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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is OP.  We've never done Vermont but I've thought about it.  What would you recommend doing there?  Thanks![/quote]

My boys are 6 and under so I haven't done some of the things I would when they are older, but will also share things I plan to do when they're older. I would drive up Rt 100 starting in the south, stopping in towns on your way up. You could make a stop in woodstock which is a little out of the way but a classic Vermont town but there are plenty of cute towns. Worthy Kitchen in Woodstock is a great spot for dinner or if you pass Worthy Burget - yum. Also love Maple Soul in Rochester. There are so many delicious restaurants even in small towns, it is surprising and fun.

Depending on what time of August, as you make your way up rt 100 we absolutely love blueberry picking at Goshen. It depends on the year whether there is a lot, last year there were a TON of blueberries.
https://birdinghotspots.org/hotspot/L1565072

Continue up 100 to Waterbury/Stowe. Visit Waterbury, stay in Stowe. Waterbury has the Ben and Jerry's factory which is fun, cideries and all sorts of things. Stowe has restaurants, a paved family bike path that is a lot of fun - Stowe rec path, tons of hiking, mountain biking etc.

Things you could do during your stops: 
Hike to waterfalls/swimming holes (Warren Falls and others)
Get mountain biking lessons as a family (I know Stratton bike park does this and I'm sure places in Stowe)
Get a fly fishing lesson or go white water rafting depending on kids interests
Go to a lake - plenty all over. Lake Dunmore is a big one, there is a smaller lake near Woodstock if you stay there. Most are state parks and you can just pay for the day and then rent kayaks etc. 
Get a maple creamee (vermont soft serve)
rail trails if you're into biking

Then from Stowe it is an easy trip to Burlington. Restaurants, lots of places to bike along the water here as well. The ECHO leahy center here is fantastic, but can't remember your boys ages/remember if they would be too old. Church street marketplace. Shelburne farms, again probably depends on ages.

More ideas:
https://backroadramblers.com/route-100-vermont-road-trip-itinerary/[/quote]
NP
I live in Vermont. This is a good list.

Driving nearly the whole state on 100 (which goes from MA to Canada right next to the Greens the whole way) would be very beautiful, with tons to do along the way. Hopefully you have plenty of time.

Burlington is facing “city” problems like every city in America but still would be nice for a day. And the Champlain valley is Vermonts “big sky” country. Great views in many places. [/quote]

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