My parents have decided to take a 10-day road trip to Vermont. They live near St. Paul, MN. I would like to give them ideas on where to go, where to stay, and what to do.

They know they want to end in VT but no idea what town. They'd like to see the best the state (road trip) has to offer for fall colors. They plan to leave in early October. Perhaps, this is too late?

They enjoy gambling but vow they are going to stay out of the casinos. I think a visit for one day is more realistic, if there are any en route. They enjoy thrift sales, auctions, flea markets, and antiques. They like animals and visit zoos gladly. Theyre not too big on "culture" -theater, museums, etc. My dad likes watching sports, esp. football, baseball, and NASCAR. My mom likes crafts. They hate big cities, esp. driving in them. I'm just not sure what else they like to do.

They are older (mid 60s), diabetic, overweight, and out-of-shape.

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Do you have a better suggestion for their time frame as to where to go - NOT West. They've "been there, done that".