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Estimated Mileage: 57.6 Miles

 

Driving Instructions:  

 

This drive begins in Brattleboro, Vermont [Exit 1 on I-91]. If heading North on I-91 turn right when exiting, If heading South on I-91 turn left when exiting. You wish to drive toward downtown Brattleboro.

 

Continue through downtown Brattleboro. When leaving the main part of town and as you approach a fork in the road, look for signs for Route 30. 

 

Travel Route 30 toward Newfane and Townshend. Note that when entering Townshend you must make a sharp left in order to remain on Route 30 - now heading toward Jamaica and Stratton Mountain.

 

Upon leaving Jamaica you will start your climb into the mountains. Continue on Route 30 until you descend into Bondville. As you descend you will see the Intersection of Routes 30 & 100 North - Make a right turn on Route 100 North.

 

Travel Route 100 North to Londonderry and the Intersection of Routes 100 & 11. Turn right on Route 11 through the village of ¹ Londonderry, and continue on to Chester. In Chester you will turn on to Route 103 toward Rockingham & Bellows Falls. ² Route 103 will intersect with I-91 [Exit 6], the end of this scenic drive.

¹ Alternate Route: In Londonderry make a left turn on Route 100 North [toward Weston]. Travel Route 100 North to Weston [Approx. 6 Miles]. This is the home of the famed Vermont Country Store [Original Location], Weston Playhouse, and Weston Priory [A Benedictine Monastery].

When you have finished visiting Weston travel a very short distance North from the Weston Village Green to Andover Road [Opposite The Weston Marketplace Village Store] and turn right on Andover Road and continue on through Andover to Route 11. Make a left on Route 11 heading toward Chester. You have now returned to the original route.

Note: There is branch of the Vermont Country Store in Rockingham on Route 103, a short distance before reaching I-89.

 

² Alternate Route: If, instead of entering I-91 and the end of this scenic drive, you continue on Route 103 for five minutes or less, and visit Bellows Falls, Vermont. 

 

This is a charming village, which resembles a Lionel Train Set of years long gone by, is worth a visit. It is the home of the Green Mountain Flyer scenic railroad and Sam's Army & Navy Store [not what you think of as an Army & Navy store]. This is a legendary purveyor of sporting goods. 

 

You'll also want to visit "Miss Bellows Falls" Diner - a working Diner from long ago. 

 

If you happen to be in town on a Tuesday evening the movies cost $1.50 - in a very comfortable wide-screen theatre in Town Hall - That's right, Town Hall - on Main Street. Enjoy!  

 

Related Links: 

 

Brattleboro, Newfane, Townshend Area Home Page & Photos

Stratton Mountain Area Homepage & Photos [Covering Jamaica]

Chester & Grafton Area Home Page & Photos

 Bellows Falls Area Home Page & Photos

 

Note: Also check out our Photo Galleries in Index on the left.

 

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