Added: 04/14/2006 |
Waterbury, Vermont - Just What You're Looking For!You won't find a more convenient location to enjoy the Vermont experience than Waterbury. It is central to Stowe, Montpelier, Burlington and Mad River Valley where ski resorts, popular attractions, and nature's recreational opportunities abound.
Few people paid much attention to Waterbury before 1978, however, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory in the center of Waterbury has grown so huge, so fast, that it is now the number-one tourist destination in Vermont.
The quaint village is full of historic buildings, including the old train station still in use today as an Amtrak station. Waterbury is home to some of the country's best known specialty food manufacturers, such as Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, but the atmosphere is still classic Vermont small town full of charm. Thousands of visitors each year make Waterbury their home base, as they enjoy the scenic vistas and outdoor activities and attractions abundant in the area.
Waterbury's central location is beneficial whether your interests are hiking, skiing, sightseeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, sleigh rides, shopping or sampling the offerings and variety of four major Vermont destinations: Montpelier, Burlington, and four world-class ski resorts of Stowe, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley and Sugarbush. All of these places are within twenty-five minutes of the village.
Experience the gracious service at Waterbury's restaurants which offer everything from delicious American pub fare to continental dining. Choose from an international selection, including country French, Swiss, Mexican and Caribbean.
Visit Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, located on a rolling pasture. Guided factory tours are fun and education for all ages, and have been hailed by the "U.S. News and World Report" as one of the top 10 tour experiences in the country. Half-hour tours include a short film, a view of the workforce from an observation platform, and a free mini-scoop of the stuff that made it all possible - you can buy more at the gift shop and ice-cream stall outside.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters blends its coffees in Waterbury and distributes them all over the world. Green Mountain Coffees can be purchased directly from their own company store, located just 1/2 mile away.
Another big attraction to visit is Cold Hollow Cider Mill - a working apple cider press. Here you'll find Vermont apples, cider donuts, cheeses, maple syrup and a variety of Vermont made products. Watch cider making and enjoy free samples.
Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the 9 hole course at Blush Hill Country Club or the 18 hole course at The Country Club of Vermont.
Located in the Heart of Ski Country, you can choose from Stowe, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, and Bolton Valley. Cross-country, Downhill, Snowshoeing and Snowboarding at its best.
Vermont hotels and lodging are plentiful here. The top ones are: Thatcher Brook Inn; Old Stagecoach Inn; Inn at Blush Hill; Grunberg Haus Bed and Breakfast; Best Western Waterbury-Stowe and the Moose Meadow Lodge.
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