[Mark S.]

Originally Posted by chaz longue

The leaves are already starting to turn. I'm not sure I'd advise waiting 'till October to visit: Bare trees and not particularly scenic. "Stick season" is short but can be a bit dreary...Come for the gorgeous Autumnal colours if possible!

Quick question:

When is the snow generally gone? We're planning a trip next spring, and I really don't want bad road conditions. Throughout New England, is the snow generally gone by late March/early April? Or would it be wiser to wait till May?

[vter]

March generally is a very snowy month. It can snow in April, but if it does, the snow is usually gone the next day.

[sevdie]

I just can't beleive the leaves have turned that quickly. People are still mowing their lawns here in Kansas and the trees are all still green. It looks like summer here for most of the year. In new York city...well, there are no trees or grass where I lived in New York city. This is all just so amazing to me and I can't wait to get up there. Thanks for the link. I have been comparing the foilage in different parts of New England.

[chaz longue]

Sevdie - People are still mowing here and the trees are still green. But if you know where to look, you can see the very beginnings of colour. I find the early foliage the prettiest by far. But we're still prior to that stage now. The color is just barely in evidence.

[Griffis]

Boy do I ever want to get to Vermont. It just seems to have everything my family is looking for (assuming I can find a job and we can afford it.)

There isn't a part of VT we aren't enchanted by, but are trying to decide between the Champlain area and further south, Bennington/Brattleboro.

Is there one ceretain town or region that is more affordable than others? Or perhaps I should ask what towns are really high dollar when talking housing.

[Dragondog]

The Burlington area will have the highest housing costs in Vermont- Bennington and Brattleboro will be less. If coming from the midwest, with the exception of Chicago and the Twin cities, it will be expensive. If coming fom the west coast-esp. California, NYC, Boston, Washington DC area and Florida it will be much cheaper.
Housing in central Connecticut is about the same as Burlington- it is less in Brattleboro and Bennington.

[Kmommy]

I'm coming to visit a week from tomorrow to look around and try to figure out which town we want to live in. I can't wait to see the foliage! I hope we'll get to see some while we are there.

[sevdie]

Kmommy,

Don't forget to let me know how the trip goes.

[Kmommy]

Of course Sevdie! I'll make sure to give you the highlights when we get home. I'm so excited, we just found a baby sitter for my son, it will be an easier trip to make without a 3 year old!

Anyone know any good resteraunts I should try around the Burlington/Colchester area during my stay?

[paullicker]

used to be a special place, now it's a JOKE.