Travel the Vermont Scenic Route 100 Byway
Rich in history and culture, the Vermont Scenic Route 100 Byway is home to the oldest arts and crafts schools in the country, Create Together at Fletcher Farm in Ludlow. Plymouth Notch, a pristine early 20th-century hill town and home to the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, is considered to be one of the best preserved Presidential Sites in the nation.
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Okemo Valley Cheese Trail
Check out the Okemo Valley Cheese Trail HERE! Featuring the oldest and best cheese producers in the country, including Crowley Cheese, Plymouth Artisan Cheese, Grafton Village Cheese, Billings Farm, Sugarbush Farm, and more!
Okemo Valley Hiking Trails
Learn more about all the Okemo Valley Hiking Trails HERE! Featuring easy, moderate, and advanced level options. Here are some highlights:
- LONDONDERRY: Lowell Lake
- LUDLOW: Buttermilk Falls, Okemo Water Tower, Slack Hill at Coolidge State Park
- PLYMOUTH: Vista Trail at Camp Plymouth
Route Overview
Scenic:
The Vermont Scenic Route 100 Byway encompasses four-season beauty and is internationally known for its incredible fall foliage. With rolling hills, a meandering river, crystal clear lakes and ponds, mountain and valley vistas, unspoiled forests, and quintessential Vermont towns, this route has it all. On the southern section, visitors can follow the black river passing the sparkling water of Lake Rescue, Amherst Lake, Lake Pauline, and Echo Lake. Travelers delight at the incredible mountain views, while the more adventurous leave their cars for an easy stroll up mountain peaks.
Historic and Cultural:
The Vermont Scenic Route 100 Byway is also full of rich history and home to dozens of cultural landmarks that make it a truly unique journey. Visit the birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge’s State Historic Site, and make sure to leave time to shop and visit Plymouth Artisan Cheese. In Ludlow, you can also see where Calvin Coolidge went to school, which is now called Black River Academy Museum. In the Town of Weston, the entire village is registered as a historic town.
Recreation:
Outdoor recreation abounds on the Vermont Scenic Route 100 Byway. Home to some of the best skiing and riding opportunities, these are found in the northeast at Okemo in Ludlow, Magic Mountain in Londonderry & Killington Mountain Resorts. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are offered at the Fox Run Nordic Center in Ludlow and the Viking Nordic Center in Londonderry. Scenic Route 100 also offers endless activities in the summer and fall. Mountain bikers are drawn to the plethora of trails in the area, including Okemo Valley Trails in Ludlow. There are also extensive winding roads in the region for road biking. Golfers flock to play some of Vermont’s most popular and challenging courses, including Fox Run Golf Club; hikers come to explore the renowned Long Trail; boaters spend the day paddling and exploring the numerous lakes, and anglers try their luck at any number of the neighboring ponds and streams. All ages can enjoy a stroll around a classic town green; kids pass their time at one of the many local playgrounds, and anyone can explore a waterfall on a wheelchair accessible nature trail.