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Ethan Allen Homestead and MuseumCity/Region: Burlington
One of Burlington's earliest inhabitants, Ethan Allen, was a charismatic backwoodsman-turned-statesman originally from Connecticut. In capturing Fort Ticonderoga during the Revolutionary War, and as the leader of the Green Mountain Boys, he secured his position as a folk hero in Vermont. A man of many talents, Allen was also a philosopher and Deist, publishing Reason the Only Oracle of Man. Interestingly, Ethan Allen's brother Ira was founder of the University of Vermont
in 1791. Visitors to the homestead can enjoy a wander through the 18th-century home, interesting exhibits and access to the beautiful grounds.
Address: 1 Ethan Allen Homestead
Phone Number: (802) 865 4556
Website: www.ethanallenhomestead.org
Hours: Tours available daily 9am to 5pm by appointment (mid-October to mid-May); Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm (November to April)
Admission: $5 (adults), $2.50 (children 5-17 years). Concessions available
Lake Champlain ChocolatesCity/Region: Burlington
What could be more tempting than the thought of delicious, handmade chocolates and the chance to enjoy free samples? Lake Champlain Chocolates are all made on location in small batches and visitors can see how chocolates are made and enjoy the tastes and smells of the factory. Tours are available.
Address: 750 Pine Street
Phone Number: (802) 864 1808
Website: www.lakechamplainchocolates.com
Hours: Factory store and café: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Factory tours are Monday to Friday every hour on the hour from 9am to 2pm
Admission: Free
Lake Champlain Cruises and FerriesCity/Region: Burlington
Perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy the USA's sixth largest lake is to take a cruise with Vermont's top Luxury Cruise boat, Northern Lights. There are a number of different options available, from themed sunset Dinner cruises (June to August), brunch or lunch cruises daily, or scenic cruises (June to October). Enjoy local music provided by live bands and enjoy a dinner/dance on an entertainment cruise, or simply soak up the beauty of the lake and its surrounds. Another option (though more pedestrian) is to catch a ferry; see www.ferries.com or call (802) 864 9804 for more information.
Address: Northern Lights Cruises: 1 King Street
Phone Number: Northern Lights Cruises: (802) 864 9669
Website: www.lakechamplaincruises.com
Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream FactoryCity/Region: Burlington
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield managed to use the knowledge from a $5-correspondence course on ice cream making to create a multi-million dollar company. Enjoy a trip out to the Ben and Jerry's Factory in Waterbury and get a chance to see how the famous treat is made and sample their mouth-watering flavors. Tours of the factory take place daily. It is worth noting that ice cream is only produced from Monday to Friday, so on weekends, a short movie is screened instead.
Address: Waterbury
Phone Number: Factory tour information: (802) 882 1240
Website: www.benjerry.com
Hours: Tours: Daily 10am to 6pm (22 October to 31 May); 9am to 6pm (1-30 June); 9am to 9pm (1 July to 19 August); 9am to 7pm (20 August to 21 October). Tours stop an hour before closing
Admission: $3 (adults), $2 (seniors). Children under 12 free
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