Vermont | Burlington VT | Must-Visit Spots 🍁📸

📍 Shelburne Farm * 🏁 1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482 💵 Free entry (paid guided tours available) This isn’t just a farm—it’s an NGO focused on farm education! 🐄 From May to October, they offer free activities like milking demos and petting zoos , plus paid experiences (cheese-making tours, historic inn visits). The 19th-century inn was once the Vanderbilt family’s summer home! 🏰 Funny story: We tried to drive to the inn, but a temp worker said only guests/diners could park there. Later, another staffer laughed: “That’s nonsense—just ignore her!” 😂 Pro tip: The farm has 10+ miles of trails—perfect for a scenic stroll! 🌿 📍 Vermont Teddy Bear Factory * 🏁 6655 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482 💵 $5 factory tour The least crowded spot (maybe because it was a weekday?). The tour felt very kid-focused—our group had 7 adults, including a nose-ringed punk and a tattooed biker, all nodding along to the guide’s baby-talk. 🧸✨ Highlight: When the punk lady squealed “Wow, so cute!” in a high-pitched voice, I realized… everyone’s a kid at heart (except maybe me, apparently). 😅 📍 Ben & Jerry’s Factory * 🏁 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury, VT 05676 💵 $7 factory tour This is Ben & Jerry’s first-ever U.S. factory! The tour includes: A short film about their hippie origins 🎥 A peek at the production line 🍦 Free ice cream sample (1 flavor) A Flavor Graveyard for discontinued flavors (RIP “Schweddy Balls”) ⚰️ 🔥 Hot tip: Book online! Tours fill fast—walk-ins risk missing out. Final Thoughts: Burlington’s quirky charm shines in these spots—whether you’re here for cows, cuddly bears, or Chunky Monkey, it’s a vibe. 🐻❄️ #Vermont #BurlingtonVT #ShelburneFarm #BenAndJerrys #TeddyBearFactory #NewEnglandTravel #RoadTripUSA 🚗🍂