While Saratoga was well worth the travel, it was a good 3 1/2-hour drive from Boston [props to all the Boston Bloggers who did it in a single day!], so BF and I decided to break up the trip and stop for a day + night in Bennington, Vermont.
[ outfit details ]
Boyfriend Blazer, Thrifted [similar] | Tee, Urban Outfitters [similar 1; 2] | Denim Shorts, Target [similar] | Piper Sunglasses c/o Warby Parker | Bangle Bracelets, Alex & Ani | Black Shoulder Bag, Matt + Nat [similar] | Sneakers, Converse
[ travel summary ]
who:: BF apparently isn’t too sick of me yet. Just us two.
what:: the city has been all sorts of cray with tourists and whatnot lately, so I was happy to just get out and enjoy wandering around a small town! we’re also just a few days away from moving into a new space, so antiquing + thrifting for decor, furniture, and other fun things was a priority, and we were surprised at how many stores like such we came across.
when:: we, admittedly, visited in VT’s shoulder season, where we got a very good rate at the b&b. the prime time to visit is fall for the foliage, so I suppose we’ll just have to go back 😉
where:: stay at safford mills inn & cafe— this is not your average bed & breakfast! namely, because there’s no breakfast included. it turns into a martini bar on friday & saturday nights, so in lieu of scrambled eggs, you’re provided with complimentary cocktails and appetizers | eat & drink at madison brewing co pub & restaurant | treasure hunt at The Owl’s Nest Upholstery & Antiques | visit the Bennington Battle Monument [it’s not New England without a little history!]
wear:: I doubted my normally preppy, coastal style would be so welcome in Vermont, so I opted for a more casual, boyfriend look… this is me trying to be cool and fit in with the Bennington College kids, Chuck Taylors and all yo.
Have you been to Bennington? Where else should we explore in VT?
Cute little town!
Wait what Craig and I need to go there. We haven’t visited Vermont together, so it’s clearly necessary. Plus cocktails? I’m in.
Looks like a nice little stop. I love the vintage home furnishings.
What a great place for a stopover, and such a perfect travel look. So comfy for the car, but add the blazer and instant polish!
ahh VT, that state has my heart! glad you had fun!
I love these pictures! I’m hoping I can get up to VT sometime with my friends for a quick day weekend trip!
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Looks like a fun trip! I’ve always loved going thru VT on our way to Maine! I need that popcorn maker in my driveway… now 🙂
Try Chester Vermont, The little stone houses are amazing, and Stone Pizza is crazy good. OR if you want to explore Northern Vermont, try Waterbnury, close enough for a day trip into Burlington, and minutes to Stowe, where you can drive through Smugglers Notch. A great drive. When you return to Waterbury, eat at the Prohibition Pig. The food is great and the handcrafted cocktails are knock your socks off. Don’t worry you can walk back to the hotel.
Kelly– apologies for the delayed response, but thank you so much! Definitely adding these to our list, I know we need to make a trip up to Northern VT soon!