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Itinerary

Day 1 – Burlington, VT

Arrive today in Burlington, VT where you enjoy a three night stay at the Best Western Windjammer Hotel.  Dinner is included this evening at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2 – Green Mountains Guided Tour – Maple Farm – Church Street Marketplace w/lunch – Lake Champlain Dinner Cruise

This morning, your local guide will also meet you after breakfast. Start your tour today in Vermont’s Green Mountains that are now painted in orange, gold and yellow hues. Along the way, your guide will share tales of the region’s rich history, point out unique geologic formations and interject bits of Yankee humor!

Your first stop will be at the Vermont Maple Farm.  Visit one of Vermont’s traditional Maple farms for an informative presentation along with delicious samples.

Next visit Rock of Ages. Barre, Vermont is the center of the largest granite industry in the nation.  Visit the world’s largest and most modern granite manufacturing plant.  See workers in the quarry and learn how granite is processed and used. Then visit Hope Cemetery.  Discover a veritable outdoor museum of fine granite sculpture.  The headstones and markers, created by the world’s most skilled granite artists, rival the finest granite carvings anywhere.

Then enjoy free time at the Church Street Marketplace, an award-winning marketplace located in the heart of Downtown Burlington.  This four-block Pedestrian Mall has over 130 unique shops, restaurants, and street vendors.  Enjoy an included lunch this afternoon.

This evening, enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on Lake Champlain.  Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Champlain and the Vermont Mountains while enjoying delicious food aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen. Return to your hotel after dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 3 – Cold Hollow Cider Mill – Lunch at Trapp Family Lodge – Ben & Jerry’s Tour & Tasting – Stowe Village

This morning, following breakfast at the hotel, you once again meet your local guide for another full day of touring in the area surrounded by beautiful color.

Start the day with a sweet treat at a visit to Ben & Jerry’s. You will be able to dig into any of their euphoric ice cream flavors, tour the factory and spend time in the world class gift shop.

Next, stop is the Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Open the door to a mouth-watering aroma of fresh-baked cider donuts and watch apple cider being made. The Cider Mill gift shop offers a fine collection of Vermont specialty food products, crafts and wines.  Enjoy the free samples!

Next, enjoy lunch at the Trapp Family Lodge. Dine on Austrian-inspired foods in the main lodge. It will satisfy your appetite, but also quenches your thirst for extraordinary scenery.  The Sound of Music resonates as you visit this classic Austrian chalet, owned and operated by the Von Trapp family. Enjoy an after-lunch stroll through their finely manicured grounds and display gardens.

Next, and only if you dare, visit Emily’s Haunted Bridge.  This 1800’s covered bridge carries a sadly haunting story of a love gone bad.  Only the brave dare to walk across! Travel to the Village of Stowe, once home to a winter Olympics. In the Village, you will find shops that have provided the necessities of life for residents and visitors since 1840. Stowe’s Main Street has kept its turn-of-the-century look, while being home to popular galleries, antique shops and craft stores.  You won’t want to miss Shaw’s General Store.

The afternoon will feature free time to explore the shops in the Village of Stowe and time at the Stowe Mercantile.  Next, visit the Cabot Creamery for delicious samples of the “World’s Best Cheddar”.

Tonight, enjoy dinner at local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 4 – Depart for Home

After breakfast, depart for home. (B)

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