MONTPELIER, Vt. – While some areas of central and northern Vermont are past peak, foliage continues to progress nicely across much of the state.
 Best Bets: Route 30 between Manchester, Pawlet and Wells is showing vibrant color, as it Route 133 from Pawlet to Middletown Springs to West Rutland.
Foliage color is brilliant along Route 4 in Woodstock and Quechee, as well as Route 11 in Chester and Springfield. Route 5 and Interstate 91 along the Connecticut River in southern Vermont are still in the early stages of color development but will brighten next week.
Route 7 between Bennington and Manchester is showing bright color as recent cool weather is bringing out the autumn brilliance. The Taconic Mountains in western Bennington County will be nearing peak conditions this week. Also, scenic vistas along Route 11/30 between Manchester and Winhall offer some excellent photo opportunities for foliage.
Route 7 up through Middlebury continues to offer beautiful views with bright fall colors in the hills and distant mountains. You’ll also see a brilliant display of color along Route 30 from Cornwall to Castleton, and Route 22A from Poultney to Bridport.
Also recommended for foliage viewing is Route 4 west from Rutland to Fair Haven, along with Route 73 west from Brandon to Mount Independence, and Route 74 from West Cornwall to Lake Champlain.
Dozens of continuing and special events for the coming week and weekend are listed in the Events Calendar of the Vermont Travel Planner. Also available on this Web site are several tools for planning a Vermont Fall Foliage tour:
The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing advises making advance reservations because the most popular lodgings may fill early on busy weekends in late September and the first two weekends in October. Some innkeepers may require a minimum two-night stay, especially on busy weekends. Foliage viewers can avoid the reservations’ squeeze by visiting mid-week. |
