Scenic country roads in Vermont are more than just a way to get from one place to another. They are a way to get intimate views of charming towns, guide you around lakes and rivers, and surround you with breathtaking mountains. There is plenty to do and see so be sure to stop along the way to make the most of your travels! Here are nine of the most scenic drives in Vermont:

1. 100 North - Wilmington to Newport
Wilmington, VT, USA
Newport, VT 05855, USA
Flickr/Professor Bop
Some of the most beautiful scenery in the East can be found along Route 100, and it's definitely true when it comes to driving in the Northeast Kingdom.
Flickr/Michel G.
Take some time to enjoy Lake Memphremagog in Newport. This is one of the best driving roads in Vermont.
2. Route 103 - The Connecticut River to the Valley of Vermont
Vermont 103, VT-103, Chester, VT, USA
Flickr/Brandi
This drive will take you through historic towns surrounded by beautiful architecture. The drive includes Rockingham, the Vermont Country Store, Chester, Cavendish, Proctorsville, Ludlow, and Cuttingsville.

Take a look at this video by @VermontTourism:
3. Route 14 - The Old Central Corridor
Vermont 14, VT-14, Hartford, VT, USA
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Looking for "backroads near me" in Vermont? What was once a main road for Vermonters has become the road less traveled due to highways. Start the route in White River Junction and head north for a lovely drive.
Flickr/James Walsh
Be careful crossing over the bridges!
4. Route 125 West - The Middlebury Gap
Flickr/Matt
Also known as the Robert Frost Memorial Drive, this scenic drive travels through the Green Mountains and across the Champlain Valley. Don't miss the many side trips such as the Texas Falls.
Vermont Route 125, Vermont Rte 125, Middlebury, VT, USA
Flickr/André Carrotflower
Continue through Ripton and take in the views of the Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains.

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5. 106 North - Springfield to Woodstock
Flickr/BFS Man
This beautiful road is a popular route for vintage auto clubs. Who can blame them? Check out that view of Mt. Ascutney!
Vermont 106, VT-106, Weathersfield, VT, USA
Flickr/Jasperdo
The charming and picturesque town of Woodstock never disappoints.

Take a look at this video by @TrvlXLTV:
6. Route 73 East - Brandon to Route 100
Vermont 73, VT-73, Brandon, VT, USA
D L/Flickr
One of the many beautiful views you can take in on this drive is the eastern side of Lake Dunmore. Then you begin climbing up the twists and turns into the Green Mountain National Forest.
7. Route 78 West - Sheldon Junction to Swanton
Vermont 78, VT-78, Sheldon, VT, USA
Flickr/Bryan Smith
This is a great route heading west through Northern Vermont on Route 105 on the way to Montreal, Northern New York or to the Champlain Islands. You'll find many places to pull off right on the Missisquoi River for canoeing, fishing, or just taking a break.
8. Route 9W - Brattleboro to Bennington
Flickr/Luke H. Gordon
This is known as the Molly Stark Trail, as this was the path that her husband, General John Stark, took on his victorious journey home. Be sure to stop at the scenic lookout at Hogback Mountain. On a clear day, you can supposedly see four states from here.
Vermont 9, VT-9, Brattleboro, VT, USA
Flickr/Sean Salmon
Be sure to stop at Molly Stark State Park and climb this fire tower to see the amazing views.

Take a look at this video by @NewEnglandPublicMedia:
9. Route 140 West - The Horace Greeley Highway
Flickr/Doug Kerr
You'll love this less-traveled road which is especially loved by motorcyclists. Travel across the Long Trail and make the long, straight descent into the Tinmouth Channel.
Vermont 140, VT-140, Poultney, VT, USA
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Rest a while at the "Rest awhile with us" sign on the greens in Middletown Springs. Check out how far away other places are should your leisurely drive get a bit longer! Route 140 is one of the best driving roads in Vermont.

Have you taken a cruise along any of these scenic country roads in Vermont? What do you think are the best back roads in Vermont? Let us know below in the comments section.

Looking for more beautiful places in Vermont? Take a little road and enjoy the fresh air while having a picnic at one of these incredible places! Or perhaps take a hike along one of the best hiking trails in Vermont, all of which you can find on the AllTrails+ app.

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Luke | October 02, 2020

What is the most scenic town in Vermont?

Some of the most scenic towns in Vermont include:

  • Manchester
  • Woodstock
  • Grafton
  • Stowe
  • Shelburne.

 

And, of course, there are many other scenic and deserving towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont.

What are the best road trips in Vermont?

Vermont is full of amazing backroads and little road trips, as we’ve seen from this article. For more picks, here’s our list of the best road trips in Vermont. If you are looking for the best mini road trip in Vermont, the two-hour drive through the Notch of Mt. Mansfield along Vermont Route 108 from Stowe to Jeffersonville is perfect, and it may just be the most beautiful drive in all of Vermont. And during fall foliage, you simply cannot find a better viewing place.

Where are the most beautiful places in Vermont? 

Among the most beautiful places in Vermont are:

  • Quechee Gorge
  • Lake Willoughby
  • Notch Road through Mt. Mansfield
  • Atop Camel’s Hump
  • Jay Peak
  • Moss Glenn Falls

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