By Elizabeth Baker
Vermont's beauty is marked by the Green Mountains.
Vermont is a gorgeous New England state dotted by the Green Mountains, Lake Champlain and quaint, picturesque towns, including Stowe, Burlington and Bennington. If you plan on visiting Vermont, many interesting attractions await you.
Cabot Creamery in Cabot, Vermont
Cabot Creamery is one of the country's largest cheese-producing factories and has been operating since 1919 by dairy farmers. The company still makes cheese the "old-fashioned way," using pure cow milk and producing the cheese naturally without enzymes to speed the process. Guided tours include a video on the history of Cabot, interesting views of the factory's interior and free samples. Visitors also receive a free coloring book, manufacturer's coupons and special factory prices for in-store purchases.
Cabot Creamery Cheese Factory
1 Home Farm Way
Montpelier, VT 05602
888-792-2268
cabotcheese.coop
President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
This historical site is the birthplace of former U.S. President Calvin Coolidge and was created by the state of Vermont in 1972. Visitors of this popular attraction may walk through homes, farms and barns that have been preserved since the beginning of the century. The site offers the Wilder House, a tavern built in 1830, and the Wilder Barn, which contains an extensive collection of framing implements from the 1870s. The attraction is open from late May to mid October, and features a spectacular celebration on the 4th of July, President Coolidge's birthday.
President Coolidge State Historic Site
3780 Route 100A
Plymouth, VT 05056
802-672-3773
historicvermont.org
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
For ice cream fanatics, the Ben & Jerry's Factory is a must-see attraction. The factory includes a guided tour, free samples and a viewing of a video on the history of Ben & Jerry's. In addition, visitors learn interesting facts about ice cream production, Ben & Jerry's unique flavors, and factory statistics such as the plant's ability to produce 110 pints of ice cream every minute. In addition, guests may try the Vermonster, a concoction that includes one scoop of every Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor. The factory also contains the Flavor Graveyard on site, which features a tombstone for every flavor that has been removed from the market.
Ben & Jerry's Ice-Cream Factory
1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-882-1240
benjerry.com
About the Author:
Elizabeth Baker has been writing professionally since 2002, specializing in health, education, food and travel topics. Her work has appeared in "The Claremont Review," "The Bullet," "The Mercury" and "Positive Teen." Baker has a Bachelor of Arts in English and creative writing from Gettysburg College and is a graduate student in the University of Iowa's nonfiction writing program.
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