Vermont (September 2018)

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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