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A Solo New England Fall Road Trip to Burlington
This is a three-day, car-based fall weekend: make the southern Vermont stops on the way north, spend the middle day in Burlington, then stop for pie in Underhill on the way home. Bring warm layers; the creator noted tem…
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This is a three-day, car-based fall weekend: make the southern Vermont stops on the way north, spend the middle day in Burlington, then stop for pie in Underhill on the way home. Bring warm layers; the creator noted temperatures around 50–55°F as the evening cooled. Expect busy fall crowds at popular food and cider stops, and allow extra time for parking at Vermont Country Deli. The market venue and the Goodwill branch mentioned in the trip are not identified precisely, so they are not mapped here.
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Day 1 — Southern Vermont Stops and the Drive North
Follow the creator’s south-to-north sequence toward Burlington. Fall traffic can make popular stops busy; leave time for the deli parking lot and the cider mill.
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Vermont Country DeliVermont Country Deli, Brattleboro, VT
Stop for the deli’s well-known mac and cheese. It can be busy with locals and visitors, and parking was described as difficult, so allow time before pulling back onto the main road.
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The Vermont Country Store RockinghamThe Vermont Country Store Rockingham, Rockingham, VT
Browse the country store, known to the creator for its country-home goods. The visit included seasonal pumpkins and mums, a covered bridge on the grounds, and dip mixes; the maple, caramel apple, and blooming onion flavors were mentioned among the purchases.
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Cold Hollow Cider MillCold Hollow Cider Mill, Waterbury Center, VT
Pick up cider donuts and sparkling cider at this historic mill. The stop was lively during fall; the creator bought both sparkling apple cider and cider-donut sparkling cider.
Day 2 — Burlington Shopping, Food, and Lake Views
The creator’s Burlington day included an early market work commitment, so keep the named stops flexible around your own schedule. Check current opening hours before visiting the store.
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April CornellApril Cornell, Burlington, VT
Visit the Burlington store and headquarters. The creator especially enjoyed the basement sale section, finding cushion covers for $15, as well as fall dish towels.
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Honey RoadHoney Road, Burlington, VT
For takeout, the creator ordered the restaurant’s famous kale salad and hummus with pita. The Mediterranean-leaning menu also suited her mostly vegetarian eating habits.
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Lake ChamplainLake Champlain, Burlington, VT
Take in the Lake Champlain view with the mountains in the background. The creator described the view as especially beautiful; the precise viewing spot was not identified.
Day 3 — Pie Stop on the Way Home
Make this a departure-morning stop before the drive south. The creator noted that traffic became difficult after crossing into Massachusetts, so allow extra time for the return journey.