Affordable attractions in White River Junction

Vermont is full of delightful little towns and villages waiting to welcome tourists with open arms, and White River Junction is one of them. This locale is laid out along the Connecticut River and has a delightful appeal of antiquity - the streets are lined with buildings from the 19th century and its history as a railroad town is evident all throughout. It's also an affordable destination thanks to inexpensive accommodations and excellent White River Junction deals on White River Junction rental cars through Thrifty Car Rental. During your stay, take advantage of these affordable attractions to make your vacation budget-friendly.

Main Street Museum

To learn a little about the history and culture of this New England town, take a trip to the Main Street Museum. Admission typically costs $5 per adult, but entry is free on the first Friday of every month, and you can park your White River Junction car rental for free behind the museum. It houses a unique collection combining Americana antiques and international artifacts - each one weird or quirky in its own rite. You may see taxidermy displays, old journals from interesting characters and Elvis impersonators. Don't miss the "Flora and Fauna Collection," which showcases invasive species taken from all over Vermont such as dehydrated cats.

Quechee State Park

Get in a White River Junction car rental and head to Quechee State Park, a gorgeous landscape that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. It's home to the Quechee Gorge, the deepest in the state. It was formed over more than 13,000 years of glacial activity and offers a stunning backdrop for your vacation photo. On this site, you'll also find an old wool processing mill that was powered by water that fell from the falls above as well as the rising Ottauquechee River below. Admission is $3 per person for the entire day.