Driving between Boston and Montreal and wondering where to break up the trip? Here is the short answer: The Wildflower Inn is 10 minutes off I-91 at Exit 23, almost exactly where you will want to stretch your legs - about 3 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from Montreal. And unlike a highway hotel, you will wake up on 300 acres in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom with one of the best sunset views in the state.
Why travelers stop here instead of a highway exit
Most Boston-Montreal drivers default to a chain hotel near the interstate. But for the same drive time, you can spend the night on Darling Hill - a historic hilltop property surrounded by the famous Kingdom Trails network - and have a real Vermont dinner instead of a vending machine.
Our restaurant is open 365 days a year. Arrive at 7pm on a Tuesday in November or on Christmas Day - dinner is on. That matters more than you would think in rural Vermont, where many kitchens close early or seasonally. Casual fine dining, local ingredients, Vermont beers, and a dining room that looks west over the valley at sunset.
Dogs are welcome. We have dedicated dog-friendly rooms (one pet per room; $75-$100 pet fee) and open fields and walking trails right outside the door - a real leg-stretch for your co-pilot, not a strip of grass by a parking lot. Bonus: Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, one of the most joyful dog destinations anywhere, is 20 minutes away.
Single-night stays are welcome. Some inns require two-night minimums. We regularly host one-night travelers heading to or from Quebec, Burlington, and the White Mountains. Add breakfast to your reservation and roll onto I-91 fed and caffeinated.
Drive times to The Wildflower Inn
Boston: about 3 hours. Montreal: about 2.5 hours. Hartford: about 3.5 hours. Albany: about 3.5 hours. New York City: about 5.5 hours. Burlington: about 1.25 hours. We are at 2059 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT - 10 minutes from I-91 Exit 23, on a paved road the whole way.
Turn a stopover into a reason to come back
Most first-time stopover guests say the same thing at checkout: we wish we had planned more time here. The Kingdom Trails mountain bike network runs directly through our property. Burke Mountain's ski lifts are 10 minutes away. Lake Willoughby - Vermont's most dramatic glacial lake - is 20 minutes. In summer, our heated saltwater pool (the only saltwater pool in the Northeast Kingdom) is open June through September.
So stay the night, have a great dinner, and watch the sunset from the deck. Just know the odds are good you will be back for a full weekend.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the halfway point between Boston and Montreal? The halfway point falls in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom and northern New Hampshire. The Wildflower Inn in Lyndonville, VT is about 3 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from Montreal, 10 minutes off I-91 at Exit 23.
Does the Wildflower Inn allow one-night stays? Yes. One-night stays are welcome year-round, and the restaurant is open for dinner 365 days a year.
Is there a place to eat if I arrive late? Our full-service restaurant and pub is on the property and open every day of the year. Reservations recommended: (802) 626-8310.
Can I bring my dog on a stopover? Yes - dog-friendly rooms are available (one pet per room; $75-$100 pet fee), with fields and walking trails on the property.
