PICTURE ALERT: Lots of photos because they are so pretty I had to share!
I meant to post while I was in Vermont these past few days, I even brought my computer. But I was so busy while I was there (in a good way) that I never got the chance. I don’t know if you’ve ever been to Vermont, but its incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Karl has lots of family up there so we decided to go for a visit.
Its about a 5-6 hour drive from NYC to Vermont so it was tiring to say the least. We always drive all the way north in NY State and then take the Essex ferry across to VT. By the time we got to the ferry on Saturday we were starving, so we stopped at the Old Dock House Restaurant in the tiny town of Essex for a quick bite to eat. I had some great fish & chips but the main draw of this place is the view. This is what it looked like from our table..
This is where we ate lunch. Actually still in NY here.
After lunch we took the 30 minute car ferry over to Vermont and drove to Karl’s aunts house where we usually stay. Its always great to see them and spend time with family. We had a great time catching up, meeting her new doggies (so cute!), and relaxing after a long drive. Plus, she lives right on the lake so this was our view of Lake Champlain while we chatted and recovered from the trip.
View from the backyard
Sunset. Just breathtaking!
The first day there we took it easy. Sunday morning though we woke up early and got going. Karl went for a swim and I went for a run. When you are in VT its so easy to get out there and bike, run, etc for several reasons: everyone else is healthy, its quiet and nobody is on the road to get in your way, & the weather is great. It was a cool morning in the low 60s and I took off for a run on the quiet dirt road. I planned for 4 miles but ended up with 4.5 miles because I was having too much fun.
I barely saw any cars which was a stark contrast coming from NYC, it was quiet, and I basically had the road to myself.
It. was. AMAZING.
The winding dirt road.
I also saw some livestock on my run. I know people see animals all the time but where I’m from its a big deal when I see anything besides a dog. I also love horses so seeing them on my run was really exciting. I am already missing the scenery I had running here and want to go back ASAP! I got used to it really fast 
Horses!
In keeping with the active vacation theme, Karl and I brought our bikes. So after we came back from our run/swim and ate some food, we headed out for a 9 mile bike ride around the neighborhood. It was SUPER hilly so it was a tough one, but again we had some pretty scenery on our ride.
Cute little bridge. Ignore Karl’s thumb in the corner.
We <3 VT
Lake Champlain amazes me.
What was also fun about riding was that the drivers are so courteous to cyclists. The few times someone drove past us, they really got out of the way for us and were aware we were there. So unlike NY. Plus, there were so many other cyclists out there riding since the weather was perfect, some of them had some serious bikes too!
The whole road to myself!
Love love love.
After our ride we headed back to the house and got dressed to go out to dinner. We went to Church Street in Burlington which is the main strip of restaurants and stores in the town. We like to go here to walk around leisurely, plus they have lots of street performers which reminds me of the Village or something. We decided to get some good at a place called Leunig’s Bistro which serves French-type food. Karl and I both got seafood because you sort of have to when you are in New England.
Cheese plate appetizer. Sorry, I attacked this before I took a photo.
Scallops. Yum!
After dinner we went back and swam a bit before calling it a night. It was a super fun first two days.. stay tuned for the rest of my trip in my next post!
Have you ever been to Vermont?
Do you like to relax or stay busy on vacation?
Wow! All your photos are great!!! I’ve never been to Vermont, but now I definitely want to experience it!!! Thanks for sharing! Spa love toya!
Thanks for the SPA love girl! Vermont is the best. Highly recommend you check it out!
Beautiful pictures!! It makes me want to pack up and move to VT right now. No but seriously, I love VT — we go up there every year to ski on Stowe and it’s gorgeous.
Haha lets go move there! I am so tempted, especially coming back to the city with all the rain didn’t make leaving VT any better. I am planning on skiing at Stowe this winter too, and hopefully Whiteface!
what beautiful pictures! I went to vermont once to Ben and Jerrys. So much fun!
Oh the sheer amount of Ben and Jerrys is amazing! Its everywhere
I’ve been to Vermont several times ..loved it with all its seasons …so beautiful and serein….every time I go, I discover more and more of its charm …I would say a paradise on earth.
I would definitely agree Mona! Hopefully we can all go back there soon, its so beautiful.
Gorgeous pictures! I went to Vermont years ago and I thought it was beautiful, especially since all the leaves were changing colors! Plus, there were Ben & Jerry’s everywhere
The leaves just started when I was there, I can only imagine how nice it is in the fall! Must have been amazing.
Beautiful pictures! I love going to VT and am so happy I have friends to visit there. It’s not that different from parts of NH, but at the same time it has a whole different feel!
I’ve never been to NH so I can’t compare, but I’d love to get up there some day! I’m sure its beautiful too
Beautiful pictures! I’ve been to Vermont several times…most recently to Burlington for the marathon there (it’s very special to me since I BQed there…and the town is absolutely amazing…totally my husband’s and I’d style). My grandparents used to live in Lake George and my gramps would ride his motocycle all over Vermont and stop in cute, little towns to grab bites to eat…he loved making day trips out of that. I hope you go back soon…especially in the Fall…the foliage is so beautiful that time of year.
I didn’t even think of running in VT, now I’m going to go look up some races. Burlington is nice to begin with but with your BQ there it must be one of your most favorite places haha. Hoping to get back in the fall and the winter for sure.
I have been to Vermont, Mike and I swam in a Masters swim meet in Middlebury and we’ve driven through to get to some places in New Hampshire. As a New Englander I am biased but I love all New England states
I’m glad you had a great time!
I love New England states too, they are SO beautiful.. I’d love to come move up there some day
I have never been to VT but may just need to take a trip there after seeing you’re beautiful pictures! My favorite part of vacationing or going to new places is that I can run while discovering the beauty that state, city, or town holds!
You should definitely go, its incredible! There’s nothing like running through a new place to explore.
Megan! Vermont is awesome! You need to come do a race here, there are so many good ones. I work in Burlington, and can see the lake from work. I run lots on the bike path along the lake. You should do Middlebury Maple Run, it’s an awesome half.
I totally want to run a race there! I didn’t know you lived so close we should have met up for a run. Next time for sure
Tomorrow I’m posting about the bike path, I rode along it… its SO beautiful. When is the Maple Run? I’d love to do it!
Megan!
It looks like you had such a great time!! I loved vermont too! Stowe is beautifulll I’ve never gone to vermont the way you did can you take your car on the ferry? How does that work? Lake champlain looks gorgeous!!
xoxo Laur
Hey roomie
First of all, I miss you and we need to hang out ASAP! I’ve never been to Stowe but I’m planning on going this winter to ski there. To take the ferry we drive up I-87 and get off around exit 31-32 for the Essex ferry, then you drive into the town and it takes you across to Charlotte, VT! its so fun!
How beautiful! I would love to get to visit VT! I have to say though, a lot of it looks like Central PA! I definitely take the area for granted and know I will miss all the beautiful views and nature and mountains one day when I live somewhere far away.
I wish I lived near a place that looked like this, it was amazing! You are lucky
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