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Drive 180+ miles along Vermont’s most beautiful scenic byway. This tour covers Route 100 between Wilmington and Jeffersonville for classic Vermont views and villages.
Route 100 is sometimes called “Vermont’s Main Street” for its rural feel. We’ll see plenty of picturesque churches, covered bridges, and scenic waterfalls. We’ll point out the best places to stop along the route for Vermont delicacies like maple syrup, cheese, cider, and ice cream.
Longer stops along the way include Smugglers’ Notch State Park, President Calvin Coolidge’s childhood home, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, and the Von Trapp Family Lodge. As you drive, we’ll share all the local history and lore behind the scenic ski country and quaint village viewpoints.
Start in either Wilmington or Jeffersonville and drive the route either north or south. This scenic drive is a perfect weekend trip or a great way to connect to broader New England exploration. In winter, follow Route 15 to Route 100, around Smugglers’ Notch.
Check the Map & Highlights tab for green flag markers showing where audio commentary will begin, depending on where you are coming from.
You can also join anywhere along the tour route if you are not near a suggested starting location.
Starting from the north, the tour audio begins as you drive along Route 15 or Route 108 toward Jeffersonville.
Starting from the south, the tour audio begins along Route 100 or Route 9 toward Wilmington, VT.
Coming from points west, you can join the route along I-89 South, entering Waterbury.
Coming from points east, you can join the route along I-89 North, entering Waterbury. Alternatively, you can join the route along Route 100, entering Stowe.
While you can tour along the RT100 Scenic Byway in a day, it’s much nicer if you can spend more time, staying overnight in one of Vermont’s classic towns like Stowe
160+ miles