Vermont

We entered Vermont, and the scenary instantly became more quaint and charming. Not really - it looks exactly like New York, but Vermont does a good job of marketing itself. Not having billboards or Walmarts helps, too.
Our route took us through backroads and small towns, which was good for having lower traffic. But the small towns usually had only a small general store, which would have no produce and hugely inflated prices. We were always happy to hit a bigger store so we could buy fruits and vegetables.