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Vermont State #100 Highway Guide

Miles Kms	Item	Summary
0.0 0.0	Stamford VT	Vermont State Route 100 begins its northward path here and bisects the state from its bottom at the Massachusetts border to its top just a bit short of the Canadian border. Route 100 is a continuation of Massachusetts Route 8 which runs north from the town of North Adams. This two lane road meanders a little over 200 miles through some of the most beautiful and peaceful countryside in the world. It is one of the longest and most scenic drives you will ever see. I hope you have the opportunity to see it all.
0.2 0.3	Sully's Driving Range	West side. If you have been traveling for a while, here's a good place to stretch and hit some golf balls. Sully's field is sometimes home to a flock of Canada geese. The photo is of a small barn with American flag located across the street. You will see a large number of America flags along Route 100. You could create a travel game by counting the number of flags you see.
0.8 1.3	Stone Lions	The lions are in the front yard of a beautiful home and farm on the west side. The village of Stamford is home to three churches, two of them good examples of classic New England church architecture. You will see as many churches as American flags along Route 100!
7.8 12.6	Heartwellville, Vermont	A small cluster of homes and a wonderful 1876 church.
8.1 13.0	VT State Route 8	Route 8 continues straight north while Route 100 begins to turn southeast. Route 8 is a scenic drive with some nice views.
9.4 15.1	River on south side	You will begin to see the Deerfield River, Vermont on the south side of the road, running parallel to the road. Such rock and boulder-filled waterways will become common sights on your Route 100 journey.
10.9 17.5	Pull off	On the south side of the road is a pull-off where you can get out and see the river. If you brought your fishing rod, give it a try (but don't forget to get your VT fishing license - available at many stores and shops). And it's OK to do some hot weather wading too but stay away in the spring - these rivers run high and fast, and are quite dangerous.
12.8 20.6	Readsboro, Vermont	General store and gas. Route 100 begins to climb a long hill through a forest and then opens to roadside farms and marshes before heading back down into the next valley.
17.3 27.8	Whitingtham, Vermont	There's a nice lake to the north just as you pass the Whitingham town line. The town is not much to look at but the surrounding countryside is very picturesque.
18.2 29.3	Brigham Young Birthplace	The famous leader of the Mormons was born here. There is a marker on the road noting that he was born on Stimpson Hill Road but our side trip up that road did not reveal the location. Ask one of the locals if you are interested in finding it.
18.6 29.9	Brigham Young Monument, Vermont	Turn south on Sadawga Lake Road. There is a sign on the right pointing the direction to the monument.
20.1 32.3	Sugar house	On the south side of the road is a sugar house where maple sap is brought in the early Spring and boiled down to maple syrup. If you drive by at that time of year and see great clouds of white smoke, don't stop to call the fire dept! It's just steam from the evaporators. Sugar houses have the large and distinctive cupolas on top to release the steam.
21.6 34.8	Sap lines	You may see plastic pipes running from tree to tree alongside the road. These pipes are the modern method of collecting sap and have replaced the galvanized buckets at commercial maple syrup operations (but some small operators and hobbyists still use buckets). These pipes lead to the stainless steel or plastic tanks you may see. The tanks are picked up by truck and taken to the sugar house. It's a labor intensive business but a strong tradition in Vermont.
21.9 35.2	Jacksonville General Store	Route 100 takes a 90 degree turn to the north here and begins a climb out of the valley. Marillas Antiques on the south side is a pretty good store. It has a small deck out back overlooking a stream with step-down water falls where you can think about whether or not to purchase that special item you just saw inside. (Route 112 and 8A go right and head south to Massachusetts.)
23.4 37.7	Sprague and Sons (and grandsons, and great grandsons, etc)	Six generations of Spragues have been farming this area and running sugaring operations. That's not an uncommon number in Vermont.
27.5 44.3	Route 9 Intersection	The Vermont Liquor Outlet occupies what was once a huge sugarhouse with massive stone fireplace for visitors. It is a classic post and beam construction but unfortunately no longer is used for its original purpose. Averill Stand, a 200 year old inn, is on the opposite side of the intersection. Organic farm produce is big business in Vermont and you can find such goods at Elain's Market about 100 yards down Route 9 from the intersection. On Route 100 just past the intersection is an Antique and Flea Market open weekends from mid-May to mid Oct.
27.9 44.9	White Horse Inn	On the east side just as you start down a hill. A nice looking facility, AAA rated, and a good vista from its hilltop location.
28.1 45.2	Wilmington, Vermont	You are on the outskirts of Wilmington, Vermont. Routes 100 and 9 are running together here. A tenth of a mile farther, the Viking Motel is on the east side of the road. There are plenty of restaurants, gas stations, and other conveniences in the area.
28.7 46.2	Stop Light in Wilmington, Vermont	There probably aren't two dozen stop lights along Route 100 in the entire state but this town's narrow streets can get congested with summer and fall tourists and winter skiers so a light was a necessity. Route 9 goes straight east and Route 100 turns north. If you go straight on Route 9 for a tenth of a mile, you will see the Chamber of Commerce office on the right. It is an excellent source for travel information. Also, there are several very fine inns and restaurants, as well as quaint shops, in the same area. The best thing to do in this town is to find a place to park and simply walk up and down the street - it's a small town and easily covered on foot.
31.7 51.0	Taddingers (on the west side of the road)	This is a very well known General Store and Fly Fishing Shop. It's worth a stop even if you dropped all your money at shops back in Wilmington.
34.5 55.5	West Dover, Vermont	It won't take you long to see this is a ski town. There are lots of inns, restaurants, and ski shops of course. This area is very developed and therefore not the nicest looking part of your journey.
34.8 56.0	Distinctive log building - west side	Note the huge logs used to make this building.
37.3 60.0	Inns, restaurant	The Snow Goose Inn is a very fine inn on the east side of the road. The Doveberry on the east side is known for its high quality restaurant and also has a few very nice rooms. Next door, the Gray Ghost is named after a famous fishing fly.
38.2 61.5	Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center	Turn onto South Access Road to get to this impressive looking hotel and the Mount Snow ski area.
38.7 62.3	Mount Snow , Vermont Ski Area	North Access Road - turn west to go to the ski area.
47.7 76.8	Wardsboro, Vermont	Here is the largest flag on Route 100. It's made of colored roof shingles on the General Store and might be visible from the space shuttle. A few steps away is Cindy's Restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch.
50.0 80.5	Stone spaceship	Speaking of the space shuttle, here's how it would look if it were designed in Vermont. This home is on the west side as you leave Wardsboro and just a few feet from the road but comes up quickly so keep an eye out for it. The drive north from Wardsboro is through a forest valley with a large rock stream alongside for much of the way.
52.4 84.3	One lane bridge	Tip: pull all the way up to the line or the light won't change for you.
52.6 84.6	Route 30	Route 100 and Route 30 run together here.
55.5 89.3	D & K Garden Center	On the west side of the road This is definitely worth a stop. Not only a wonderful garden center but also a fascinating butterfly 'heaven,' bird aviary, petting zoo, and llamas. Don't miss this gem of a spot - you'll enjoy it.
55.9 90.0	Jamaica, Vermont - Three Mountain Inn	Well known, very good quality inn in the town of Jamaica, Vermont. This would be a good inn and a good town to spend a couple of nights. The town has a rural Vermont feel with a little Bohemian culture mixed in. Nice place, nice people. Spend some time just kicking around here and you'll find yourself relaxing.
56.0 90.1	Old Corkers	Old Corkers, on the east side of the road, is an interesting antique store with rustic furniture. It is next to the Jamaica Country Market, and across the street from the Jamaica Coffee House which is a good place to hang out and chat with the locals.
57.9 93.2	Ball Mountain Lake Park	On the east side. Open 8:00 to 3:00. Very nice unspoiled lake to explore.
60.6 97.5	Rawsonville, Vermont
61.0 98.2	Route 30 intersection	Route 30 continues straight and leads to the Stratton, Vermont and Bromley, Vermont ski areas. Stay on Route 100.
63.4 102.0	Jamaica Cottage Shop	Turn onto Winhall Station Road. Builders of fine quality garden sheds, playhouses, wood bins, and even whimsical outhouses. It's worth a short stop to poke around, watch the free ranging chickens, and see sheds that are far better than the cheap stuff you find at home center parking lots. If you go to their web site, you can sign up for their newsletter, 'The Funky Chicken.'
63.4 102.0	Camping area	At Winhall Station Road - go one mile up the road to the east.
65.0 104.6	Londonderry Inn	Originally a dairy farm built in 1826. Sits on a nine acre knoll overlooking the West River. In continuous operation as an inn since 1940.
67.9 109.3	Route 11 intersection	Route 100 runs together with Route 11 here for a short distance.
68.1 109.6	Garden Market	Cafe and art gallery.
68.2 109.8	Mill Tavern and Restaurant	On the north side. Route 100 turns north just past it.
68.9 110.9	Lasser Ceramics	On the west side of the road. 'A small, energetic company' in a large barn. There must be hundreds of pottery shops in Vermont. This is one of the better ones.
70.0 112.6	Frog's Leap Inn	Beautiful white colonial house on the west side about 200 yards back from the road. Well regarded facility in a very nice area.
73.1 117.6	Weston, Vermont	One of Vermont's most popular villages. Home to the Vermont Country Store - the one with the black and white catalog of stuff you thought wasn't made anymore. There are several other quaint shops and a few inns here. The local theater group is well known for presenting excellent quality plays. The web site is very modest and does not give you a good idea of how nice this village is. But it does have a calendar of events and a listing of local inns.
76.8 123.6	Route 155 intersection	Turn north (east) to stay on Route 100.
78.6 126.5	Okemo, Vermont State Forest	You are driving through a rugged looking forest that is prime wildlife habitat for deer and moose. You are not likely to see a moose but the best chance of the year is in Spring, early mornings and evenings.
82.2 132.3	Ludlow, Vermont	Entering the outskirts of the town.
83.9 135.0	Junction of Route 103	Turn north (left coming from the south) at the stop sign to stay on Route 100.
84.4 135.8	Okemo, Vermont Ski Area	Turn west on Mountain Road to get to the ski area. Golfers note: the Okemo Valley Golf Club opened in 2000 and has been getting rave reviews. It is the site of the Vermont PGA championship.
85.8 138.1	Intersection with Route 103	Route 103 goes straight and Route 100 goes right.
86.4 139.0	Clear Lake Furniture	'Handcrafted in our Vermont barn, one piece at a time.' That barn is the red one on the east side. Visitors are welcome to their gallery and the workshop where you can actually chat with the craftsmen while they work.
86.5 139.2	Lakes	You are passing Rescue Lake, Vermont on the right. It has a number of houses on the shoreline, a fairly unusual occurrence is this state which values natural surroundings. Slow down a little and watch for For Sale signs. Perhaps you will find that waterfront cottage you've always dreamed of.
89.0 143.2	Tyson, Vermont	Echo Lake, Vermont and Amherst Lake, Vermont are on the right, just north of Tyson, Vermont. The river you have been seeing for a while is the Black River and it has good possibilities for Brook and Brown trout.
89.4 143.9	Echo Lake Inn & Inn at Waters Edge	Echo Lake Inn, a very old and classic Victorian built for summer visitors more than 100 years ago, is on the west side (see photo), and the Inn at Waters Edge is on the east side. Both are well known, excellent quality resorts. Also, there is a very nice lake front state park nearby. You can find it by turning east, going past the Inn at Waters Edge, continuing a few minutes and then turning left onto Scout Camp Road. Follow it a couple of minutes to the Plymouth State Park on the left. There are picnic tables, boats and canoes, a beach, etc. A day pass is $2.50 per person, a great bargain.
90.0 144.8	One Lonely Picnic Table	On the east side. There must have been a wide spot in the road and one more picnic table left in the budget that year, so here you go: a nice place to stop and enjoy a sandwich.
91.2 146.8	Scout Camp Road	This is where Scout Camp Road comes back onto Route 100 if you took the detour to the Plymouth State Park mentioned above.
91.9 147.9	Hawk Resort	A well known resort and local land mark. Fifty room inn, 1200 acres, and good central location for activities at Okemo, Killington, and Bear Creek Mountain at Roundtop (sometimes just called Roundtop).
94.2 151.6	The town of Plymouth Union, Vermont
94.6 152.2	Route 100 A intersection	The birthplace of President Calvin ('Silent Cal') Coolidge is less than one mile up on Route 100 A, to the east. A mile or two beyond it is the town of Plymouth and then Coolidge State Forest, a nice area to explore. The Salt Ash Inn is located at the intersection of 100 and 100 A.
97.9 157.5	Woodard, Vermont Reservoir	Access area is on the east. It's managed by the VT Dept of Fish and Wildlife.
100.1 161.1	Route 4 intersection	Turn left at the stop sign to stay on Route 100. There is a tourist information center with a map behind the Loose Caboose Snack Bar on the left.
101.1 162.7	Killington Skyeship	This is a lift to the back side of Killington ski area.
103.7 166.9	Hemingway's Restaurant	As you've noticed, this is not the prettiest part of the drive but if you're looking for an outstanding restaurant, keep an eye out for Hemingway's, a Mobil 4 star, AAA 4 diamond, and Distinguished Restaurants of North America facility - one of the top 25 restaurants in America according to Food and Wine magazine. During busy periods, you need a reservation. Call them at (802) 422-3886.
106.6 171.5	Route 100 takes a right, Route 4 continues straight	Watch for the right turn that Route 100 takes just beyond Bill's Country Store, the red barn building on the right. It can be hard to spot especially at night but I hope you are driving during daylight so you can see how pretty the next stretch of Route 100 is. Route 4 continues straight and goes past Pico ski area to Rutland. There is very little to see in Rutland so you can skip that side trip. There is an alpine slide in operation at Pico (pronounced 'pea-ko') during the warm weather. It's a lot of fun and just a few miles down Route 4 on the left.
107.1 172.4	Guilford, Vermont State Park	The park is on the left. The Grey Bonnett Inn little further beyond, also on the left.
108.5 174.6	Green Mountain National Golf Course	This is an excellent quality public golf facility on the left. It was voted the number one public course in VT and a 4 1/2 star rating by Golf Digest magazine. This part of Route 100 is a very pretty drive that follows a narrow valley with steep hillsides on the right. Enjoy!
108.7 174.9	Colton Pond Access	Fishing access on the left.
109.3 175.9	Trailside Lodge	On the left, surrounded by the golf course and forest.
113.7 183.0	Pittsfield	There is a private driveway covered bridge and beautiful homestead on the right.
114.4 184.1	Casa Bella, Escape Routes Tours	Casa Bell is an inn and restaurant on the left. Just beyond it is Escape Routes which organizes tours by bicycle, snowshoe, motorcycle, and ski.
114.5 184.3	Pittsfield, Vermont General Store	On the left. It has a few tables on the deck to enjoy a sandwich and beverage. When you get back on the road, you will see three large sugarhouses on the left as you head toward the town of Stockbridge.
115.7 186.2	Stockbridge . . . hey, where's the town?	There are several villages in Vermont with no 'downtown.' This is one of them.
117.3 188.8	Y intersection	Bear left to stay on Route 100. Route 107 bears right.
118.0 189.9	Classic Vermont house architecture	On the right. This home was randomly selected (mainly by being next to the road and easy to photograph) to show what many homes throughout the state look like. This is a common Federal Style design with standing seam metal roof, enclosed porch, attached garage, and requisite flag.
118.1 190.1	Peavine, Vermont Recreational Area	If you desire a detour, go straight on National Forest Road 330. This is a dirt road that is directly ahead where Route 100 takes a sharp right turn. There is a parking area a few minutes down the road. That is the White River to your right. Try your luck fishing under the Route 100 bridge.
118.4 190.5	Antique Store and Ted Green Ford	Route 100 makes a left turn here. It's interesting to see a car dealership this far out in the country. Ted started selling Fords about 90 years ago, the same time Henry was getting his fledgling company going. There is a very nice antique store across the street in an old red colonial house.
122.4 197.0	White River Golf Club	On the west side of the road.
123.1 198.1	Red barn	On the west side of the road, across the river - a great example of a classic Vermont barn. Shown here in the evening mist. There is a small pull off on the side of the road where this photo was taken.
123.4 198.6	White River Golf Driving Range	On the west side of the road.
124.4 200.2	Rochester, Vermont	Entering the outskirts of the village.
125.2 201.5	Intersection with Route 73	Route 73 goes left (west) and is a beautiful drive through the National Forest. Continue straight to stay on Route 100.
125.9 202.6	Rochester Village Green	On the east side is a classic New England village green with gazebo. On the right is the Park House, an old inn that is now a well restored retirement home. At the back of the green is the Huntington House Inn, an excellent restaurant and lodging facility.
126.0 202.8	Rochester Cafe, and Country Store	Good stopping place for a coffee or soda if you need a break from driving. It's a good vantage point to do some people watching.
127.6 205.3	Rochester Ranger Station - Green Mountain Ntl Forest	On the right is an information center where you will find maps, literature, and advice on things to see and do in this large preserved area. Also here is Blair's Organic Berries which is open from mid-July to mid-Sept.
129.2 207.9	Hancock, Vermont	Entering the outskirts of the village.
129.8 208.9	Route 125 Intersection	Route 125 goes west and Route 100 continues straight. (A few miles down Route 125 there is a gorge type waterfall, picnic area, and hiking trails at Texas Falls Park.) The Old Hancock Hotel at this intersection is a relaxing place to sit on the deck in the summer, enjoy a cold drink and watch the traffic. On the east side is the Sweet Onion, a vegetarian and vegan B&B.
131.0 210.8	Hancock Overlook	On the east side is a small parking lot and information board about the area. You can look a long way up and down the valley. It's not a spectacular view, except during fall foliage, but it's a beautiful and bucolic setting where it's enjoyable to stop for a few minutes, smell the fresh air, and relax.
131.8 212.1	Granville, Vermont Town Line
133.4 214.7	Town Hall	On the west. Another magnificent symbol of what the folks here a century ago were able to build and pay for, even though they had to work very hard to get by in a challenging environment. Striking architecture with beautiful symmetry yet bold proportion.
134.6 216.6	Vermont Wood Specialties	On the right. Also cheese and fudge sales. Stop in and browse. You'll get to see Vermont crafts and have a snack.
134.7 216.8	Granville Bowl Mill	Left. There is a gift shop where this manufacturer of salad bowls and other wood items sells its full line of products along with other Vermont made items. Tours of the mill are available Mon - Fri, 8:00 to 3:00.
134.7 216.8	Blue Moose Glass	Glass blowing studio on the left.
135.7 218.4	Granville Gulf Reservation	Probably the prettiest section along Route 100.
135.9 218.7	Pull-off	On the right - it cuts the corner of the road like a shortcut. A nice place to pull off and admire the woods.
137.3 221.0	Moss Glen Falls, Vermont	On the left. A parking area is just past the falls, also on the left. There is a boardwalk back to the falls. Definitely worth a stop. Get your camera out! There must be a thousand falls in Vermont but this is one of the most accessible.
141.7 228.0	Picnic area on left
144.8 233.0	Warren, Vermont	Watch for the right turn that will take you through the village of Warren which is worth the slight detour. Warren, Vermont has a small covered bridge and several quality shops such as Warren Pottery, Warren Country Store, Bradley House, and Parade Gallery. Try to park in front of the Warren Store on the left (see the photo) if you can. The Pitcher Inn across the street is a Relais & Chateaux facility that offers world class lodging and restaurant. You may see a celebrity or two hanging out here.
144.9 233.2	Lincoln Gap Road	On the left and it's easy to miss. Closed during the winter but it's a nice drive in summer and fall. The Long Trail, which runs the length of Vermont, crosses this road at the mountain ridge. There are small parking areas on both sides of the road right where the trail crosses. If you're in a hiking mood, you could get out and walk the trail for a while. Very pretty area especially in fall.
145.7 234.5	Warren Main Street	The bypass through Warren comes back out on Route 100 here.
146.9 236.4	Powderhound	Housekeeping suites. And naturally, since it has 'hound' in its name, it's pet friendly.
147.2 236.9	Sugarbush Access Road	On the left. The ski area is about three miles up the road.
147.5 237.4	Sugarbush Glider Rides	Turn right and go a few miles up the road to the airport where you can take a glider ride during warm weather. This is a great way to see fall foliage too. During the winter it's a cross country ski area called Ole's. www dot sugarbush dot org
148.1 238.3	Yestermorrow School	A design/build school where you can take classes in residential design, carpentry, furniture making and other fine woodworking. There is even a course on how to make a tree house! Good web site with all the courses listed.
149.9 241.2	Larue Farm Country Inn / American Flatbread Co.	On the west side of the road. A restored farm house inn, frozen pizza ('flatbread') manufacturer, plus restaurant that's open on Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. The restaurant serves its brand of fresh flatbread and is a highly popular restaurant with both locals and tourists - get there early and you may still have a long wait especially during the summer.
150.1 241.6	Featherbed Inn	On the left. One of the many very good quality inns in the area.
150.7 242.5	Route 17 Intersection	A 'Y' intersection where Route 17 goes west and Route 100 bears east. Route 17 is a beautiful drive up a winding road over the main ridge of the Green Mountains. Mad River Glen Ski area is a few miles up this road. This is a great detour that will be well worth the 45 minutes or so that it takes to drive to the top and then retrace your steps back to Route 100. NOTE: For highway travel west, via Route # 17 see Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide Vermont Highway #17 - New York State Line to Waitsfield (Junction of Hwy 100) for driving directions. Highway Junction: Vermont State #17 ,New York State Line to Waitsfield (Junction of Hwy 100)
150.7 242.5	Waitsfield Inn	Very good quality inn on the right, in operation since 1825. Serves breakfast and lunch to the public. On the left is Mad River Green shopping center with bank and ATM, post office, hardware store, etc. The shopping center is also the site of the Waitsfield Farmers market on Saturday mornings May through October. It's the best farmers market around this area.
150.8 242.7	Village Square shopping center	Grocery, hardware, book, natural food, stores and more.
151.5 243.8	Black Newt Iron Works	On the left. Large, intriguing sculpture by John Matuz. Many people have told me he's very welcoming but I always hesitate to stop and interrupt his work. Don't look for a Black Newt sign. There isn't one. But you can't miss the artwork.
151.6 244.0	Bridge Street	On the right. There is a very nice 170 year old covered bridge about 150 feet down the road on the right. During the summer, the swimming hole below the bridge is very popular especially with young people who dive from alongside the bridge. The shopping area here is worth a stop. There are craft and art shops, clothing stores, a bakery and bistro, Christmas shop, and an excellent restaurant called The Spotted Cow.
151.7 244.1	Cabin Fever Quilts	And Luminiosity Studios, on the left. Very good selection of quilts and glass work.
151.8 244.3	Mad River Glass Gallery	On the right. Hand blown and cut glass by David and Melanie Leppala. www dot madriverglassgallery dot com . . . beautiful items here. Also see the glass galleries in Granville, Waterbury Center (Ziemke Glass), and Moscow (near Stowe - Hot Glass Studio).
151.9 244.4	Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce	On the right in a beautiful historic house known as the General Wait House. Excellent tourist information center. The best place to find lodging, restaurants, attractions, and events in this beautiful valley.
153.8 247.5	1824 House	Excellent B&B on the left side of the road. One of the owners is a superb chef who prepares dinners on many weekends and on request.
154.4 248.5	Small Dog Electronics	On the right. Widely known Mac specialists.
155.0 249.4	Icelandic Horse Farm	Turn west on North Fayston Road (yes, I know that doesn't make sense . . . welcome to Vermont) and go about 3.5 miles. Icelandic horses are small, powerful, surefooted, and have two extra gaits most horses do not have. Take a short ride or a multi-day trek. It's best to call ahead for reservations: 802-496-7141.
156.1 251.2	Route 100 turns left	Watch for the white farm house and red barn near the road on the left. Turn left to stay on Route 100. (Route 100-B goes straight.)
156.3 251.5	Belding House B&B	Formerly the Caravan B&B. Small, delightful bed and breakfast in a well maintained 200 year old farm house with rustic barn ideal for weddings and other special events.
159.3 256.4	Duxbury Country Store	Duxbury is one of those Vermont towns with no town. If Duxbury did have a town center, this could be it. Also a gas station and camp ground.
160.1 257.6	Grunberg Haus Inn B&B and Cabins	Mountainside Austrian chalet that is well off the road in the woods so don't expect to see it. Open year around. Forest cabins are open from late May to late October. Located about mid-way between the year around resorts of Sugarbush and Stowe. Grunberg Haus Inn B&B and Cabins
163.1 262.5	Intersection Route 2	Stay on Route 100 and enter the town of Waterbury, Vermont. The river you will be going over is the Winooski River, Vermont. Winooski is an Abenaki Indian word meaning onion. The Abenaki named the river for all the wild onions they found growing nearby. This river flows north and empties into Lake Champlain, Vermont about 25 miles away. For highway travel east, via U.S. Highway #2 - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide U.S. #2 - Waterbury to New Hampshire State Line for driving directions. Highway Junction: Vermont United States #2 ,Middlesex to New Hampshire State Line
163.6 263.3	State office complex	Formerly the state's insane asylum, this large complex employs some 3500 people in the state's Natural Resources, Human Services, Public Safety and more. It's OK to drive through. You can see two round brick buildings on the campus.
163.9 263.8	Park Row	The village green on the north side of the road features farmers markets and free concerts (from jazz to bluegrass) from mid May to mid Oct. The train station behind the park is still in use and has been used in a couple of recent Hollywood movies. The Amtrak 'Vermonter' stops twice a day on its journey from Wash DC to Montreal, and back.
164.0 263.9	The Alchemist Brewery	A very popular brewery and pub. Serves sandiches and light entrees.
164.1 264.1	Arvads restaurant	At the traffic light, on the left. There is a purple awning over the patio if the snow hasn't crushed it again. Probably the only restaurant in the area open seven days a week for lunch and late night for dinner. Very good quality at medium prices. 100 kinds of beer from all over the world including all the Vermont brews. Very popular with both locals and tourists.
164.2 264.2	Old Stagecoach Inn	On the left. Eleven room, AAA three diamond B&B serving excellent breakfasts to guests and the public.
164.5 264.7	Intersection	Route 2 goes straight to Bolton and then Richmond, site of a famous round church. Turn right to stay on Route 100. Two tenths of a mile farther is the entrance to Interstate 89 soutbound to Montpelier (10 miles). Another two tenths of a mile is the entrance to I-89 north to Burlington (25 miles).
165.1 265.7	Best Western	Very good quality motel with indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room, their own covered bridge in the back yard, and great views of the Worcester range mountains. Turn at the traffic light onto Blush Hill, go up the hill a few dozen feet and take the first left into the driveway. Call 800-621-7822.
165.3 266.0	Information booth	On the right between the Mobil station and the hardware store. Not staffed but it has lots of literature on the area and a telephone with direct connection to all the area inns, motels and B&B's.
165.5 266.3	Thatcher Brook Inn	Excellent quality inn with 23 rooms. A great place to stay and convenient to the highway and Route 100 towns both north and south.
165.7 266.7	Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory	The boys' first big factory, it is the number one tourist attraction in the state. Excellent tour with free samples at the end. Also has an ice cream store with all the flavors, great souvenir shop, playground for the kids, and must-see 'graveyard' of 'retired' flavors that seemed like a good idea in the meeting but bombed on the store shelves. What other company would laugh at their mistakes like this? Graveyard is not open in winter.
167.1 268.9	Cabot Cheese, VT Teddy Bear, Danforth Pewter Store	Also Lake Champlain Chocolate and Pajama Grams Free cheese and cracker samples at the Cabot store, free candy samples at the chocolate store.
167.2 269.1	Pottery Shop	On the right. Wheels, kilns, classes, retail store - everything a clay thrower needs. Often has special exhibits by local and regional artists.
167.5 269.6	Ziemke Glass shop	On the left. You can watch Glen blow glass and then view his work in the store. He has the best job in VT during the winter!
168.1 270.5	Cold Hollow Cider Mill	On the right. Very popular attraction. Watch cider being made, shop in the excellent gift store, visit the winery shop, and excellent clothing shop. Tip: don't pass up the fresh cider doughnuts. Buy a bag because if you buy just one doughnut, you will end up getting back in line to buy a bag anyway.
168.3 270.8	Beautiful view	Note the mountain range on your left.
168.9 271.8	Michael's on the Hill restaurant	Swiss chef. Superb dining experience. Great view especially early evenings when there are often bright pink sunsets over the mountains. Tip: arrive and order early if the early bird discount is in effect.
169.1 272.1	1836 Cabins	On the left. Very nice cabins in a quiet forest setting about a quarter mile off Route 100.
169.2 272.3	Green Mtn Club	The club maintains the Long Trail which runs the length of Vermont. It is the best local source of information on hiking and other outdoor activities in Vermont. Has maps, books, some equipment, and most important, a knowledgeable staff.
171.1 275.3	Chain saw carving	On the east side. Bears, moose, and other animals carved by chainsaw right on the premises. It's fascinating to watch.
171.8 276.5	Fly Rod Shop / Stowe Sugar House	The Fly Rod shop is on the east side. It's a good place to stop and ask about fishing conditions thkroughout northern Vermont. The Sugar House is across the street and features its own maple syrup. Stop and watch the process in late March, early April.
172.8 278.1	Gold Brook Road - right	This road leads to Emily's bridge, a covered bridge that has been haunted since Emily did away with herself many years ago after losing her one true love. Some say he died in war, some say he just left. Whatever the reason, legend has it that you can hear Emily crying on the bridge especially on windy nights. The bridge is a few miles up the road on the left. Be sure to turn left at the first intersection you come to.
174.7 281.1	Stowe Village - Route 108 intersection	There are no traffic lights in Stowe, just one stop sign at this intersection. If you want a side trip to the ski areas, turn left on Rt. 108 (also called Mountain Road) and go about seven miles. A few miles farther up Rt 108 is Smuggler's Notch, one of the most beautiful drives in Vermont. The notch is closed to car traffic from late Oct to mid May because of the depth of the snow. The excellent Stowe Information Center shown in the photo is on Route 100 one block past Route 108, left side of the street.
174.8 281.3	Green Mountain Inn	The most historic inn in Stowe and a very nice facility with excellent restaurant, The Whip Room.
175.5 282.4	Brass Lantern Inn	On the west side. A well-known inn - small, intimate, deluxe.
176.4 283.9	Foxfire Inn	On the east side. Has lodging but it's best know to locals as the place to go for Italian cuisine.
178.6 287.4	Morristown, Vermont
180.3 290.2	Farm Resort	On the left. Lodging, golf course, driving range.
181.3 291.8	Stowe / Morrisville airport	On the right. Glider rides in warm weather. It's a great way to see more of Vermont.
183.6 295.5	Morrisville, Vermont	Bees Knees restaurant on the west side, Thompson's Flour Shop (bakery and restaurant) across the street. Both are small, good quality light fare restaurants.
183.7 295.6	Stop Light	Route 100 turns left and goes another tenth of a mile to another left turn.
183.9 295.9	Watch the signs to stay on Route 100!	We're zig-zagging through Morrisville, Vermont!
184.9 297.6	Traffic light	Intersection with Vermont Route 15. Turn left to stay on Route 100.
186.9 300.8	Blinking light	Turn right to stay on Route 100. This starts a very pretty and pastoral drive through dairy farm country. For a side trip, Route 15 goes to Johnson VT, home of Johnson State College and Johnson Woolen Mills, a very old manufacturer of outdoor wear that�s been popular in Vermont for generations: www dot johnsonwoolenmills dot com. For another side trip, turn south onto Church street to visit the village of Hyde Park and see on 100 Main Street, The Governor�s House, a former home of VT governor and now a beautifully restored eight room inn, www dot onehundredmain dot com.
188.3 303.0	Common Ground camping area	On the left. Twenty water/electric sites and seven tent sites. Call 802-888-5210.
193.7 311.7	Eden town line	Eden was chartered to a group of 'Green Mountain Boys' (American Revolution volunteer soldiers from Vermont) in hopes that it would be a post-war 'Eden' to them.
195.5 314.6	Citgo gas and Uncle Bill's Diner	In case you are looking for fuel for your vehicle and yourself.
196.4 316.1	Intersection Route 118	Route 118 goes west to Belvidere, Vermont. Continue straight to stay on Route 100.
197.2 317.3	Eden Mills, Vermont	Suburb of Eden, Vermont.
198.1 318.8	Lake Eden, Vermont	On the east side.
198.4 319.3	Lakeview Camping Area	Phone: (802) 635-2255
199.5 321.0	Lake Eden, Vermont access	Small parking area where you can launch your canoe. Managed by VT Dept of Fish and Wildlife.
205.6 330.9	Lowell / Hazen's Notch Campground / Rt. 58 intersection	The campground has 50 maintained sites, 30 RV sites, 20 tenting or tent trailer sites, modern facilities including hot showers, unlimited firewood. The campground is 3.5 miles up Rt. 58. Turn left (north) from Rt. 100. Route 58 through Hazen's Notch is a very nice drive over a mountain ridge. The uppermost section is closed in winter.
209.3 336.8	Benedictine Nuns Monastery	One the east side of the road is the Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: (802) 744-6525. Also note the beautiful dairy farm on the other side of the road.
210.3 338.4	Barrewood Campground	A small campground on the west side. 38 total RV sites, hot showers, laundry, recreation building, small store, playground, volleyball pool, 2 comfort stations, shuffleboard, horseshoes, fire ring, picnic tables, vending machines, 30 amps, pull-throughs, tenters welcome. Phone (802) 744-6340 or (802) 744-2068
211.9 341.0	Westfield, Vermont	Has a look of some of the villages in southern Vermont.
212.2 341.5	Millbrook Campground	On the left where Route 100 bends to the right in the village of Westfield, VT. Grass sites suitable for tents, pop-ups and RV's. Also tent sites that are secluded and private. All sites are located near a brook that has good fishing. 18 WES, 12 WE. Free hot showers, flush toilets, DS, fireplaces. Gorge and waterfall too. Phone 802-744-6673. Open May 15 to Sept 15.
213.6 343.7	Troy, Vermont
213.8 344.1	Intersection with Route 101	Turn north on 101 to go to Jay Peak ski area. Bear south east in front of the General Store to stay on Route 100.
214.5 345.2	Missisquoi River Bend B&B	On the west side of the road. Very nice old farm house bed and breakfast. Lots of outdoor activities in this very pretty area. Be sure to check their web site - very professionally done.
219.6 353.4	Intersection Route 14	Bear left (north) to stay on Route 100 if you are travelling north. Bear right (south) if you are travelling south.
220.6 355.0	Route 100 Ends at Route 105.	Hilliker's General Store is on the left west if you turn west on 105. A few miles up Route 105 is the village of Newport Center, Vermont then eight more miles to North Troy, Vermont and then a couple of miles farther is the Canadian border. I hope you enjoyed the journey as much as I did. Write to me at the contact link at www.grunberghaus.com if you have comments. -e