I thought Aspen was the premier vacation spot in the United States. But vacationing with the wife in Vermont we had discovered scenic hideaways in the Green mountains of the Northeastern United States and the vibe was rad.

Venturing northwards for adventure and fine dining we wondered into the small quaint city of Manchester Vermont complete with a waterfall, upscale dining, and an outdoor shopping mall worthy of the 2000s.

My wife and I stopped for our ritual ice cream stop in Arlington Vermont. And vacationer tip…they don’t take plastic!