VERMONT - LAKE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY ATTRACTIONS

BURLINGTON

In April 1997, Burlington received the "Great American Main Street Award" from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The award honors efforts to revitalize downtowns. Burlington has also been ranked as one of the "hippest arts towns in America" by John Villani in his book The 100 Best Small Art Towns, 1997. In addition to its historical and artistic attractions, the Lake Champlain Valley is home to a number of festivals, craft fairs, tours, antique shops, sporting events, outdoor recreation, great dining and more!

Adams Apple Orchard & Farm Market, Inc.
Open mid- April through December, specializing in fresh local and regional produce, Vermont Specialty Food Products, local crafts, pies and gift baskets (gift boxes shipped UPS). PYO Apple Orchard open September through October 15th with easy family picking, freshly pressed cider and scenic mountain views, school and tour groups are welcomed. Our 8th annual Fall Harvest Festival held Sept.8, 9, 15, 16. 10am-5pm.

Ben & Jerry's - Factory Tour
Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour - Come enjoy our fun, educational and guided ice cream factory tour. You'll see a moo-vie in our "Cow Over the Moon" Theater, get a birdseye view of our production room, learn how our ice cream is made and sample flavors of the day. Tours run daily, seven days a week. Great activity for the whole family. 1-866-BJTOURS.

Bennington Potters North
Shopping is fun in this 100 yr.old building. Bennington pottery offered at factory prices. Much more - from home furnishings to toys, handwoven rugs to glassware. Hundreds of great gifts & housewares.

Bike Vermont, Inc.
Over 200 inn-to-inn bike tours throughout Vermont, May-October. Two to six-day tours, plus 8-day tours of Scotland & the West Coast of Ireland.

Birds of Vermont Museum
On exhibit, at the Birds of Vermont Museum, are more than 445 biologically accurate wooden carvings of over 250 species of birds, including Vermont's nesting birds in natural habitat displays with actual nests and wooden eggs, wetland birds, raptors, a gallery of extinct and endangered birds of North America. Watch live birds through a one-way window.

Borders Books, Music & Cafe
Borders Books Music Cafe, at 29 Church St. offers over 120,000 book titles, over 50,000 music titles, and a full service cafe featuring coffee, pastries, and light lunch fare. Additionally, Borders carries over 2000 magazine titles, 8000 video titles, out-of-town newspapers, an extensive Children's book section. Monthly events program features authors, musicians, seminars and discussion groups.

Bowl New England

Brooks Brothers
For nearly two centuries Brooks Brothers has set the standard for American style in both Men's and Women's clothing. In 1988, the British retailing giant, Marks & Spencer, acquired Brooks Brothers. Brooks Brothers has opened over 80 retail and over 80 factory stores in major cities accross the country. Brooks Brothers has an extensive direct-mail catalog and e-commerce site at www.brooksbrothers.com.

Burklyn Ballet Theatre

Burlington City Arts
Burlington City Arts serves all of the local arts community by providing resources, information, programs and services designed to enhance and enrich our cultural lives in Vermont.

Burlington Parks & Recreation

Burlington Town Center
"Downtown Burlington's popular indoor shopping mall featuring great stores including Gap, Baby Gap/Gap Kids, The Limited, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle Outfitters, & the new Filene's Department Store. Join our Gold Square Club and earn free gifts. College students show your ID & save!"

C. Douglas Cairns Arena
Premier two surface ice skating facility in the heart of Chittenden County. Just minutes from beautiful Lake Champlain and Vermont's largest shopping mall. Arena offers a full line of programs for all ages and abilities. Full service pro shop and snack bar on site.

Canoe Imports
Making recreation happen on the water - exploring, touring, fishing, white water relaxing, racing. Canoe Imports specializes in canoes, kayaks, small sail boats. Accessories include the necessities - paddles, life jackets, car-top carriers and all the extras; gear bags, clothing, footwear, books, motor brackets, etc. 370 Dorset St., South Burlington, 802-651-8760.

Champ Charters
Welcome to Sportfishing Aboard Champ with U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain Paul H. Boileau. Fish with the captain who has 40+ years of experience, for both cold and warm water species. We will make your fishing trip an adventure to remember! Come out and test your skills. You'll be hooked on Sportfishing for life!

Champlain Mill
Uniquely Vermont: A beautifully restored woolen mill on the banks of the Winooski River. Come visit, shop and dine in this historic landmark's distinctive shops and restaurants. Retail hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 12 noon-5pm. Restaurant hours: 11:30 am-closing daily. Two miles north of Burlington; I-89 North, Exit 15, 1 mile west: I-89 South, Exit 16, 1 mile South. Ample parking.

Champlain Valley Exposition

Christmas Loft

Church and Maple Glass Studio
Church and Maple Glass Studio crafts original handblown glass on site. We produce very colorful functional and art glass and sell nationally. Demonstrations daily & studio seconds downstairs. Upstairs our new gallery shows 2D & 3D artwork on a rotational basis while also displaying handblown glass from the studio. The gallery is open 12-8 Monday - Friday and 12-6 on Saturday. The glass studio is open 10-5 Monday - Saturday.

Church Street Marketplace
With nearly 100 retail shops, restaurants and street vendors, the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington is a popular destination for shopping, dining and people watching. A recipient of the prestigious Great American main Street Award, the Marketplace is recognized as one of the most successful pedestrian malls in the country. Adjacent to the Marketplace is the Burlington Square Mall and the NEW Filene's Department Store!

Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Visit New England's most famous cider mill. Watch cider making. Mill store boasts cider jelly, apple butters, apple sauce, cheese, smoked meats, maple products, other Vermont specialty foods, crafts and gifts. Nation-wide mail order service. Also natural foods bakery, 8:00am-6:00pm, July - Foliage 8:00am-7pm. Call I-800-3apples

Discover Jazz Festival
The Discover Jazz Festival is Vermont's largest multi-day performing arts event with over 150 Live performances in 7 days. During the Festival, the Burlington area transforms into a stage for discovering a variety of music with performances all over the area. Over 90% is free to the public. The Festival offers a blend of music, culture, history, and summertime fun for everyone.

Dress Barn
Women's clothing store specializing in career wear in sizes 4 - 24.

Earth Friendly Baby

ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Take chances, have fun, explore the uniqueness of the Champlain Valley. Re-opening Spring 2003! The new Burlington waterfront Center will feature over 12,000 gallons of aquariums and live animal habitats, expanded hands-on programs, demonstrations and special events, as well as new interactive exhibits and teaching spaces. Learners of all ages will discover more than 50 different native animal species including lake sturgeon, spiny softshell turtles, and treefrogs. More than just an aquarium, the Center will be a place where visitors can explore a "sunken" shipwreck, hold a sea star, build a boat or "wade" through a wetland. During our transition, we are visiting community centers and schools. Call or visit our website for events in your area or to schedule an outreach program.

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum & Historic Site
Encounter Vermont's colorful founder and Revolutionary War hero, and experience frontier life with guided tours of the 1787 farmhouse, multi-media show in a recreated tavern, and museum exhibits. Located in a 284-acre public park 5 minutes from downtown Burlington off Rt.127.

Ferrisburgh Artisans Guild
Housed in an eclectic collection of historic buildings, including a covered bridge: Painting, pottery, sculpture, furniture, jewelry, glass and textiles by 170 juried Vermont artists, resident artisans, a lively community art Education Center with classes for students of all ages, and the Starry Night Cafe

First Night Burlington, Inc.
Burlington's premier New Year's Eve festival delights young and old with an alcohol-free celebration of the performing & visual arts. From 2:00 pm until midnight, 500 talented musicians, magicians, dancers and storytellers perform 300 shows. Two spectacular fireworks displays light up the sky over Burlington's Waterfront.

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Note: Box Office Number is 86-Flynn. 1,453-seat art-deco treasure and 150 seat "black box" theater hosting over 100 world-class live performances annually - Broadway, dance, music (jazz, classical, pop, folk, world), cutting-edge, family and student matinees. Home of the FlynnArts, performing arts education program, and FlynnTix, Northern Vermont's primary ticket source for perfoming arts events, big-name entertainment concerts, sporting events, clubs, and summer attractions.

Frog Hollow Craft Center
Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Galleries exclusively exhibit fine Vermont craft by Vermont artisans. Our Middlebury, Burlington and Manchester galleries feature over 230 artisans and exhibit handmade objects of fiber, metal, clay, wood, glass and mixed media. Frog Hollow provides fine craft lovers and collectors with the finest Vermont has to offer.

Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery
As Chittenden County's longest established gallery of fine, contemporary art, we represent more than thirty regional and national artists in a browser-friendly environment. Just a two minute drive from the Shelburne Museum, we also feature a unique collection of etchings, antique prints, jewelry, pottery, hand blown glass and fiber art.

Georgia Family Fun Center

Green Mountain Motorcycle Tours
Green Mountain Motorcycle Tours, based here in Burlington, provides new and late model Harley-Davidson and BMW motorcycles for rental on a daily and long-term basis. We also provide custom and package tours in conjunction with Harley-Davidson adventure tours and Edelweiss bike travel.

Hannaford Food and Drug Superstore

J LeMay

Jazza Tings
"Looking for unique and interesting gifts? Jazza Tings offers African crafts and accessories. We carry jewelry, purses, scaroes, baskets, sculptures, masks, dolls, candles, postcards, posters, hair accessories, fabric and much more. A fun place for shopping. Visit us at 131 St. Paul Street - downtown Burlington."

Lake Champlain Cruise & Charters
Cruise & private charter company for public and private events.

Lake Champlain International, Inc. (LCI)
Lake Champlain International, Inc., a 501(c)(3) company, is dedicated to leading the effort to conserve, restore and revitalize the Lake Champlain watershed and its communities. Lake Champlain International, Inc. produces, as fundraisers, the LCI Fishing Derby (the oldest largest freshwater fishing derby in America) every Father's Day Weekend, as well as the All-Season Tournament, and the LCI Bass Classic in September.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor
Discover why Lake Champlain is considered the most historic body of water in North America. Explore the vibrant history and characters of the Champlain Valley through its military, commercial and regional periods. Step back in time - climb aboard the 54' replica gunboat Philadelphia II. 10am-5pm Mid May - Mid October.

Lakeshore Hardware & Marine, Inc.
Locally owned in the heart of Malletts Bay. We have the largest selection of marine supplies and fishing tackle in the area. We have a large selection of house paint, plumbing supplies, and electrical supplies. We also sell and service monitor heaters and repair screens and windows.

Lenscrafters

LunaSea, Inc.
Free lance producer/camera man, David Wright and his wife/partner Mimi Funderburke, make Emmy Award Winning films & take still photographs around the globe. Based in Huntington, Vermont, LunaSea, Inc. produces quality wildlife & social documentaries, television commercials & various other photographic images including the latest in infrared technology.

Magic Hat Brewing Co.
Where ancient alchemy meets modern-day science to produce the best tasting beer on the planet. Come and watch our spores dance and play Monday-Saturday between 10:00-6:00 and Sunday 12:00-5:00. Call for tour info. Tours, samples, tchotchkes. Located at 5 Bartlett Bay Rd. (802) 658-BREW (2739).

Mazza Farmstand, Bakery & Greenhouses
Grown on the farm - seasonal garden plants, flowering baskets, mums and poinsettias. In season produce includes strawberries, corn, tomatoes, peppers, squash, and pumpkins, etc. Annual festivals - Strawberries in June, Pumpkins in October. Cut your own flower garden & children's play area. In store bakery. Open daily - year round.

Michael Kehoe, Ltd.

Michael Yurieff Enterprises, LTD.

Mountain View Tours
Experience the very best of Scenic & Historic Vermont via our year-round personalized tour services for coaches and private groups. We offer 3,4, and 6 hour tours thru-out Vermont and exclusive Montreal day tours. Explore the Green Mountain State's "Special World", "The way Life used to be." MC/Visa

Nan Patrick, Inc.
Nan Patrick, a shop for woment Enjoy urban fashion in the relaxed atmosphere of a small city.... for weekends, for work.... for evening.... Shopping at Nan's? It's fun! Established in 1977.

Neptune Fishing Charters
Fishing on Lake Champlain for salmon, trout, walley, bass & northerns. Half or full day trips. Reasonable rates. 4 to 6 people. Fully equipped boat for comfort, fun & successful fishing.

New Horizons In Sports, Inc.
New Horizons In Sports is a Soccer Specialty retail, web and mailorder business located in Williston. Our embroidery and screen printing departments specialize in Corporate, Individual and contract production. The art department is capable of designing logos and producing artwork for any job large or small. In the new millennium we will introduce swimming, lacrosse and field hockey for a well rounded one stop shopping center.

Notch Above Tours
Notch Above creates, organizes and conducts unique special interest group tours throughout the US and Canada for business, civic, school, social and senior groups. We offer one day or multi-day tours for conference and tour groups visiting Vermont. Tours focus on places and events of cultural and historical interest.

Old Gold
Thousands of used Levis, corduroys, overalls, and bell bottoms. Club wear, exotic dance wear, hats, shoes, sunglasses and wigs! Real vintage classics to adventurous new designs in men's and women's formal wear and creative costumes. For parties, stage and Halloween. Flapper dresses, poodle skirts, leather and suede jackets, go-go boots, jewelry, spikes, and of course body jewelry!

Once Upon A Time Toys, Inc.

Peak Entertainment DJ Co. Inc.
Many brides and event coordinators trust Peak Entertainment for a consistently high quality service. We adhere to your plans and keep the focus of attention on you, your fiance' and your celebration. Every aspect of your event will be handled to your exact specifications and our high standards. Offices in Stowe and South Burlington.

Petra Cliffs Climbing Center
Petra Cliffs Climbing Center is an indoor rock climbing, ropes course and mountaineering facility. We provide terrain to challenge every participant. Vermont's ONLY indoor ropes course creates a great teambuilding tool for individuals, school groups, and businesses. Our mountaineering school offers a range of classes from introductury up to international expeditions.

Price Chopper Supermarkets

Quilter's Courtyard

Robert Hull Fleming Museum
Houses VT's most comprehensive collection of art and anthropology. Exhibits of European, American, Asian & Middle Eastern art & paintings by 20th c. VT artists are ongoing. For information call 802-656-0750. Hours: Labor Day-April 30: Tues-Fri: 9-4; Sat/Sun 1-5. May 1-Labor Day: tues-Fri: 12-4; Sat/Sun 1-5; CLOSED MONDAYS AND MAJOR HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.

Rokeby Museum
Visit Rokeby Museum, a 90-acre historic site and National Historic Landmark, and discover the Underground Railroad in Vermont. Tour the fully furnished house and 8 historic farm buildings. Meet the remarkable Quaker family who lived here for nearly 200 years. Hike the trails or stroll the grounds. Open mid-May to mid-October; house tours Thursday - Sunday.

Scribbles
A fun, upbeat stationery & gift store. We have an extensive selection of scrapbooking materials and offer classes. Largest selection of wedding invitations and custom stationery in Burlington. Friendly and knowledgeable staff to aid you!

Sea Horse Charters

Shaw's Supermarkets,Inc.
Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc. consists of 126 stores throughout Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Vermont and serves more than 2 million customers each week. Its success and growth over the last 138 years are rooted in the ingenuity of two New England traditions: George C. Shaw's of Portland, Maine and BPM stores of Brockton and New Bedford, Massachusetts. Today, Shaw's is a wholly owned subsidiary of J. Sainsbury plc of London England.

Shelburne Country Store
Step back in time as you open the door to the chime of sleigh bells. Notice the inviting aroma of homemade fudge and penny candies. Enjoy our delightful assortment of Vermont gifts and gift baskets. Memories are made at the Shelburne Country Store on the Village Green in Shelburne, Vermont. (Catalogue available).

Shelburne Farms
Shelburne Farms www.shelburnefarms.org. is a 1,400-acre working farm, National Historic Landmark and nonprofit environmental education center located along the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. Shelburne Farms maintains a Brown Swiss dairy herd, a cheesemaking facility and a seasonal inn - enterprises that support the work of the nonprofit organization.

Shelburne Farms mission is to cultivate a conservation ethic by teaching and demonstrating the stewardship of agricultural and naturalresources. Eachyear more than 100,000 people visit the Farm to learn in a place of naturaland architectural beauty. More than 10,000 students participate in Shelburne Farms' award-winning hands-on education programs annually and hundreds of educators utilize Shelburne Farms' professional development programs to enrich their classroom curriculum and science instruction skills.

Shelburne Farms is a source of inspiration for environmental stewardship locally and around the world. The farm manages 600 acres of organic pastureland for its grass-based dairy operation and 350 acres of woodland certified for its sustainably forest management practices.

Shelburne Museum
Exhibitions showcase one of the country's finest collections of Americana, including decoys, dolls, furniture, horse-drawn carriages, paintings, tools, toys, trade signs, quilts, and weathervanes. Galleries include paintings by Impressionist masters. Thirty-seven historic structures include a log cabin, lighthouse, steam locomotive, operating vintage carousel, covered bridge, and restored 220-foot steamboat. (802) 985-3346.

Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery
Vermont's first grape vineyard and winery, featuring wine tastings and vineyard and winery tours. In addition to our wine, Vermont products and wine accessories may be purchased. Open 10 to 5:00 daily, May 1 through December 31. Twenty minutes from Burlington. Year round off-sit tasting area located on Route 100 at the Green Mountain Chocolate complex/ Cabot annex.

Spirit of Ethan Allen III
Lake Champlain shoreline cruises aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen II - 500 passenger triple deck cruise ship - daily narrated scenic cruises - lunch, brunch, dinner cruises. On board food and beverage. Enclosed and heated. May - October. Departs Burlington Boathouse, College St. Burlington.

Sportshoe Center, Inc.
Sportshoe Center, with 19 locations throughout New England; selling a wide variety of athletic footwear and apparel (Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Ryka, Champion Jog Bra and New Balance) for the entire family.

Sportshoe Center, Inc.
Sportshoe Center, with 19 locations throughout New England; selling a wide variety of athletic footwear and apparel (Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Ryka, Champion Jog Bra and New Balance) for the entire family.

Staples - Williston
Staples' mission is to take the cost and hassle out of running a small business. Staples offers more than just office supplies, but a wide array of services including payroll and high speed copying, printing and binding, pack and ship, cellular, local and long distance telephone service. Staples pioneered the office products superstore industry in May 1986 with the belief that small businesses should have access to discounted office supplies as do big corporations. Our first store opened in Brighton, Massachusetts, with a very simple purpose - slashing the cost and hassle of running your office.! Our core purpose has stayed the same, but the needs of our customers - and our capabilities - have expanded dramatically. Today, we offer an extensive assortment of technology products, services, and furniture - in addition to thousands of office supplies - through convenient retail, mail-order catalog, Internet and contract business. Our 46,000 dedicated associates help make sure that no matter what our customers ask for, we can say - "Yeah we got that." Our web address is www.staples.com.

Supersounds Entertainment
Established in 1978, provides professional disk jockeys, large screen video dance parties, karaoke and a number of zany fads for the corporate sector. In 1997 Supersounds Audio-Visual Rentals was formed providing rentals of Icd/data video projectors, projection screens, overhead projectors and a wide assortment of related products.

Sure Strike Charters
Full-time charter service since 1984 - all tackle supplied - licences on board - 28.5' x 10.5' Sport Fisherman - Groups up to 6 people per boat - Winner 1996 Burlington Free Press Readers Choice Award for guided fishing tours.

Talbots

The Depot Theatre
The Depot Theatre has presented quality entertainment in an unusual setting since 1979. Located in the once freight room of a renovated 19th century railroad station, the Depot Theatre's professional Equity acting company presents a variety of plays and musicals from late June through mid-September. Other projects include a Theater Apprentice and Intern program, an Inrtermezzo Series featuring individuals and small ensembles and an Art Gallery showcasing the work of Adirondack artists and craftspeople. A winter Playreading series rounds out the Depot Theatre experience.

The Gateway Shopping Center
Off-Price Shopping at it's best! Famous name merchandise for less! Up to 70% off regular retail prices. Fashions, kitchenware, computers, electronics, linens and more. Including Route 7, South Burlington.

The Home Depot, Inc.

The Luxton-Jones Gallery and Custom Framing
Art gallery carrying fine original art by local artists and prints , also featuring quality custom framing.

The Music Revue DJ Service
The Music Revue DJ Service featuring DJ Mark Thon specializes in weddings, company and private parties, as well as large screen DVD video shows. We have over 18 years experience and use only top of the line equipment. Call 802-872-9100 or visit our web site at www.musicrevuedj.com.

Top Hat Entertainment
Top Hat Entertainment is a fully comprehensive DJ company, with many different entertainment options. From complete wedding and corporate services to school and college functions, Top Hat can make your event one to remember. Give us a call at 802-862-2011 and check us out on the web at tophatdj.com or vtevent.com

True North Kayak Tours
Instructors teach introductory skills, basic paddling strokes, launching, landing and safety. Day and sunset tours as well as camping trips on Lake Champlain, or any lake of your choice. Flexible scheduling and groups rates available, Guided trip to Florida in Feb. Ask us about teentrips in summer'99. Certified in CPR, BCU , Wilderness First Aid, and water safety.

Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
Umiak Outfitters is Vermont's largest paddle sports center. Our passion is sharing our love of canoeing and kayaking with your clients. Whether it's a quiet-water river journey through the enchanting Vermont countryside or a breathtaking sea kayak tour along Lake Champlain, Umiak offers tours and instruction for all ages, abilities and interests from both our Stowe and Burlington locations. Our Stowe location offers river trips on the Winooski and Lamoille Rivers. A wide variety of sea kayak tours, instructional programs, and rentals are available at our Burlington outpost on Lake Champlain's North Beach.

University Mall

Vermont City Marathon
Vermont's largest sporting event! Voted Top10 Most Scenic Marathons in the country (Runners World 96). Join over 5,000 runners, 1,250 volunteers, 9,000 spectators and many musical groups as they take to the Burlington streets on Sunday, May 28, 2000. http://www.vcm.org

Vermont Conservatory of Ballet & The Shop at VCB
The Shop at VCB, conveniently located in Essex, has a great selection of first-quality dance attire, shoes and accessories. Vermont Conservatory of Ballet offers a full range of classes and performance opportunities for dancers ages 3 to 100+.

Vermont Craft Workers, Inc.

Vermont Expos (Minor League Baseball Team)
The Vermont Expos, Professional Minor League Baseball Team, have been affiliated with the Montreal Expos baseball system since 1994. Attending a game at Centennial Field in Burlington is "more than a game," it's family fun. A family of four can enjoy a game for $10. The Expos season runs from Mid-June to early September. Call us for a schedule of games.

Vermont Gift Barn
The Vermont Gift Barn is located at 1087 Williston Road in South Burlington next to the Clarion Hotel. We feature Vermont artists in a wonderful collection of pottery, paintings, pictures, lamps, slate and metal products, quilts, woven tablewear, maple products, and other unique gifts and home accents. Gift wrapping is always free. 802-658-7684.

Vermont Hand Crafters, Inc.
Vermont's oldest and largest multi-media craft organization promoting two high quality all-Vermont craft shows. A non-profit dedicated to the advancement of its 280 members through publication of the "Guide to Vermont Hand-Crafted Products", an annual scholarship program and workshops.

Vermont Morgan Horse Association
The Vermont Morgan Horse Association (VMHA) sponsors events, educational clinics and a scholarship program to honor the historic Morgan horse breed, Vermont's official state animal. Events including Morgan Heritage Days and Vermont Showcase, encourage and promote the education, breeding and showing of this versatile horse. See the list of open breeder barns and listing of events at our website www.vtmorganhorse.com

Vermont Skydiving Adventures
Provides the only skydiving instruction in the region,both tandem & freefall. A tandem allows the novice to first experience the thrill of freefall,while attached to a tanden instructor. Student program takes you from ground to licensed.

Vermont Stage Company
Vermont Stage Company made its debut in 1994 marking the return of year-round professional theatre to the Burlington area. Currently, VSC produces from September to May at FlynnSpace, presenting a subscription series of 4 or 5 shows per year consisting of a mix of theatre classics,

Vermont Symphony Orchestra
A centerpiece of the statewide arts scene for more than sixty five years, the Vermont Symphony ochestra annually performs 50 concerts in over two dozen towns. Music Director Jaime Laredo and Associate Conductor Anthony Princiotti conduct classical programs including VSO's 100-voice chorus, holiday "pops" concerts, plus summer and autumn tours. 1-800-VSO-9293 or 802-864-5741.

Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Take a factory tour of the largest hand-made manufacturer of Teddy Bears in North America. See how we lovingly create each one of our unique bears or create your own in our "Make A Friend For Life" factory. Open daily 9-5 Monday-Saturday, 10-5 Sunday. Tours $2.00 for adults 12 and over, under 12 free. 1/2 mile south of the Shelburne Museum on RT 7. (802)985-3001 for info.

Vermont Wildflower Farm/American Meadows Inc.
One of Vermont's best-known tourist attractions, VT Wildflower Farm has 6 acres of flowers and wildflower seed for all regions of the U.S. Open May through October, 10-5, seven days. Corporate name is American Meadows Inc., a producer of seed products and premiums specializing in wildflower seed. Also national landscaper seed sales for commercial, home and gov't use. The Vermont Wildflower Farm Catalog is no longer published, but seed for all regions is sold on the company's website, www.American Meadows.com.

Vermont Youth Orchestra Association
Vermont Youth Orchestra Association is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to appreciate and pursue excellence in music. It sponsors the Vermont Youth Orchestra, plus a series of training orchestras, ensembles and music camps.

Wal-Mart

Waterfront Boat Rentals
We rent kayaks, canoes, motorboats.

Whistling Man Schooner Company
Sail with us aboard the classic sloop Friend Ship, Lake Champlain's only U.S. Coast Guard certified sailing vessel. She is termed a Friendship Sloop and was built in Southwest Harbor Maine in 1981. Our two hour cruises leave three times a day during the week and four times a day on weekends from the Burlington Community Boathouse. We offer half day and full day private charters, as well. Catering is available with some notice. Please contact us at 802-862-SAIL. Reservations are accepted but not required.

Williston Indoor Amusement Center
Indoor Amusement Center featuring 27,000 square feet of pure fun! 30 arcades, a movie room, a birthday room, a Kareoke room, a 90x40 foot dance floor, giant inflatables and a brand new paintball arena. A full service snack bar. Open Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays. $5.00 admission for kids, parents are 1/2 price.

Windows & Doors By Brownell
We sell, install Marvin and Integrity windows and doors for contractors and homeowners. Our showroom is state-of-the-art and is the largest most complete Marvin showroom in Vermont. Our personnel are tops in the industry with extensive experience in the window and door business. Our number one priority is customer satisfaction.

Winds of Ireland
Enjoy 1/2 day, day or week sailing on Lake Champlain. The gentle rocking of the boat, wind in your hair, sunshine on your face, breezes, waves and gulls. Leave the city behind you. Our fleet offers comfort and modern amenities for days of cruising ease and fun. U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captains. Meticulously maintained boats, 120 Sq. miles of fresh water, quaint harbor towns, secluded coves and islands await your discovery. Bareboat Charters, Captained Sailing Cruises offered times daily at 11:30, 2:00 and Sunset.

Wine Works
Wine Works - a unique wine shopping experience! Wine retail store, wine classes and tasting bar just one block off the Church Street Marketplace in Downtown Burlington, across from City Hall Park. Voted "Best Wine Store" by the American Institute of Wine and Food. Burlington Free Press Readers' Choice Award Winner. Beverage catering services available. www.wineworks.net

MIDDLEBURY

Vermont Folk Life Center

"Celebrating the Traditions of Vermont" Middlebury, Vermont, Route 7
Call 802.388.4964 The Vermont Folklife Center, founded in 1984, is dedicated to preserving and presenting the folkarts and cultural traditions of Vermont and the surrounding region.

Middlebury College Museum of Art
Phone:802-443-5007
This museum contains an impressive collection of several thousand objects, ranging from antiquities through contemporary art. Emphasis is put upon photography, 19th century European and American sculpture, and contemporary prints. Traveling exhbits are showcased throughout the year in the Christian A Johnson Memorial Gallery

The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
1 Park Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 (802) 388-2117
The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History was chartered in 1882 and has been open to the public since the 1880’s as a community history museum. the museum offers tours, exhibits and programs aimed at facilitating an understanding of regional Vermont history through sharing with the community a wealth of objects and written materials which document the history of Middlebury, Addison County, and Vermont


Vermont State Craft Center Frog Hollow
1 Mill Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753 phone: 888-388-3177
Our nationally known galleries in Middlebury, Burlington and Manchester feature the work of over 250 juried Vermont artisans. Frog Hollow galleries exhibit a unique collection of fine traditional and contemporary Vermont craft. Each gallery hosts special exhibitions year round.

BENNINGTON
ington Center For The Arts
Vermont Route 9 at Gypsy Lane - P.O. Box 260, Bennington, Vermont O5201 Phone: 802-442-7158
Presenting a wide variety of performing and visual art.

Bennington Potters
Recently celebrating their 50th anniversary, a world renowned Pottery manufacturer. The "Grist Mill" houses an onsite outlet to purchase pottery at a fraction of the retail price. Factory tours and demonstrations are available. Within walking distance of quality downtown shopping. Call for information. (802) 447-7531 ~ 324 County Street

Left Bank Gallery
Proprietor Sarah Dole, a Bennington College Graduate returns to Bennington to present the work of talented artists in this revitalized Historic Building once the First National Bank

Quiet Valley Quilters

Quilt show is the same weekend as the Annual Antique Auto show. Please see our events page for a listing of Craft fairs and other events in the area and for more information on the Quilt Show
Sights & Museums
Bennington Battlefield
Scene of the decisive battle that thwarted British plans to cut off New England from the other colonies. Located in nearby New York.

Bennington Battle Monument
Nominal admission: Open Mid-April through October 31st

A 306-foot obelisk commemorating the Battle of Bennington. Elevator to the observation platform for a breathtaking three state view.

Bennington Museum
Admission: Adults $6/Seniors $5/ Children under 12 "free"

Revolutionary War Memorabilia, Geneology & Local History Information, Grandma Moses Schoolhouse & Primitive Art exhibit, Pottery from: Norton & Fenton (1793-1894), Bennington's US Pottery Company (1847-58), Antique Toys & "1925 Wasp luxury touring car",
Visit their page for information on Membership, Group tours and more!!

Everett Mansion/ Southern Vermont College
In 1911, Edward Everett, known as the glass and bottle magnate of the American Industrial Revolution, commissioned architect George Totten and 30 stonemasons from Italy to build the limestone Main House patterned after the 14th Century English/Norman feudal mansions. Working seven days a week, ten hour days, the exterior was completed in six months. The cobblestone courtyard features the “porte cochere” where carriages dropped visitors opposite a stone cascade which has recently been renovated(1998). The Estate, which also includes other building, provides a fairy tale atmosphere overlooking breathtaking views. The property is now home to a four year liberal arts college which hosts soirees, tours, reenactments, theatre and other community events. Email Public Relations or call 447-6389 or for further information.

Park McCullough Historic House
Park & West Street, N Bennington
802-442-5441
Admission: Adult $8/Seniors$7/Students/$5Accompanied children under 12 free
Notes: Open late May through late October ~ closed Tuesdays & Wednesday
General Tours: on the hour 10am - 3pm~ Special Victorian Christmas Tours

Hildene
Route 7A, Manchester Village
Tours & Events (802) 362-1788
Admission: Adults $8/Youth (ages 6 -14): $4 ~ Children under 6 admitted free.The estate of Pres. Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln. 412 Acres surrounding a 24 room Georgian Revival mansion. Original furnishings.

Covered Bridges
Three just off Route 67A within a few miles of each other in North Bennington: Silk Road, Paper Mill Village, and the Burt Henry Covered Bridge. Others are on Route 313 in West Arlington, and on Maple St. in East Arlington is the Chiselville Bridge.

Oldcastle Theatre Company
An outstanding professional theatre company at the Bennington Center for the Arts, performing from April through October, with a variety of fine productions. Production information: (802) 447-0564



RUTLAND ATTRACTIONS

Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts
Nick Raeburn
16 So. Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-0356 ~ Fax: 802-775-0356


CVRA Motorsports, Inc./ Devil's Bowl Speedway
Jerry or Sharon Richards
PO Box 332, Fair Haven, VT 05743
Ph: 802-265-8616 ~ Fax: 802-265-3486 ~


Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
John P. Dumville, Historic Sites Operations Chief
Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
National Life Building Drawer 20
Montpelier, VT 05602-0501
Ph: 802-828-3051 Fax: 802-828-3206


Killington Music Festival
Maria Fish
PO Box 386, Rutland, VT 05702
Ph: 802-773-4003 ~ Fax: 802-773-1168

New England Maple Museum
Tom Olson
PO Box 1615, Rutland, VT 05702
Ph: 802-483-9414


Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont
Rachel Lynes, Manager
654 Route 4 East, Rutland Town, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-6095 ~ 877-773-6095 ~ Fax: 802-775-2440 ~ url:

Rutland County Agricultural Society, Inc.
Bob Kelly
175 South Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-5200 ~ Fax: 802-775-9560

Vermont Marble Exhibit
Robert Pye
62 Main St., Proctor, VT 05765
Ph: 802-459-2300 ~ 800-427-1396 ~ Fax: 802-459-2948 ~

Wilson Castle
Denise Davine
PO Box 290, Center Rutland, VT 05736
Ph: 802-773-3284

MONTPELIER


Vermont State House
The Capitol is a magnificent building located in downtown Montpelier. The gold leaf dome includes real gold and offers a spectacular contrast with the wooded hillside of Hubbard Park in the background. The interior is adorned with marble floors, spiral staircases and finely carved wood trim.

T.W. Wood Art Gallery
Located on the Vermont College campus in College Hall, the gallery maintains a continuous display of the paintings of Thomas Waterman Wood. The gallery also includes exhibitions of regional artists and craftsmen.

Hubbard Park and Tower
Hubbard Park was created through a gift of 125 acres to the City of Montpelier by John E. Hubbard in 1899. Since then several other parcels have been added to the park which now consists of 185 acres and roughly 7 miles of hiking and skiing trails, numerous picnic areas, a soccer and baseball field, a small pond, a sledding hill, and a 54 foot observation tower. The observation tower offers spectacular views of the city from the highest point in the city.

Cold Hollow Cider Mill
P.O. Box 420 Waterbury Center, VT 05677, (802) 244-8771, Toll free: (800) 3-APPLES, (800) 327-7537, Fax:(802) 244-7212
A working apple cider mill which hosts 200,000 guests a year. Watch the apples being pressed into cider. In addition the mill has its own specialty bakery. Although apple delicacies dominate, a variety of taste-tempters are available. On Route 100, six miles north of Waterbury.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Waterbury, VT
Time Magazine termed it "the best ice cream in the world." Tours of the ice cream factory are available. The factory is located three miles north of Waterbury on Route 100. Multi-media slide show tells the story of the company. Watch the process and sample the product. Children (of all ages) love to visit.

Camp Meade Victory Museum
Located of I-89, Exit 9 in Middlesex, the musuem is a military history park featuring many antique military vehicles ranging from a Horwitzer, Half-Track and Sabre Jet. It is the site of the 1930's Civilian Conservation Corp Camp..

Rock of Ages Quarry
Rock of Ages Visitors Center, P.O. Box 482, Barre, VT 05641, (802) 476-3119, Fax: Attn.: Todd, (802) 476-3110
The world's largest granite quarry is located southeast of Barre. Sheer cliffs descend 475 feet to quarry floor below. The Visitors Center describes the process which transforms this gray stone into beautiful monuments and sculpture which endures for centuries. The Visitors Center is open May 1-October 31 (closed July 4), Monday-Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Special Fall hours, Sunday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Hope Cemetery

A veritable outdoor museum of fine granite carvings in Barre. Local cemeteries are the final resting place for family and friends of the world's most skilled granite artisans.

Vermont County Map

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