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It's no secret that the Lamoille Valley offers year-round fun with plenty of attractions, scenic byways, beautiful landscapes, and quaint villages. But if you haven't visited the area in autumn, you may be missing one of Nature's most spectacular shows.
Consider the setting. The region boasts Vermont's highest mountain peaks. In autumn, these majestic peaks turn ablaze with reds, oranges, yellows, and golds in a most breathtaking fashion.
Breathtaking, especially if you decide to bicycle through the countryside to see it … or hit one of the many hiking trails. Mount Mansfield, the state's highest peak, exhilarates and challenges hikers with many hiking opportunities … including a two-day trek that rewards walkers with a 360-degree panoramic view of the valley and surrounding peaks.
If driving is more of your thing, the Smugglers' Notch Scenic Byway, Vermont Route 108, is one of the most popular-and inspiring-drives through the state. The Notch itself is a narrow pass around Mt. Mansfield with 1,000-foot cliffs on either side. The twisty road transports you through the foliage canopy to a rocky terrain that feels as though the glacier left just yesterday.
The area's other roads invite you to "get lost" in the scenery. After conquering the Notch Routes, 100, 15, 109 and 12 each take you though through scenic towns and some of our best countryside. To top it off, the Lamoille Valley area features fourteen covered bridges-more than any other county in the state.
Along the way, you come across an enticing collection of art galleries, antique shops, world-class eateries and comfortable inns, resorts and bed and breakfasts.
To plan your trip
Check out the latest foliage reports, travel tips and lodging information. And get out there before the snow flies!
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