Where to stop along the way

Leaving routine behind is how the adventure begins! Whether you're coming from New York City, Boston, or other points south, crossing the state line into Vermont feels like entering another world: Green hills rise up from picturesque valleys, small towns dot the tree and farm-filled landscape, and the road soon follows the sparkling West River north.

Here’s how to spend a couple of hours before check-in in Brattleboro & along scenic VT Route 30:

BRATTLEBORO

Take Exit 2 off I-91 to Brattleboro, Vermont. Park your car, grab lunch, and enjoy the walkable downtown.

Yalla Vermont falafel & eastern Mediterranean

Whetstone Station Brewery & Taproom for cold brews, lunch or apps on the rooftop deck overlooking the Connecticut River

Superfresh! Organic Cafe vegan gluten/grain free eats, baked goods, and juices

Brattleboro Food Co-op for provisions

BRATTLEBORO TO NEWFANE

Hop back in your car and head north on Route 30 towards Newfane. The scenic 12 mile drive follows the West River and takes about 20 minutes, but you can easily spend an hour+ making stops:

Grafton Village Cheese Cheese, wine, picnic fare. Stretch your legs on the Retreat Farm trails before hopping back in the car.

Wild Carrot Farm Locally- grown, made & crafted provisions

Fire Arts Bakery & Cafe Grab an afternoon pick-me-up and pastries (for tomorrow’s breakfast), plus visit the adjoining art gallery

Waterfall | Pull off at Stickney Brook Rd (west side of Rte 30) in West Dummerston to view the gentle cascades at Old Jelly Mill Falls

Jeff’s Basement Antiques and vintage furniture, across from the covered bridge

Covered Bridge & Swimming Hole | A few miles north of Stickney Book, you'll see the picturesque Dummerston Covered Bridge on your right (east side of Rte 30). There's a parking area for viewing the bridge and stone steps lead down to the river (swim at your own risk)

Swimming Hole | Keep driving north and you're likely to see many cars parked along Rte 30 on summer days near Depot Rd. A path leads down to the West River just before the bridge on the right (east) side of Rte 30 (swim at your own risk)

NEWFANE

Almost there! Newfane is the last town before Tanglebloom so grab any last provisions here:

Green Mountain Wine Shop Curated selection of beer and wine

Dutton Berry Farm Farm stand

The Newfane Store Beloved general store and deli