15 days in Vermont Itinerary

Manchester is a town in, and one of two shire towns (county seats) of, Bennington County, Vermont, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Vermont Country Store (in Weston), Taylor Farm (in Londonderry) and Bennington (New Catholic Cemetery, Bennington Museum, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Equinox Mountain, relax in the rural setting at North Meadow Farm, and take in the dramatic scenery at Lye Brook Falls.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Manchester trip planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Manchester is an approximately 27-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 15 hours traveling from Brisbane to Manchester due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Brisbane in October: highs in Manchester hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Stowe.

Stowe bustles in winter when skiers and snowboarders flock here to challenge themselves on the long, steep trails careening down Vermont's tallest peak, Mt.

Get out of town with these interesting Stowe side-trips: Burlington (Beer Tastings & Tours, Burlington Bike Path, &more) and Shelburne Farms (in Shelburne). There's still lots to do: trek along Stowe Recreation Path, take a memorable drive along Toll Rd, get to know the fascinating history of Smugglers Notch State Park, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Stowe Mountain Resort.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Stowe day trip planner.

Getting from Manchester to Stowe by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in October, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Woodstock.

Woodstock is the shire town of Windsor County, Vermont, United States. Explore Woodstock's surroundings by going to Baird Farm Vermont Maple Syrup (in Chittenden), New England Maple Museum (in Pittsford) and Marble Bridge (in Proctor). There's lots more to do: relax in the rural setting at Sugarbush Farm, explore the striking landscape of Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, examine the collection at Brandon Music, and take in breathtaking views at Quechee Gorge.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Woodstock travel planner.

Traveling by car from Stowe to Woodstock takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In October in Woodstock, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.