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Tours and Excursions
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, 30 Community Drive,
South Burlington, VT, 802-882-1240
An ice cream lover's heaven!!! Hear how it all began on the
½ tour, a mezzanine view of ice cream production, a
stroll down the hall of fame (25 year history of Ben &
Jerry), then a FREE ice cream sampling! Open year round except
for major holidays. For groups over 10, calling for reservations
are recommended. Admission prices are $3 - Adults, $2- seniors
and Children. Enjoy!
Cabot Creamery, Rte. 2 to Rte. 215; Cabot, VT - Cabot
Annex: Rt. 100, Waterbury, VT, 800-837-4261
On your way to Stowe, be sure to visit the Cabot Creamery
satellite store offering a tantalizing shopping and tasting
experience. Clear your palate and get ready to sample some
of the most delicious cheeses, wines and other gourmet foods
available! Cabot cheddar cheese - voted Best Cheese in the
World - is sure to leave you wanting more. The store is open
from 6PM to 9PM daily, except for major holidays. The Cabot
Creamery farm located just 35 miles from Stowe, has been in
operation since 1919, and offers daily tours to the public.
For $1.00 per person this is a great deal for families. Call
in advance to make sure that your group gets to see the best
cheese in the world being made fresh! www.cabotcheese.com
Rock of Ages Visitor Center, 558 Graniteville Road, Graniteville,
VT, 802-476-3119
Watch the mining process of granite as part of the guided
tours of the largest, deepest granite quarry (600 feet deep)
in the United States. The tour of the manufacturing facility
includes seeing the craftsmen skillfully transform the granite
into beautiful memorials and statuaries. After the tour, experience
bowling on lanes made out of granite, as well as visiting
the theater and gift shop. Tours are offered Monday - Friday
from June to mid-October, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., departing
every 45 minutes. Senior adults (62 and older) $3.50, Adults
$4.00, Children (6-12) $1.50, Children (5 and under) free.
www.rockofages.com
Mountain View Tours, P.O. Box 222, Johnson, VT, 802-635-2002
Short on time? Want to take in as much of Vermont as possible?
Mountain View Tours offers a variety of 3, 4 and 6-hour tours
starting at $40.00 per person. Get the most out of your vacation
experience by calling 888-564-7111 to arrange your special
tour of Vermont.
www.mountainviewtours-online.com
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