| When everyone you talk with says, "it looks like it's | | | | The two primary attractions in Weston are the |
| going to be a great Fall Foliage in Vermont." it means | | | | original Vermont Country Store, and the Weston |
| it's time do some serious leaf peeping and nourish | | | | Playhouse. There is also one of the loveliest mill pond |
| your soul with a wonderfully scenic drive. Following | | | | waterfall photo opportunities in all of Southern |
| are easy directions just such a scenic drive. | | | | Vermont. |
| This drive offers an opportunity to truly enjoy | | | | Return to Londonderry by traveling south on Route |
| Vermont's fall colors. It's a 58-mile loop through the | | | | 100. When it ends at Route 11 turn left and proceed |
| communities of Brattleboro, Newfane, Townshend, | | | | east towards Chester. On the way to Chester you |
| Jamaica, Londonderry, Weston, Chester, and | | | | can take another little side trip up to Magic Mountain |
| Rockingham. They all have great shops, a variety of | | | | and enjoy a spectacular view of the Weston River |
| activities and historical sites, beautiful houses, and of | | | | Valley. |
| course great fall color. | | | | Return Route 11 and turn right and resume traveling |
| Begin your drive in Brattleboro. It's the first Vermont | | | | towards Chester. You will pass through Simonsville, |
| exit on I-91. If you're coming from the south going | | | | which has a remarkable inn with a beautiful upstairs |
| north on I-91, turn right at the end of the off ramp. | | | | ballroom. |
| If you're coming from the north going South on I-91 | | | | When you reach the Chester, if you are a quilt |
| turn left at the bottom of the off ramp. Your first | | | | enthusiast, stop at Country Treasures, which is on |
| goal is to drive toward downtown Brattleboro. | | | | the right just before the green. It is a quilting |
| Stay on the road you turned onto and drive through | | | | enthusiasts wonderland. About halfway down the |
| downtown Brattleboro. As you leave the main part | | | | green is a wonderful bookstore, Misty Valley Books. |
| of town you'll encounter an obvious fork in the road. | | | | Parking for both stores is available on the green. |
| Watch for the signs indicating Route 30 and follow | | | | As you pass or leave the green parking area, turn |
| them onto Route 30. | | | | right onto School Street. Rose Arbour is just a block |
| Continue on Route 30 toward the two beautiful | | | | off the Green on the left. Stop and nourish yourself |
| villages of Newfane and Townshend. The village | | | | with a delicious lunch or wonderful dessert tea. |
| green at Newfane and the buildings surrounding it are | | | | Finally, I suggest you take one more side trip before |
| among the most photographed in Vermont. | | | | you return to Interstate 91. When you leave Rose |
| On entering Townshend be especially careful because | | | | Arbour turn right onto Route 11, travel east about a |
| you must make a sharp left to stay on Route 30. | | | | quarter of a mile and at the Junction with Routes 11 |
| Just be careful to watch the signs. You want to stay | | | | and 103 North turn left. Drive up over the hill to |
| on Route 30. After that sharp left you will travel to | | | | Chester Depot. |
| the towns of Jamaica and Stratton Mountain. This | | | | A train trip on the Green Mountain Flyer from |
| section of route 30 is especially scenic. Jamaica is | | | | Chester to Bellows Falls is one of the best ways to |
| worth a short stop as there are some lovely shops | | | | see the foliage. You'll ride on restored antique rail cars |
| and a couple of really fine galleries there. | | | | to Bellows Falls and back. The train travels along the |
| You'll start your climb into the mountains when you | | | | Williams River and the color can be wonderful. |
| leave Jamaica. Remain on Route 30 until you reach | | | | After returning to Chester, drive south to the |
| Bondville. As you descend into Bondville, watch for | | | | junctions of Routes 103 and 11 Turn right on Route |
| the intersection of Routes 30 & 100 North. Make | | | | 11 and drive east toward Rockingham. In Rockingham |
| a right turn onto Route 100 North. | | | | you'll have another chance to visit The Vermont |
| Drive north on Route 100 into Londonderry. At the | | | | Country Store. In my opinion, this newer store is not |
| intersection of Routes 100 & 11 turn right onto | | | | the experience you can have at the original store in |
| Route 11. In Londonderry keep an eye out for The | | | | Weston. |
| Garden Café. The food at the Garden | | | | After you return to Chester you will turn on to |
| Café is superb, and it connected to a really | | | | Route 103 toward Rockingham & Bellows Falls. |
| fine art gallery. | | | | The Old Meeting House at Rockingham is an historical |
| If time permits, take a little side trip into the village | | | | site worth a brief visit. |
| of Weston. Continue driving east on Route 11 until | | | | The end of this scenic drive ends just past |
| you see the signs for Route 100 North. Turn left | | | | Rockingham. Route 103 will intersect with I-91 [Exit 6]. |
| onto Route 100 North and drive north into Weston. | | | | |