If you’re intrigued about Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom but weren’t sure as to how to go about exploring this scenic part of Vermont, then the following road trip is for you! As one of the most picturesque areas in the Green Mountain State, the Northeast Kingdom is the place to go if you’d like to visit some charming covered bridges, lakes surrounded by stunning landscapes, and other lesser-known points of interest in the area.
Known as the Northeast Kingdom Byway, the road along this rural part of Vermont is 51 miles. Therefore, you can easily take more than a day to check out all the nooks you’ll discover on this route. Read on to learn more about what you’ll get to explore on this adventure.
Welcome to the Northeast Kingdom in Vermont!
Google Maps This road trip along VT 5-N and VT-114 N, to rural and scenic sights in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, involves about 2 hours of driving.
- Schoolhouse Covered Bridge - Lyndonville
Google/Doug Peabody Upon driving along, you might be surprised to come across the Schoolhouse Covered Bridge. Built in 1871, this 19th-century covered bridge is said to be the last remaining of its kind. Nowadays, the bridge is only accessible to pedestrians. Schoolhouse Covered Bridge
- Kingdom Trails - East Burke
Google/Steve Zimmerman You’ll have the option to hike and bike when you explore these lush trails along your road trip route. Kingdom Trails, 478 VT-114, East Burke, VT 05832, USA
- Lake Willoughby - Westmore
Google/James Bowen Be prepared to stop in your tracks when you visit Lake Willoughby. As one of the most serene bodies of water in New England, Lake Willoughby remains a popular destination to hike, play in the water, and ice fish (in the winter). Lake Willoughby, Westmore, VT, USA
- Lake Memphremagog - Newport
Google/ Madhu Malla Lake Memphremagog is shared with Canada. When you visit the Vermont side of this stunning lake on your road trip, plan to spend a few hours touring the area. Lake Memphremagog, Lake Memphremagog
- Chamberlin Mill Covered Bridge - Lyndonville
Google/Doug Peabody Located in a rural part of the Northeast Kingdom, this quintessential-looking Vermont bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Chamberlin Mill Covered Bridge, 56 Chamberlain Bridge, Lyndonville, VT 05851, USA
Google Maps
This road trip along VT 5-N and VT-114 N, to rural and scenic sights in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, involves about 2 hours of driving.
Google/Doug Peabody
Upon driving along, you might be surprised to come across the Schoolhouse Covered Bridge. Built in 1871, this 19th-century covered bridge is said to be the last remaining of its kind. Nowadays, the bridge is only accessible to pedestrians.
Schoolhouse Covered Bridge
Google/Steve Zimmerman
You’ll have the option to hike and bike when you explore these lush trails along your road trip route.
Kingdom Trails, 478 VT-114, East Burke, VT 05832, USA
Google/James Bowen
Be prepared to stop in your tracks when you visit Lake Willoughby. As one of the most serene bodies of water in New England, Lake Willoughby remains a popular destination to hike, play in the water, and ice fish (in the winter).
Lake Willoughby, Westmore, VT, USA
Google/ Madhu Malla
Lake Memphremagog is shared with Canada. When you visit the Vermont side of this stunning lake on your road trip, plan to spend a few hours touring the area.
Lake Memphremagog, Lake Memphremagog
Google/Doug Peabody
Located in a rural part of the Northeast Kingdom, this quintessential-looking Vermont bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Chamberlin Mill Covered Bridge, 56 Chamberlain Bridge, Lyndonville, VT 05851, USA
Do you want to see some more of Vermont after taking this trip to some rural spots in the state’s Northeast Kingdom? For ideas of where to hit the road next, take a look at these best road trips in Vermont. And, if you plan to spend more time in the Northeast Kingdom, how about checking out some local waterfalls too?
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