The last leg of this year's New England road trip, before heading home, will be Portsmouth, NH to Bennington, VT.

Yahoo gives 3 options:

NH 9 W, I 495 S, or NH 101W.

As usual, I'm looking for the most scenic. Or if you have other suggestions, please fire away.
TIA

101 is a pretty trip through classic small towns and villages AFTER Manchester. The first part is a slog because of development.

101 will eventually join 9 to cross the river, then 9 is a straight shot to Bennington. You have a loooong climb out of Brattleboro with spectacular views which are unfortunately behind you in the direction you have just come. Take advantage of pullovers to look. They are Worth It.

Thanks very much, Ackislander! I'll definitely take advantae of the pullovers.

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I think maybe Portsmouth to Concord via route 4, then 202 and route 9 would be the nicest and only add about 15 mins to the trip. Hopefully Dfrost will chime in as she knows the nooks & crannies of that area, a good lunch stop etc.