One of the world's largest teddy bear producers, The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory makes approximately 500,000 artisan teddy bears every year. Visitors can take a guided tour of the factory to see how the bears are made by hand; tours are offered five times a day and take approximately half an hour. However, most visitors stay longer than an hour so that they can browse the bears in the shop, visit the Bear Hospital, and perhaps even create their own bear. If you're lucky, you might also be able to participate in a Teddy Bear Picnic or other special event.
Shelburne, VT 05482, Phone: 800-988-8277