Vermont in the Fall Itinerary - Stowe & Burlington (4 Days)

You’ll explore Stowe, Vermont with this 4-day itinerary, including a day in nearby Burlington. Tucked into the Green Mountains, Stowe pairs small-town charm with mountain views, scenic hikes, covered bridges, and some of New England’s best fall foliage. You’ll get the route, drive times, and how much time to spend at each stop, plus tips on the best seasons to visit, where to stay, and how to avoid crowds.

This itinerary is your guide to the best of Stowe and northern Vermont: hikes and waterfalls, cider, cheese, and maple, and a laid-back day on Lake Champlain, all in one trip.

Before you take your trip, listen to our podcast episode on Vermont.

Where the Stowe Itinerary Goes:

• Mount Mansfield (Auto Toll Road or Gondola SkyRide)
• Stowe Pinnacle hike
• Bingham Falls and Moss Glen Falls
• Smugglers’ Notch scenic drive
• Stowe Recreation Path and Stowe Village
• Emily’s Bridge (covered bridge)
• von Trapp Family Lodge
• Ben & Jerry’s Factory, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, and Cabot Farmers’ Store
• Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and the Vermont State House in Montpelier
• Burlington: Colchester Causeway, Church Street Marketplace, and the Lake Champlain waterfront
• Cideries, breweries, and a vineyard tasting room

How This Stowe Itinerary Helps You:

This Stowe itinerary makes planning a Vermont getaway easy, whether you’re coming for peak foliage, a snowy winter escape, or a green summer trip. It maps out each day with drive times, recommended time at each stop, and costs, so you can see the highlights without researching everything yourself. You’ll also get a guide to every season, airport and arrival options, recommended places to stay, a packing list, and our favorite local restaurants, breweries, and cideries in Stowe, Waterbury, and Burlington. There are also ideas for extending your trip with more hikes or a New England road trip.