Vermont and New Hampshire

We have tried to plan our trip so we can see the eastern states in fall. The challenge is that fall falls at different times every year so I have tried to find a couple of places in each of the eastern states that are awesome for viewing the fall colours. Hopefully we will manage to capture a glance in at least one of the states we are passing through!

Here is what I am most looking forward to seeing in these states:

Cheese and Maple tasting in Vermont - I love cheese and I love maple syrup, I actually love eating them together (bit weird, I know!). On our route, we are going past the Sugarbush Farm which is well known in Vermont for its waxed cheeses and maple syrup. It is open all seasons where you can sample 15 varieties of cheese, maple syrup and other Vermont made foods. Once I have stuffed myself stupid on the freebies, you can also learn how they make maple syrup in their Sugar House Tour. I just hope the car is big enough to carry me and all my shopping afterwards! More info here

Kancamagus Highway - The Kancamagus Highway is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country. Even if we miss fall, the scenery on this route is amazing all year around. It takes you through a path cut through the White Mountains National Forest with breathtaking views of the White Mountains, the Swift River, Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls and Rocky Gorge.

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves - We will be spending a lot of time in a car during this trip so to break up the journey, I have sound some 'mini adventures' The Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves is just one of these adventures! The Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, located in New Hampshire’s Kinsman Notch in the White Mountains and involves a ¾ mile boardwalk through caves, under waterfalls and over rock and boulder formations. Maybe it is aimed at kids but it looks too much fun not to visit and have a go!

Portsmouth - Being from Hampshire in the UK, we couldn't resist going to Portsmouth New Hampshire in the states! I somehow don't think its going to be very similar to its cousin to in the UK.

Here is the extract from the planning sheet:

Vermont 

State:	Vermont
Towns of Interest: (FB) = Firebreak	N/A
National Parks:	N/A
State Parks of Interest:	Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park
Places of Interest: (N) = Night Stay	Woodstock (N) Sugarbush Cheese and Maple Farm (Cheese Making Factory (premium artisan cheese state) and maple farm) Long Trail Brewing Company (Stock up on beers!) Billings Farm and Museum (Diary Farm open to visitors) Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park (Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes, under the shade of sugar maples and 400-year-old hemlocks, across covered bridges and alongside rambling stone walls)
Routes of Interest:	Route 10 (Start of Kancamagus Highway between VT and NH)
Where to Stay:	Woodstock The Shire Woodstock ($113) Sleep Woodstock Motel ($77) Quality Inn At Quechee Gorge - next village on ($63)
Useful Links:	http://www.sugarbushfarm.com/visit-the-farm/

New Hampshire  

State:	New Hampshire
Towns of Interest: (FB) = Firebreak	Portsmouth Orford (pretty typical New Hampshire Town)
National Parks:	N/A
State Parks of Interest:	Hampton Beach State Park Crawford Notch State Park
Places of Interest: (N) = Night Stay	Views in Orford (cover 600ft Palisades cliffs on the VT and NH boarder) Kancamagus Pass (Highest point on Route 112 - very scenic and crosses from VT to NH) Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves (3/4 mile boardwalk of waterfalls and caves) Lincoln (N) Sabbaday Falls Observation Site (on the Kancamagus Pass) Crawford Notch State Park (Stunning in fall) Mt. Washington Cog Railway (departs from Bretton Woods and goes up Mt Washington) - check schedule! Coast Route 1 Coast Road (1A is right on the coast but 1 is the scenic route) Strawbery Banke Portsmouth (N) Portsmouth Harbor Trail and Historic Houses Hampton Beach State Park
Routes of Interest:	Kancamagus Highway (Route 112) - best route to see fall Route 1 (Coast Route) Route 10 (Start of Kancamagus Highway between VT and NH)
Where to Stay:	Lincoln Holiday Inn Express Lincoln East - White Mountains ($88) Riverbank Motel & Cabins Autumn Breeze Inn Profile Motel & Cottages ($51) - bit out of town Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery ($111) Portsmouth Ale House Inn ($113) The Hotel Portsmouth ($112) Holiday Inn Portsmouth ($88) Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Seacoast ($77)
Useful Links:	http://www.lostrivergorge.com/lost-river-gorge-plan-your-journey.php#/gallery/recent https://www.thecog.com

Our plan to cross from VT to NH:

The coast road: