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.