges, Lyndon 4 Fairbanks Museum and The Northeast Kingdom Byway and its collection of side trip 16 ɿ East Burke Planetarium, St. Johnsbury itineraries introduce visitors to a region where simplicity ɿ Lyndonville overshadows technology. The tapestry of hills, trees, lakes and St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, Hardwick St. Johnsbury ɿ Lan villages provides inspiration for artists, craftspeople, outdoor St. Johnsbury enthusiasts, historians, writers and musicians. Catamount Film and Arts Center, St. Johnsbury ɿ 2 18 Throughout the seasons, the Northeast Kingdom Byway off ers Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild endless recreational opportunities, notable dining and lodging State Craft Center Gallery, St. Johnsbury establishments, quintessential Vermont villages resplendent with classic New England architecture, and a rich diversity of galleries, museums, studios, unique shops, entertainment, event venues and trail networks. Scenic Route 100 Byway POINTS OF INTEREST (North to South) SCENIC ROUTE 100 BYWAY (Complete map in center) scenicroute100byway.com Moss Glen Falls, Granville Big Town Gallery, Rochester Running along the eastern edge of the Green Mountains, 235 km Thundering Falls, Killington the Scenic Route 100 Byway is located in south-central Vermont. This 146 mile section has a wide range of historic, Access to the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail, Bridgewater 146 miles cultural, scenic, natural and recreational resources. Plymouth Artisan Cheese, ɿ Middlebury Vermont Route 100 is recognized by Yankee Magazine as Plymouth Notch 12 125 one of “the most scenic drives in New England.” It is ɿ President Calvin Coolidge State Randolph 30 7 part of Vermont’s ‘Skiers Highway’ which connects, in Historic Site, Plymouth Notch Rochester ɿ Orwell 73 the winter, some of the best skiing and snowboarding 73 ɿ Brandon 14 Camp Plymouth State Park, 107 opportunities in the northeast and—in the spring, 100 Plymouth 12 summer and fall—three of the region’s best golf courses. ardton ɿ ɿ Pittsford W Clear Lake Furniture, Ludlow 30 3 4 ɿ Killington The byway also provides access to extraordinary lakes Castleton Woodstock ɿ Buttermilk Falls Swimming Hole, ɿ 4A ɿ for fi shing, boating and swimming; impressive Rutland 4 Ludlow ɿ Clarendon ɿ Poultney ɿ Plymouth 106 mountains for hiking and biking; and an exceptional Notch 103 Win Fletcher Farm School for the 100 network of roads popular with cyclists. 4 Arts and Crafts State Craft 133 49 Education Center, Ludlow 155 ɿ Ludlow Rich in history and culture, the Scenic Route 100 Byway Claremont, 103 is home to the oldest arts and crafts school in the Weston Playhouse Theater 7 100 Springfield ɿ country, Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts. Company, Weston 30 ɿ 11 Chester ɿ 103 Plymouth Notch, a pristine early 20th century hill town Harriman Reservoir, Whitingham Londonderry ɿ and home to the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Manchester Bellows 7A Accessible from a variety of 313 ɿ Jamaica Falls Site, is considered to be one of the best preserved points on the byway: ɿ Arlington presidential sites in the nation. Catamount Ski Trail 7A 30 100 Putney ɿ VAST Snowmobile Trail 9 Bennington Wilmington ɿ 9 ɿ 9 Green Mountain National Forest 8 ɿ 7 Brattleboro Pownal 100 ɿ 112 142 The Shires of Vermont Byway POINTS OF INTEREST (North to South) THE SHIRES OF VERMONT BYWAY theshiresofvermont.com Farmers Markets in Bennington (Complete map in center) and Manchester Center The Shires of Vermont Byway runs from Vermont’s southern The American Museum of border in Pownal along U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 7A Fly Fishing, Manchester 122 km to Manchester. Southern Vermont Arts Center, Nestled between the Taconic and Green Mountain ranges Manchester 76 miles and the famous Batt enkill River, the region includes historic Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, Manchester New England towns and villages. Covered bridges spanning 30 clear streams, canopies of mature trees, and townscapes Equinox Skyline Drive, Manchester 11 featuring early New England architecture and marble Covered bridges, East and sidewalks make this region a popular four-season destination. West Arlington ɿ Manchester Village Peddler and 7A Already united by a common sense of place, history and 313 Chocolatorium, East Arlington culture, the region off ers abundant recreational opportunities, ɿ Arlington a rich agricultural heritage and vibrant arts and culture. Lake Shaftsbury State Park, Shaftsbury 7A A wide range of culinary, lodging and shopping experiences Robert Frost House, 100 await curious travelers. The same region that served as Shaftsbury 67 279 Bennington home and inspiration for the likes of Green Mountain Boys Covered bridges, ɿ 9 ɿ leader Ethan Allen, presidential son Robert Todd Lincoln, North Bennington 8 7 writer Dorothy Canfi eld Fisher, illustrator Norman Bennington Battle Monument 346 Rockwell, poet Robert Frost, and Olympic Nordic sprinter 100 State Historic Site, Bennington ɿ Pownal Andy Newell, now beckons byway travelers to discover Old First Church and Historic the region for themselves. Graveyard, Bennington Bennington Museum, Bennington Stone Valley Byway POINTS OF INTEREST (North to South) STONE VALLEY BYWAY (Complete map in center) stonevalleybyway.com Farmers Markets in Manchester, Dorset, Rupert, Poultney and Located in west-central Vermont, the verdant Stone Valley Castleton 48 km derives its name from the marble and slate quarries and Hubbardton Battlefi eld State mills located along Vermont Route 30. The stone industry Historic Site, Hubbardton shaped much of the development in the area and remains Crystal Beach, Castleton 30 miles important today. The Higley House 22A 100 Museum, Castleton Hubbardton ɿ Winding through the valley pasture-lands, fl anked by ɿ Pittsford mountain silhouett es and the shores of beautiful lakes, the Poultney Historical 30 3 4 ɿ Society Museum, Stone Valley Byway links outdoor recreation and historic Castleton Schoolhouse and ɿ 4A ɿ village centers. Travelers enjoy picnicking, swimming, Melodeon Factory, Poultney Rutland boating, camping, fi shing, hiking, Nordic skiing, golfi ng and Lake Saint Catherine Poultney ɿ Clarendon wildlife-viewing, among many other recreational opportunities. State Park, Poultney ɿ 103 Vermont Route 30 invites bicycle touring and state parks The Mettowee River Fly provide year-round outdoor adventure. Rivers tempt anglers Fishing Access, Pawlet 133 of all skill levels and the marshes, conservation areas, forests 149 Haystack Mountain, Pawlet 155 and wildlife management areas provide an outdoor Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail playground for nature enthusiasts. 7 Merck Forest and Artisans abound in this region and their work can be seen 100 Farm Center, Rupert 30 at outdoor events, open studios and sometimes at farmers Dorset Village Commons, Dorset 11 markets where artistic creations are displayed prominently ɿ Dorset Playhouse, Dorset Lo alongside fresh and local Vermont-grown produce. Dana Thompson Recreational ɿ Manchester The villages that dot the Stone Valley Byway embody the Park, Manchester 7A 313 character of the thoroughfare—lively, friendly and inviting. ɿ vermontvacation.com/byways