Vermont Culinary Delights: Green Mountain Goodness

Vermont Culinary Delights: Green Mountain Goodness

Trip Duration: 4 Days

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

• Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners

• Tour Director

• Overnight accommodations

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation

• Baggage handling and related gratuities

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks

The Morses, Vermont's oldest maple family, have been serving up delicious maple syrup for friends and neighbors for eight generations. Join us for a sugaring talk and indulge in a traditional "sugar on snow" – a classic Vermont treat where hot maple syrup is poured over packed snow, transforming into a taffy-like confection. This simple yet delightful treat dates back to the early 19th century. Multimedia displays in a real woodshed theater, a nature trail, country store, and an outdoor Vermont farm life museum make up the Morse Farm experience. Throughout the farm, you'll also find whimsical carved folklife characters created by Burr Morse, adding a touch of magic to your visit.

 

Cold Hollow Cider Mill

Cold Hollow Cider Mill is one of New England's leading producers of fresh apple cider, renowned for its traditional techniques. Enjoy a video presentation showcasing the time-honored process of cider-making with a vintage 1920s rack and cloth press. Explore the equipment up close and sample their delicious cider and famous cider doughnuts.

 

Bavarian-style Luncheon at Trapp Family Lodge

Savor a delightful Bavarian-style luncheon at the renowned Trapp Family Lodge. The Trapp Family home in Stowe has been an iconic feature of the Vermont landscape for over half a century. In the early 1940s, the von Trapp family toured the United States as the Trapp Family Singers and ultimately settled in Stowe, Vermont. Their enchanting farm, with its sweeping mountain vistas, evokes the charm of their beloved Austria.

 

Ben & Jerry's Tour & Tasting

Nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, the Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory sits on a rolling pasture overlooking the Worcester Range. Learn about the fascinating ice cream production process and how the company's three-part mission statement shapes their daily business decisions. Enjoy tasting delicious samples along the way!

 

Church Street Marketplace

Enjoy free time at the historic Church Street Marketplace, downtown Burlington’s award-winning open-air mall. This vibrant hub of activity features stunning historical architecture, year-round festivals, street performers, live music, and over 100 unique shops and dining options. You'll also discover peaceful spots perfect for a quiet moment amidst the bustling scene.

 

Dakin Farm

At Dakin Farm, see how time-honored skills and century-old traditions blend with state-of-the-art smokehouse facilities to create world-renowned ham, cheddar cheese, Pure Vermont Maple Syrup, and other specialty foods. Enjoy free samples and taste for yourself the very best Vermont has to offer.

 

Shelburne Museum

The Shelburne Museum houses diverse collections, including 19th-century American paintings, Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Manet, Degas, and Mary Cassatt, as well as folk art, decorative arts, tools, trade artifacts, and charming Americana. Its 39 exhibition galleries and structures form a village-like setting, featuring a covered bridge, an 1840s general store, a 1950s period house, and the 200-foot Historic Landmark Steamboat Ticonderoga. With over 150,000 artifacts and new exhibitions each year, there's always something new to discover at the Shelburne Museum.

 

Shelburne Vineyard

Enjoy a delightful tour and wine tasting at Shelburne Vineyard. Established in 1998, Shelburne Vineyard is committed to crafting fine wines from grapes grown on their spectacular vineyard, which overlooks the beautiful Lake Champlain.

 

Lake Champlain Dinner Cruise

Experience the magic of Lake Champlain aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen, the only cruise ship sailing these waters. Enjoy a spectacular sunset dinner cruise with breathtaking views of Vermont's Green Mountains and New York's Adirondacks.

 

Meal Information:

TBA

 

 

Need to Know:

 

 

Accessibility:

• At the Shelburne Museum, a wheelchair-accessible jitney provides transportation around the Museum.

• On the Spirit of Ethan Allen, only the first deck is wheelchair accessible.

• Church Street Marketplace has cobblestone streets, making it hard for a wheelchair.

• Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Holiday Inn Express, South Burlington, VT

 

The hotel features a heated indoor pool, indoor whirlpool, and fitness room. Guest rooms include coffee maker, iron/board, and hair dryer.