Lake Champlain is one of the most scenic destinations in Vermont, and road trip opportunities abound. Plan to drive the Lake Champlain Byway so you can take in various views of Vermont’s largest body of water from different vantage points during your time in the Green Mountain State. While the byway actually starts by the Canadian border and is a total of 184 miles, it’ll take about two and half hours to drive this part of the Lake Champlain Byway. However, since there are many sites to see, plan to spend day (or two) taking your time appreciating this part of New England that’s in the northwest part of Vermont. And regardless of the time of year, you’ll be treated with spectacular views of either foliage, fresh snow, flowers or people having some summer fun!
Since this part of the Lake Champlain Byway is so scenic, don’t forget your camera when you set out on this day trip.
- Grand Isle
Google/Terzopoulos, Christos If you start from Grand Isle in the summer, you can anticipate seeing plenty of boats on the water.
- Colchester Causeway
Google/Rogue Trip As you continue on your road trip along Lake Champlain, plan to stop at the Colchester Causeway to stretch your legs and appreciate the stunning scenery.
- Leddy Park
Google/Hunter Bechaz You’ll be treated to mesmerizing views like this when stop by the park after a snow fall. Feel free to also walk around the beach or take a hike when you’re here.
- Sequin Covered Bridge
Google/Mike Criss If you take this road trip during leaf peeping season, stop at this Vermont bridge to snap a photo that’ll look like a postcard.
- Williams Wood Nature Area
Google/Erik Nye You’ll get a chance to take in lush greenery when you explore this stop on your road trip during the spring or summer seasons.
- Chipman’s Point
Google/Tracy Roberts End your road trip watching the sun set over Lake Champlain when you visit Chipman’s Point.
There are some truly beautiful places in the Green Mountain State, and this scenic road trip in Vermont is one of the best! After you’ve enjoyed your drive along the Lake Champlain Byway, take a look at 12 Of The Very Best Vermont Road Trips You Can Take for other ideas of where to visit in the Green Mountain State.
Google/Terzopoulos, Christos
If you start from Grand Isle in the summer, you can anticipate seeing plenty of boats on the water.
Google/Rogue Trip
As you continue on your road trip along Lake Champlain, plan to stop at the Colchester Causeway to stretch your legs and appreciate the stunning scenery.
Google/Hunter Bechaz
You’ll be treated to mesmerizing views like this when stop by the park after a snow fall. Feel free to also walk around the beach or take a hike when you’re here.
Google/Mike Criss
If you take this road trip during leaf peeping season, stop at this Vermont bridge to snap a photo that’ll look like a postcard.
Google/Erik Nye
You’ll get a chance to take in lush greenery when you explore this stop on your road trip during the spring or summer seasons.
Google/Tracy Roberts
End your road trip watching the sun set over Lake Champlain when you visit Chipman’s Point.
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