Lonely PlanetSep 5, 2026
The Ultimate Fall Road Trip Through New England
Scope the best of New England with this incredible fall road trip through upstate New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
23 things in this story
- Northshire BookstoreSighta local favorite book shop
- Rte 100Restaurantscenic corridor through Manchester and Stowe
- Red Gate trailheadTraileasy path to Equinox Pond for autumnal views
- Equinox PondSightwalk to for autumnal views
- Colburn CafeRestaurantgrab a hot chocolate or coffee before bookstore
- The Restaurant at Hill FarmRestaurantchef's table recommended
- Zoey’s Deli & BakeryBakerysandwiches perfect for a picnic
- Copper GrouseRestaurantgo-to for cocktails and elevated pub food
- Hill FarmHotelinn is a wonderful spot to stay
- Barnstead InnHotelexcellent accommodation near town center
- Elsewhere
- Roosevelt Baths & SpaSightSaratoga Springs, United Statesoffers an authentic mineral bath experience
- Saratoga Spa State ParkParkSaratoga Springs, United Stateshas 21 public springs to walk through
- BroadwayNeighborhoodSaratoga Springs, United Statesstroll here and through Congress Park for dining
- Congress ParkParkSaratoga Springs, United Statesstroll here and on Broadway for dining
- Morrissey’s Lounge & BistroRestaurantSaratoga Springs, United Statestry sushi here
- Boca BistroRestaurantSaratoga Springs, United Statestry tapas here
- 9 Miles East FarmRestaurantSaratoga Springs, United Statestry pizza and salad here
- Moss Glen FallsSightWarren, United Statestumbling waterfall stop along Rte 100
- Warren StoreRestaurantWarren, United Statesgrab a sandwich and maple syrup
- Addison WestSightWaitsfield, United Statesdesign-forward shop with home decor and gifts
- Smuggler’s Notch RoadTrailStowe, United Statespopular mountain pass with foliage and boulders
- Barnes Camp TrailTrailStowe, United Stateseasy walk for views of road, mountains, leaf color
- Sterling Pond TrailTrailStowe, United States3-mile trail
