Did a little recon on Sunday in the truck for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend in the Catskills. Wanted to see if it was better heading out Rte 2 instead of the usual 101-9 thru Vermont. I really like Rte 2! Except for the "highway" part of it (495-202), the western end has some really nice sweepers and photo opportunities. Took it out to Rte 7 in Willamstown, and maybe plan to head south on 7 to 23, and take that to the NY state line. Did a mileage comparison too - 129 miles to Williamstown. Came home via the "old" way (took 7 north to Bennington, and 9-101 thru NH). That way actually adds about 60 miles (it's further north). Gonna look on Google maps to see if I can cut out the Highway Rte 2 out and come in further west. Then again, be nice getting the highway part over early, We'll see... :)