Set along historic scenic Route 100, the countryside of the Mad River Valley is among the most beautiful places in the world.  Always changing, its many seasons and moods are truly something to behold.  Driving tours are always full of beautiful scenery, as well as wonderfully unique and fun stops along the way. Check out some great driving day trips you can take, returning to the Valley every evening as your homebase.

Sugarbush Soaring:  Offering glider rides to the public over some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

The Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm:  Offers trail rides and weekend treks on Icelandic horses, one of the oldest breeds in the world.

Sugarbush Summer Recreation Center:  Featuring the new zip-line, which soars visitors 800 feet through the air on a wing and a wire.

The Mad River Valley boasts some of the most unique, creative, and cutting edge architecture in the country.  At its epicenter is the Yestermorrow design/build school, which offers over 100 1-2 day hands-on courses for people of all ages and experience levels.

Vermont’s antiquing is unparalleled.  Plan a tour of the countryside, punctuated by visits to these purveyors of beautiful and historic art, furnishings, and funky finds.

A visit to the area should always include a stop at the Warren Store, one of Vermont's few remaining country stores.

Take a tour of the Vermont Cheese trail!  Vermont is home to the finest artisinal cheeses this side of the Atlantic.

Try a Vermont wine!  There are wine tours and tasting of these wonderful local winerys. 

People come from around the world to experience the brilliance of VT foliage.  For up to the minute updates, check out www.vermontfallfoliage.com.