Local Tours
We are pleased to be able to offer you three official, and one unofficial, tours:
Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour, Sunday, May 4, 2:00-5:00pm, $20 (more info)
In 1978, Ben & Jerry took a $5 correspondence course from Penn State University, opening their first scoop shop in downtown Burlington and making ice cream history. Join us on a scenic trip through the Green Mountains to Waterbury, Vermont (25 miles), to see where Phish Food, New York Super Fudge Chunk, and Americone Dream are made. Trip will include a guided tour of the Ben & Jerry’s Factory (with free samples!); time-permitting, stops can also be made at Cold Hollow Cider Mill and The Cabot Annex Store, featuring the Lake Champlain Chocolatier and Café and Snow Farm Winery. |
Bird Walk in the Winooski Intervale, Sunday, May 4, 2:45-4:45pm, $10 (more info)
The Intervale is 350-acres of bottomland along the Winooski River in Burlington, Vermont. Join Michele Patenaude, bird researcher and UVM Library staff member, on a bird watching walk in this area known for its rich bird life. The Intervale is home to a variety of warblers, vireos, herons and even bald eagles. This walk will be short and easy, however it may be wet and buggy. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, bug spray and sturdy walking shoes. |
Unofficial USAIN Pub Crawl, Monday, May 5, 7:30-9:30pm, free (more info)
Burlington has become a heavy hitter on the craft beer scene, and we want to give you a chance to explore what Vermont has to offer! This unofficial “pub crawl” will introduce you to downtown watering holes such as Vermont Pub & Brewery (one of the oldest craft breweries in the country), American Flatbread, and The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, where you’ll have the chance to try The Alchemist’s Heady Topper, BeerAdvocate’s top-rated beer, or a selection from Hill Farmstead Brewery, RateBeer’s 2013 Best Brewery in the World. Prost! |
The Intervale Center Walking Tour, Wednesday, May 7, 1:00-2:30pm, $10 (more info)
The Intervale Center is a non-profit organization in Burlington, Vermont, whose mission is to strengthen community food systems. Join us on a one-hour tour of the Intervale’s rich agricultural history and innovative programs that promote new farm incubation, land stewardship and community supported agriculture. Participants are encouraged to bring sturdy walking shoes and bug spray. |