Made in Vermont. The phrase has become synonymous with quality and pride. This northern New England state has earned the distinction of producing high-quality food and drinks, crafts, clothing and manufactured items. Vermont makes it special. It's more than a marketing slogan, it's a truism thanks to dozens of Vermont businesses. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Vermont are tours of famous Vermont factories and manufacturing plants.
A tour of a Vermont plant is both educational and fun. The following is a partial list of Vermont factories open to the public for tours. Hours of operation are subject to change and may vary according to the season. We suggest calling in advance of your visit to confirm hours of operation. If you would like to feature your Vermont business in our Vermont Factory Tours section, please contact us. Vermont Living Magazine thanks you for supporting Made in Vermont products, services and businesses. .
Sugarbush Farm, 591 Sugarbush Farm Road, Woodstock, VT 05091 Ph: 800-281-1757 or 802-281-1757. Sugarbush farm is located on a 550 acre hilltop outside of Woodstock Village. Visitors watch cheese production, year round maple tours, sample Sugarbush Farm cheeses and other Vermont products, including; Maple Products and Honey. You can walk the nature trail, see farm animals, and best of all free admission. The farm is located 3 miles off US Route 4 on Hillside Road, across from the Taftsville Bridge, 3 miles east of Woodstock. The Farm Store is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
www.sugarbushfarm.com.
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Tour
Rt. 100 North, off exit 10 I-89,
Waterbury, VT
Ph: 802-882-1240.
Vermont's most popular tourist attraction. Educational fun for whole family. Sample Wavy Gravy, Cherry Garcia and more. Open daily, 9am-6 pm. (No production on Sundays or Holidays.) Gift shop. An admission is charged.
Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Rt. 7,
Shelburne, VT
Ph: 802-985-3001.
Take a fun stuffed Teddy tour and learn how hand-crafted Teddy Bears come to life. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Call for more information on Group Reservations, Special Events, the Factory Tour, and the Bear Shop. Admission charge for adults, children free.
Simon Pearce Glass
Rt. 5 North, Exit 9 off I-91
Windsor, VT
Ph: 802-674-6280.
Watch as skilled craftsman (and woman) create unique handblown glass and pottery. Gift shops. Open daily 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Free admission.
Boyden Valley Winery
70 Rt. 104, 7 miles from Smuggler's Notch,
Cambridge, VT
Ph: 802-644-8151.
Taste Vermont wines, tour the winery and vineyard.
Cabot Creamery
Main St.,
Cabot, VT
Ph: 802-563-2231 or 800-837-4261.
See award-winning Vermont cheeses and dairy products being made. Open daily for factory tours every 1/2 hour 9am-5pm. (Seasonal)
Harpoon Brewery
Route 5, Exit 9 off I-91
Windsor, VT
Ph: 800-540-2248 or 1-888-HARPOON.
Guided tours with samples of beer and ale being brewed.
Crowley Cheese Factory
off Rt.103,
Heraldville, VT
Ph: 802-259-2340.
Tour this Vermont cheese-making plant. Free cheese samples. Gift shop.
Grafton Village Cheese
Rt. 35,
Grafton, VT
Ph: 802-843-2221.
Historic cheese making in a beautiful Vermont village town of Grafton.
Long Trail Brewery
Rt. 4,
Bridgewater, VT
Ph: 802-672-5011.
View of the micro-brewing operation.
Otter Creek Brewing
85 Exchange St., off Rt. 7,
Middlebury, VT
Ph: 800-473-0727.
Brewery tours, tasting room. Gift shop.
Rock of Ages
exit 6 off I-89,
Barre, VT
Ph: 802-476-3119.
See the World's largest granite quarry.
Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery
190 West Shore Rd.,
South Hero, VT
Ph: 802-372-9463.
Vermont vineyard and winery.
