Don't write off Vermont during mud season. Sure, it's messy, but it's a great time to experience the miracle of maple, get some spring skiing in, visit a couple of roaring waterfalls, or perhaps get a good deal on a weekend getaway.

Waterbury has another amazing restaurant, and if you are anywhere nearby (like Stowe), I highly recommend you give Gallus a try. Seriously, this is a destination Italian (pasta ) place -- especially in the fall with an outdoor table.

The popular towns of Stowe, Waterbury, and Waitsfield, all less than an hour from Burlington, make up this edition of my VT 251 journey.

If you like mountain views, a laid-back vibe, and great food/drink, Burlington is your kind of city. Here are my top things to do there.

Thinking of a road trip to Vermont? Not sure where to go? Here's my recommended route -- full of cheese, beer, and beauty!