Fall for Vermont With the Autumn Issue of Staytripper

Words and photos courtesy of Seven Days

Fall for Vermont With the Autumn Issue of Staytripper
By Carolyn Fox

This edition anticipates all that's amazing about autumn — with insider tips, of course. Read on to find alternative fall hikes, a secluded sculpture park, a brand-new breweries trail and a haunted cornfield that might literally make you pee your pants. Off we go!

Alternative Fall Hikes

Avoid the leaf-peeping crowds with stunning alternative hiking trails to see some of Vermont’s most incredible summits and views.

All Inn the Family

Three Craftsbury sisters have restored their family farmhouse and turned it into a bed-and-breakfast and women-owned wellness center, offering guest quarters and a glamping area.

A Poetic Vermont Adventure

Robert Frost’s Vermont roots are deep. Explore the poet’s inspirations in Bennington County, including the stone house where he lived and wrote his famed poem, “Stopping By Woods.”

Small Breweries, Big Beers

Some of Vermont’s newest brewers have started “nano” operations during the pandemic they hope to grow into bigger breweries. Explore three Vermont nanobreweries as you visit.

Explore Gordon Sculpture Park

The stage is set by nature; explore Vermont’s beautiful fall foliage and outdoor sculpture art as summer turns to fall at Gordon Sculpture Park.

Apple Orchards in Vermont

Picking your own apples while snacking on cider donuts is a hallmark of the harvest season. Here are 7 Vermont orchards to check out as the fruit ripens.

Get the Most out of a Vermont Fall

From haunted houses to bike tours of Vermont farms and harvest festivals, Vermont’s fall is chock-full of fun. Here, Seven Days runs down some of the best autumn attractions the Green Mountains have to offer.

About the series

This series, a partnership between Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing and Seven Days, will run seasonally, presenting curated excursions in every corner of Vermont. The idea is to highlight the state's restaurants, retailers, attractions and outdoor adventures so Vermonters and visitors alike can plan safe, local trips and discover new corners of the state. Happy traveling, and stay safe.