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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Shelburne Farms ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Shelburne Farms
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2. Ben and Jerry’s Factory Tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Ben and Jerry’s Factory Tour
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3. Billings Farm and Museum

Category: Activities
Billings Farm and Museum
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4. Birds of Vermont Museum

Category: Activities
Birds of Vermont Museum
© Birds of Vermont Museum

5. Bromley Sun Mountain Adventure Park

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Bromley Sun Mountain Adventure Park
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6. Bryan Memorial Art Gallery

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Bryan Memorial Art Gallery
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7. Button Bay State Park

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Button Bay State Park
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8. Catamount Fishing Adventures

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Catamount Fishing Adventures
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9. ECHO Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
ECHO Science Center
© ECHO Science Center

10. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
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11. Green Mountain Audubon Center

Category: Activities
Green Mountain Audubon Center
© Green Mountain Audubon Center

12. Green Mountain Railroad

Category: Kids & Family
Green Mountain Railroad
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13. Shelburne Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Shelburne Museum
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14. St Johnsbury Athenaeum

St Johnsbury Athenaeum
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15. The Bennington Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The Bennington Museum
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16. The Chocolatorium

The Chocolatorium
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17. The Nature Museum at Grafton

Category: Activities
The Nature Museum at Grafton
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18. The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory

The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
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19. Vermont Folklife Center

Category: Attractions
Vermont Folklife Center
© Vermont Folklife Center

20. Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Category: Kids & Family
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
© Vermont Institute of Natural Science

21. Henry Sheldon Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Henry Sheldon Museum
© Henry Sheldon Museum

22. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Category: Activities
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
© Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

23. Montshire Museum of Science

Category: Kids & Family
Montshire Museum of Science
© Montshire Museum of Science

24. New England Maple Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
New England Maple Museum
© New England Maple Museum

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • A wonderful place for visitors of all ages, Vermont is the land of maple syrup, spectacular fall colors, and charming family-run farms.
  • Classic Vermont activities include visiting the Maple Museum, taking a fall foliage train ride through the beautiful landscape, and visiting the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory.
  • Kids will also love visiting lesser-known places like the Birds of Vermont Museum and the St Johnsbury Athenaeum.
  • If you have a sweet tooth, consider taking the Ben and Jerry’s Factory Tour or visiting the Chocolatorium to try some delicious samples and make your own chocolate bar.

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