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Vermont Teddy Bear Company Vermont Teddy Bear Company is the largest maker of hand-crafted, American-made Teddy Bears! Embraced by the scenic Green Mountains, Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory colors the countryside in beautiful Shelburne, Vermont, USA. Our Factory is open year round except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. HOURS OF OPERATION Bear Shop: open 9 am daily Tours Daily: visit Store for schedule Visit our New Bear Shop in Waterbury VT! The shop is located on scenic route 100. FACTORY TOUR ADMISSION Adults = $2.00 Vermont Teddy Bear Route 7 Shelburne Vermont 05482 Bear-Gram® Gift Delivery Service VermontTeddyBear.com ~ 1-800-829-BEAR

Lake Champlain Ferries Approximately one million persons cross Lake Champlain each year by ferryboat. Celebrated as the most scenic ferry crossings in North America, the trip offers travelers immense vistas of land and water. The lofty peaks of the Adirondacks (max. height 5,344 ft.) forty miles to the west and the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont (max. height 4,393 ft.) fifty miles to the east are panoramic backdrops for this great inland sea. Lake Champlain covers an area of about 490 square miles, making it the sixth largest body of fresh water in the United States. It is 108 miles long, 12 miles across at its widest point and has a maximum depth of 399 feet. Flowing northward from Whitehall, New York, it drains eventually into the St. Lawrence River via the Richelieu River in Quebec. Lake Champlain Transportation Co. King Street Dock Burlington, Vermont 05401-5293 (802) 864-9804

LAKE CHAMPLAIN SHORELINE CRUISES Sail Away From the Ordinary on Burlington's Dining Yacht and Cruise Ship • 500-Passenger Luxury Cruise Ship • 3 Dining Decks • Heated and Air Conditioned • Food and Beverage Service on All Cruises • Handicapped Accessible • U.S. Coast Guard Certified • Operates May-October • Executive Chef Robért Prepares Buffets and Plated Menus Served from On-board Galley LAKE CHAMPLAIN SHORELINE CRUISES 348 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 802-862-8300 • WEB SITE: www.soea.com Departs Burlington Boathouse, College Street

Rock Of Ages Granite Quarry The Rock of Ages Visitors Center is the tourism division of Rock of Ages Corporation. Each year thousands of people from all over the globe come to see the World's largest dimension granite quarries located in Barre, Vermont, "The Granite Center of the World." Rock of Ages has conducted narrated tours of its quarrying operations since 1924. We are one of the oldest and largest attractions in Vermont with some impressive history. The Visitors Center was built in 1962 to serve as a reception site for our many guests. The Visitors Center houses geological displays and features fine-quality granite gifts. We also carry stone-related gifts from all over the world. The Visitors Center is open May 1-October 31 (closed July 4), Monday-Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Special fall hours: Sunday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm mid-September to mid-October. Rock Of Ages Granite Quarry Mr. Todd Paton, Director of Tourism P.O. Box 482 Barre, VT 05641 802-476-3119

Adams Farm Market Welcome to Adams Farm Market in Williston, Vermont. We are located in the scenic Champlain Valley and enjoy the panorama of the Green Mountains in our backyard. While shopping at our market you will find a delectable assortment of quality Vermont food products. A customer favorite is pure Vermont maple syrup, as well as pure maple candy, maple spread, and other yummy maple food products. The selection of Vermont pancake mixes is a perfect compliment to the sweet amber syrup. Try our selection of prize winning Vermont Cabot cheese, tangy Vermont mustards, and Vermont coffee and cocoa. Many of these items are included in our gift boxes or you may design you own combination. During the fall months we ship our crunchy Vermont apples. Choose from the popular McIntosh, Empire, Cortland, and Macoun. Adams Farm Market 1168 Old Stage Road Williston, VT 05495 1-888-387-4288

Apple Cheek Farm "Where the road ends and dreams begin" Applecheek Farm offers a wide variety of events that lets you enjoy our beautiful, natural setting and expansive facilities year round. All events are memorable, learning experiences for young and old alike. Old Fashioned Country Sleigh Rides Sparky and Sam, our gentle Belgians welcome you to a wonderful ride, in daylight or in moonlight througha lantern lit forest! Farm Tour See how a real dairy farm operates. Visit our Holsteins! Cuddle with our dwarf goats, Billy and Britches. Meet Sparky and Sam, our draft horses, and Pistol and Pepper our miniature horses. Communicate with our llamas, or take them on a walk. Learn about our fascinating Emus and their unique products. Check out our sugaring operation! Hayrides ~ We offer hayrides that will take you back to the "good old days." You can enjoy the flavor of the nature of Vermont as our horse-drawn hay wagon takes you through the beauty of the nearby countryside. Apple Cheek Farm 567 McFarlane Road, Hyde Park, VT 05655 Phone: (802) 888-4482

Shelburne Farms Welcome Center and Farm Store Your visit begins here with a slide show, ticketing, cheddar samples, and VT products and crafts. Year-round, 10 am - 5 pm Guided Tours Explore special areas of the property and learn about the farm's evolution, operation, and vision. May 15-October 17, 2004. Visit the Farm Barn Stroll the walking trail from the Welcome Ctr. or hop a shuttle. May 15-Oct.17, 2004, 10 am - 4 pm Walking Trails Explore woodlands, meadows & vistas on 8 miles of trails. Also open year-round, weather permitting, 10 am - 4 pm Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road Shelburne Vermont 05482 802-985-8686

Bragg Farm Sugarhouse & Gift Shop Five generations of Vermont tradition await visitors at the Bragg Farm. Enjoy a free guided tour of our family operated maple farm, where traditional buckets & wood fires are still used to produce 100% pure maple syrup. Things to look forward to at Bragg Farm....... • Maple syrup taste testing • Educational tours and a 20 minute video "Proud Tradition" • Maple walking trail • Quality gift shop featuring our own maple syrup and maple products. Vermont cheeses and specialty foods and a wide variety of gifts. • Beautiful mountain views and a covered bridge near by • Meet the people who make the products • Large collection of old sugar-making tools •Ice cream parlor with our famous maple soft serve creamies and maple milk shakes Spring, Summer and Fall • Excellant holiday time shopping. Design your own gift basket or box, or choose one of ours and we can ship it for you! From Interstate 89 take exit 8, five miles East of Montpelier on US Route 2 East, bear left on Route 14 North, go one mile and were on the left. Only 5 miles from Barre or Montpelier. Hours: Daily (summer/fall 8:30 - 8; winter/spring 9-6) Admission: Free Bragg Farm Sugarhouse & Gift Shop Route 14 North East Montpelier Vermont 05651 802 223-5757 800 376-5757

Billings Farm & Museum Your Gateway to Vermont's Rural Heritage The Billings Farm & Museum is a living museum of Vermont's rural past, as well as a working dairy farm. The farm dates back to 1871, when owner Frederick Billings, a lawyer, railroad entrepreneur, and philanthropist began importing cows from the Isle of Jersey. His farm prospered, and today, is still a working dairy, which operates with this nationally renowned farm life museum. The Billings Farm & Museum is an operating partner of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, the only national park to tell the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship in America. The Park is a gift to the people of the United States from Laurance S. and Mary F. Rockefeller, and represents several generations of conservationist thought and practice. Billings Farm & Museum Route 12 & River Road P.O. Box 489 Woodstock, VT 05091-0489 802-457-2355

Great Vermont Corn Maze & Science Center Explore our 5 acre cornfield maze, Science Center, Perplexing Puzzles and enjoy 360 degree panoramic views. The Maze's 2 miles of paths take between 40 minutes and 2+ hours to solve. Emergency Exit is available. Retail shop on site. Hours: August and September, daily 10-5 p.m.; October 1st - 2nd to last Sunday of the month - 10-4. Last person admitted one hour before closing. Directions: The Maze is located minutes off Route 2. Maps and information at Hastings Store, Danville General Store and Marty's 1st Stop (all on Route 2 in Danville) or on our website. Admission: Adults (12 and up) $7.00; Children (4-11) $5.00; under 4 free. Great Vermont Corn Maze & Science Center Dayna and Mike Boudreau 4-Town Acres Farm 1404 Wheelock Road Danville, VT 05828 (802) 748-1399

Petting Zoo Miller’s Family Farm & Corn Maze Farm Tours (Dairy)/Corn Maze/Trout Pond (Fee for fishing) Hours: Summer hours 9 - 6 daily; Fall and Spring by appointment - please call! Admission: Please call for rates; it depends on your activity! Make your own special day that includes a trip through the corn maze, a visit to the cows and catching your own fish! Directions: From Jeffersonville, turn from Rte. 15 to Rte. 108 north for ¼ mile, turn right onto Rte. 109 north for 2.4 miles. Red barn is on the right side of the road. What You'll See: The Miller family invites you to enjoy their farm. The children will take you on a tour of their way of life. Beeyard, mixed dairy herd, chickens, ducks, emu and calves all await your visit. Farm tours include milking a cow, feeding the babies and taking a calf for a walk. Over 100 animals to enjoy. Free parking and picnic area onsite. Catch a rainbow trout in our pond (no gear or license needed -- we'll even pack it in ice!) Groups, schools and motorcoahces welcome with reservations. Events: Moonlight Maze Friday and Saturday nights in August, please call for rates. Miller’s Family Farm & Corn Maze Bruce and Laura Miller 2378 Vt. Rte. 109 Waterville, VT 05492 (802) 644-5007 (802)-644-5500 1-888-302-FARM