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5 (Day) Dreamy Road Trip Destinations

The COVID-19 Outbreak—And The ‘Social Distancing’ That Comes With It—Will Have To End Sometime.

» When the pandemic’s over, celebrate with a visit to one of these picturesque towns. « BY MORGAN FECHTER

Burlington, VT Burlington is Vermont’s largest city and home to some of the state’s hippest restaurants, bars, boutiques and cultural centers.

BURLINGTON GREENWAY 645 Pine St., Burlington Walk, bike or skate along the shore of beautiful Lake Champlain on this downtown path.

SHELBURNE MUSEUM 6000 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne View 150,000 eclectic pieces of Americana housed in unique buildings such as a 220-foot steamboat and an old schoolhouse.

MAGIC HAT BREWING COMPANY 5 Bartlett Bay Rd., South Burlington Top off your busy day of sightseeing with an ice-cold beer at Magic Hat Brewery.

Vergennes, VT Forty minutes south of Burlington is Vergennes, a quaint New England town that has everything you need for a relaxing getaway.

BUTTON BAY STATE PARK 5 Button Bay State Park, Vergennes Feeling outdoorsy? Pack a tent and spend the night at Button Bay State Park, or hike one of its many familyfriendly trails.

LU LU ICE CREAM 185 Main St., Vergennes Offering homemade artisan flavors such as White Chocolate Lavender and Lemon Verbena, Lu Lu Ice Cream is the perfect spot to cool off on a warm afternoon.

MOUNT PHILO 5425 Mt Philo Rd., Charlotte Make the short hike or drive to the

summit of Mount Philo to enjoy panoramic views of the Adirondacks and Champlain Valley. Mount Philo

Utica, NY Just 90 minutes from the Capital Region, Utica offers a taste of good old-fashioned Mohawk Valley charm.

SARANAC BREWERY 830 Varick St., Utica Quench your thirst and brush up on American history at Saranac Brewery, the fourth-oldest family-owned brewery in the United States.

MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE 310 Genessee St., Utica Join the glut of visitors to this wonderful art museum, which has featured works by Jackson Pollock, Edward Hopper, Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso.

UTICA ZOO 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica Get up close and personal with dozens of animals, including African lions, camels and zebras.

Ithaca, NY Ithaca is more than just a college town: The area’s vibrant cultural scene and natural beauty keep visitors venturing to it year round.

ITHACA FARMERS MARKET Steamboat Landing, 545 3rd St., Ithaca Bring a reusable bag and stock up on fresh produce and artisan creations from Ithaca locals, all while enjoying the beautiful Cayuga Inlet waterfront.

BUTTERMILK FALLS STATE PARK 106 E Buttermilk Falls Rd., Ithaca Take a dip in the natural pool at the base of Buttermilk Falls, or enjoy a hike on one of the park’s five trails.

ITHACA FALLS Pack a picnic and watch these impressive falls, located just outside Downtown Ithaca, cascade 150 feet to Cayuga Lake.

Corning, NY Affectionately known as the “Crystal City,” Corning proudly celebrates its history of glassmaking, attracting visitors with a charming mix of past and present.

CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS 1 Museum Way, Corning View the world’s largest collection of glass, participate in a glassblowing demonstration and learn more about Corning’s most important industry at this one-of-a-kind museum.

GAFFER DISTRICT 114 Pine St., Corning Stroll through the cultural center of Downtown Corning to learn more about the city of Corning’s rich history, or grab a bite to eat at one of the Gaffer District’s many restaurants.

THE ROCKWELL MUSEUM 111 Cedar Street, Corning Discover an array of works by significant American artists (Andy Warhol!) and view an extensive collection of Native American art and artifacts at this Smithsonian-affiliated museum.

(from top): Utica Zoo, The Rockwell Museum and Ithaca Falls.