As things went, we left the trip until Thursday of the week. We had other plans for Saturday, so this turned into an overnighter. Still, Vermont accomodates itself very well to quick trips (that is, if you live close by). The state is fairly narrow, and I-89 is where the action is. If you're the type that likes to explore off the beaten path, there are many opportunities to do so, and they are all very close.

The only other constraint on this trip was budget. We wanted the entire trip to come in under $750. Here's how it went ...