@nopoleskier has inspired me to write more.
Yes, the Adirondacks (where Lake Placid is) are
gorgeous. But Vermont is
Fall Central. Flying into Albany would work well. Hartford, CT, is another good choice. All you'd need to do is hop on I-91 and drive north. You could also fly into Boston; It's a 3 hour drive, but it's BOSTON and a very nice city to visit. Another idea: fly into Burlington, VT. The town is beautiful, there's loads to do, and you'd get to see the gorgeous Lake Champlain.
Here are a few random thoughts:
There are lots of very pretty villages. Among the nicest I know are Weston, Woodstock, Grafton, Dorset, Middlebury, Quechee, the Mad River Valley (Waitsfield), Manchester (not Manchester Center).
Cool places to visit:
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Ben & Jerry's in Waterbury: You can tour the factory and eat ice cream. Need I say more?
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Calvin Collidge's homestead in Plymouth Notch: a little local pride here (it's not far from me). And it's much cooler than it sounds. In a beautiful spot, too.
• Simon Pearce glassware in Quechee: You can watch them blow glass. Plus there's a beautiful waterfall and a very good -- though pricey -- restaurant.
• Covered bridges all over the place. Seriously.
• The Vermont Country Store in Weston: Vermont's idea of Walmart, pre-Walmart. VERY fun and charming.
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Shelburne Museum: This just south of Burlington. They have a completely restored Lake Champlain paddle wheel steamer and a Lake Champlain lighthouse on site,
• The Burlington bike path along Lake Champlain: Rent a bike! There's a jetty that goes three miles out into the lake,
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Hildene: Abe Lincoln's son's mansion; he was president of the Pullman Corporation.
• The
Spirit of Ethan Allen: a tour boat that goes out into Lake Champlain. You'll learn about the history, geology, and natural life of the lake.
• The Lake Champlain islands: Isle La Motte and Grand Isle.
• If you like beer, we have loads of craft breweries all over the state: Harpoon, Long Trail, Switchback, Magic Hat, to name a few.
• There's also lots of great hiking, if you're so inclined. Camel's Hump is great but can easily eat up a day.
Here's a pic from the top of Camel's Hump one fall day:
There's tons more, too, but that's what comes to mind right now. As I said, I'm happy to answer any questions.
I'll be out of state October 3-9, visiting my parents to help celebrate their
70th wedding anniversary. But I'd be happy to spend some time with you, if you like. Let me know.