Drive Vermont’s iconic RT‑100 at your own pace with a GPS-triggered audio guide that narrates covered bridges, cider mills, and Smugglers' Notch. Download once, go offline, and shape a half- or full-day itinerary around the stops you want to explore.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The road opens like a map under your tires: low stone walls, patchwork fields, and maples leaning toward the shoulder as if to point the way. On Route 100, the Green Mountains press close to the road; streams edge the pavement, and covered bridges blink into view where the audio tour queues a story and you ease off the gas.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9–10 hours (full route)
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; walking at stops ranges from short strolls to moderate trail hikes.
Wildlife
History
RT‑100 runs through classic Vermont agricultural communities and near sites like the Calvin Coolidge Homestead; Smugglers' Notch was historically used as a mountain pass for goods and people moving north.
Conservation
Seasonal leaf-peeper crowds strain small towns—park only in designated areas, pack out trash, and support local producers to keep the byway sustainable.
Reserve your spot on the Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Vermont, RT100 Scenic Byway today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you leave
Pre-download the GuideAlong app and the tour over Wi‑Fi so narration works offline in low-coverage valleys.
Plan fuel and timing
Fill the tank in larger towns—service stations are sparse—and start early to avoid midday crowds in Stowe and popular overlooks.
Bring a charged phone + car charger
The app uses GPS; a USB/C car charger in the cigarette lighter prevents Bluetooth pairing issues and keeps your device alive.
Mind narrow shoulders and farms
Yield to agricultural vehicles, park fully off the road at pullouts, and avoid blocking narrow country lanes.
Smartphone with GuideAlong app
Runs the GPS-triggered audio narration and stores downloaded route maps.
USB/C car charger (cigarette lighter)
Keeps your phone charged without automatic stereo pairing issues.
Comfortable walking shoes
Many stops include short walks, uneven wooden bridges, and cellar‑door paths.
Layered outerwear
Mountain weather and shade in notches can be cool even on warm days; layers let you adapt.
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