Southern Vermont

Just over two hours away, Southern Vermont is among the best day trips from Connecticut. You can savor southern Vermont’s famed winter activities and warm weather fun. Or you can browse designer outlets, village greens, and old general stores. Plan a romantic getaway, and visit enchanting landscapes and landmark homes of the famous. There are parks, farms, woods, and open spaces for hiking; galleries, exhibits, and studios for local arts and crafts; and live theater, music, and performance.

And, if you love to bake, a visit to the King Arthur Flour Company, in Norwich, Vermont could be in your future! Founded in 1790 in Boston, and now located and company owned in Vermont, this is America’s oldest flour company and boy do they know how to bake! Along the way, a stop at the Simon Pearce Company is a must where you can shop for tableware (for your newly baked goods) and watch glass being blown. No visit to Vermont is complete without a stop at a country store, the Vermont Country Store dates to 1946 and offers items that are charming, useful, and nostalgic.

Location: Vermont, United States
Website: https://bom.so/LjpXLG
Distance from Connecticut: 100 miles

Travel Time: 2 hours
Tel: +1 800-837-6668
TripAdvisor Rating: ‎4.5/5