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Burlington
Attractions - Things to do
1. Ethan Allen Homestead and Museum
1 Ethan Allen Homestead
www.ethanallenhomestead.org |
What is it? 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.
Hours of Operation: Daily 1pm to 4pm (May); tours available Monday to
Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm (June to
October)
Phone:(801) 865 4556 |
2. Lake Champlain Chocolates
750 Pine Street
www.lakechamplainchocolates.com |
What is it? 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.
Hours of Operation: Factory store and café: Monday to Saturday 9am to
6pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Factory tours are every hour on the hour
from 9am to 2pm
Phone:(801) 864 1808 |
3. Lake Champlain Cruises and Ferries
Northern Lights Cruises: 1 King Street
www.lakechamplaincruises.com |
What is it? 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 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
(801) 864 9804 for more information.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:Northern Lights Cruises: (801) 864 9669 |
4. Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
Waterbury
www.benjerry.com |
What is it? 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 flavours.
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.
Hours of Operation: Tours: Daily 10am to 6pm, every 30 minutes (22
October to 31 May); 9am to 6pm, every 15 minutes (1-30 June); 9am
to 9pm, every 10 minutes (1 July to 19 August); 9am to 7pm (20
August to 21 October). Tours stop an hour before
closing
Phone:Factory tour information: (801) 882 1240 |
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