My spouse and I spent a 3-day weekend in Vermont in late
September 2018 in order to attend a family member’s wedding. We flew from our
hometown in Pennsylvania to Burlington, Vermont on American Airlines by way of
Philadelphia. Although the flights were delayed in both directions, it was
still preferable to making the 7-hour drive each way. We arrived in Burlington
around 6:00 pm on Thursday afternoon, which gave us time to check into our
hotel before dining at Hen of the Wood, a restaurant we had heard a lot about
(and for which we were holding a birthday gift card). Dinner was awesome! The
next morning, we were able to walk around Burlington, choosing a spot for lunch
on pedestrian-only Church Street Marketplace. We also visited the harbor area,
and the weather was fantastic on a sunny late September day. Then we drove to
Smuggler’s Notch in time for the beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at
Michael’s on the Hill. On Saturday, we and a group and friends and family rode
the Stowe Gondola to the top of Mount Mansfield for some sightseeing and lunch
at the Cliff House restaurant. We also visited the Stowe Resort before
gathering in the evening to watch the Penn State-Ohio State game (PSU lost). On
Sunday, we ate brunch at our resort before we drove back to Burlington to tour
the outdoor Shelburne Museum. Afterward, we had time for lunch before we caught
our flight home. Our visit went much too quickly; we wish we had more time for
“leaf-peeping” and exploring the small charming towns of Vermont!
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