Waterbury
Waterbury certainly has a lot going on for a 19th-century, classic Vermont village with only two stoplights along its main downtown corridor. This tiny town has a lot to offer in any season. With easy access to some of the best skiing and snowmobiling trails in the eastern United States, winters are sure to please ski and snowmobile enthusiasts. With Mt. Mansfield and Camel's Hump as its immediate neighbors, winter offers a wealth of outdoor pursuits. The autumn season here is also nothing short of a visual feast. The reason why you will love Waterbury is that it rounded out by its abundance of restaurants, hiking trails, and state parks, making it a must-stop location on any road trip through Vermont.
The center of the city's downtown, Waterbury Village, is home to a variety of eateries, art galleries, and shops. In the heart of Vermont, the picturesque Green Mountains surround the town of Waterbury. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the town offers a lot to see and do. It's not just about the outdoors here; you can also sample some of the locally produced food in Vermont. Stop by the Cold Hollow Cider Mill or the Green Mountain Coffee Shop for a cool drink, and then visit the nearby factory to sample the famous Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
The story of Ben and Jerry is one not to be missed, starting in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, back in 1978, and ending in a fully operational factory producing millions of pints of oddly and humorously named frozen treats. Along with producing miniature works of art, the team's dedication to "doing the right thing" has been a cornerstone of their business strategy. These two businesspeople are known for improving farmer lives, fighting for GMO-free food, and even showing their support for non-dairy and vegan ice cream lovers around the globe. They are also passionate about global issues. These non-dairy euphoric flavors, in their opinion, deliver everything but the cow. After your tour, don't forget to pay a visit to the flavor graveyard outside, where Ben and Jerry honor their "dearly de-pinted" flavors that are no longer produced. Each flavor has a gravestone that cleverly and humorously depicts its demise.
