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Start / Planning / Hotels / What to Do / Dining / Shopping /Stuff to DoJoseph Smith Birthplace Memorial. The first stop we made was to the site commemorating the birthplace of the prophet Joseph Smith. The site includes a granite monument that was dedicated on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The shaft was sculpted from a single granite block quarried in Barre, Vermont, and is one of the largest polished shafts in the world. It stands 38 1/2 feet tall, one foot for every year of the Prophet Joseph Smith's life. The shaft weighs 40 tons. A visitors' center is also located on the site and provides additional information.
If you're hungry for quick bite, you can stop by Sandy's on the way back to I-89. It's not the fastest place to grab a meal, but you can't beat 70¢ burgers. Yes, that's a bingo ball - they'll give you one to remember your order number by. They have a large menu, including ice cream, and yes, local law enforcement eats there, too.
Ben & Jerrys Factory Tour. Who are your two greatest friends from Vermont? Ben and Jerry, of course. And you can't make a trip to Vermont complete without stopping by the factory. They'll take you through the process from beginning to end, complete with samples of the daily mix. Oh, yeah, it's that good. After the tour, if you didn't get enough, there's even a gift shop, and - what else? - an ice cream shop. (Well, they do sell sorbets too)
Church Street Marketplace . Once you get to Burlington, you have to stop and see Church Street (and check out www.churchstmarketplace.com). Founded in 1981, historic Church Street Marketplace is nestled in the heart of downtown Burlington, and from the architecture to hip eats, casual people watching to serious shopping, you'll find it within these four blocks. This is Vermont's favorite and most chic pedestrian mall. Immediately adjacent to the Marketplace is Burlington Town Center, one of Burlington's indoor shopping malls.
Burlington Waterfront. Check out these sites as well. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Tour . For the chocoholics among us, you should stop here. There's a large window to watch the chocolates being made (seasonal), or a short video to watch, and of course, a few samples .... http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour. Mom and Dad, watch the pocketbook. While this is the place for teddy bears and stuffed animals in general, it's going to set you back (the least expensive is $19.99). Be sure to get the coupon for the factory tour here and check out their website Vermont Teddy Bear Company. Shelburne Farms. Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit working farm and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. You may enjoy the walking trails, children’s farmyard, inn, restaurant, property tours and special events. $6 adults; $5 seniors; $4 children 3-14; Free: children under 3, members & Shelburne residents. Admission includes the walking trails, the farm barn, the children's farm, and cheesemaking demonstrations. Of course, there are samples to buy and eat. Open May-Oct. http://www.shelburnefarms.org/ Cold Hollow Cider Mill . Honey from Vermont's wildflower, pure maple syrup from mater rock sugar maples, aged Vermont sharp cheddar cheese, and, McIntosh apples that can only be found in this part of the world. Open year round - watch the cider being made (did you try the apple cider BBQ Sauce --- yumm). http://www.coldhollow.com/
Stowe. Vermont's highest peak. Cabot Creamery. Visit the Factory in Cabot Village or the Annex store in Waterbury (on the way to Ben & Jerry's). http://www.cabotcheese.com/index.php
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