Beautiful Vermont

Daily Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1

Board your spacious, video and restroom equipped Motorcoach and set off for beautiful Vermont! Tonight, check into an en route hotel for a good night's rest.

Day 2

Today, after a Continental Breakfast, you'll depart for the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio -- a beautiful glass-enclosed botanical garden which also features an exquisite collection of glass sculptures. Tonight, enjoy Dinner and depart for your en route hotel.

Day 3

Today, after you enjoy a Continental Breakfast, you'll arrive in the beautiful state of Vermont! Dine at a local restaurant tonight before enjoying your four night stay.

Day 4

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you'll depart for the Shelburne Museum. NOT your typical museum, this OUTDOOR museum spans 45 acres with 39 antique buildings. See all this stunning attraction has to offer with ease! A shuttle circumnavigates their “campus” all day long. It takes about 15 minutes to do the circuit of this massive attraction, with whatever stops you like to get off at along the way to explore! It has a collection of 150,000 items including circus pieces, toys, carriages, vehicles, furniture, and more. The buildings are arranged to welcome visitors and tell informal stories. The buildings include houses, a schoolhouse, a jail, lighthouse, railroad station, barns, and 220 foot steamboat. Next, you'll head to downtown Burlington's Church Street Marketplace. This award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find architecture and over 100 places to shop and dine. This evening, enjoy a scenic Dinner Cruise on beautiful Lake Champlain, complete with entertainment and dance floor.

Day 5

Today, you'll have a Continental Breakfast followed by a visit to the Vermont Granite Museum. Discover the science of granite and the heritage of Vermont's granite industry. During your visit, you'll have an opportunity to watch and speak to a resident sculptor as they work on a memorial and commemorative art project. Next, continue on a tour of the Hope Cemetery, known for the superb granite craftsmanship on its memorials. Then visit Montpelier, the State Capitol of Vermont. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a visit to the Vermont History Museum. This afternoon, you'll enjoy a tour of the authentic Vermont Maple Farm: Goodrich's Maple Farm. For generations, this family-owned business has been producing high-quality maple syrup and maple products. Your visit includes The Sugarhouse for a tour and presentation, followed by free time to visit the gift shop and enjoy free samples. This evening, you'll enjoy a Dinner Party with Entertainment.

Day 6

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you'll take a scenic drive to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, one of the leading New England producers of fresh apple cider. Today, the mill produces more than one million gallons of cider every year. You'll also enjoy a taste of fresh apple cider while learning how it's made. Then you will visit Stowe Village, a charming New England village. Later, you will take a tour of the world-famous Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. Nestled in Vermont's Green Mountains, this fully guided factory tour will show you the complete ice cream making process. After your tour, you'll be able to try a sample of their freshly made ice cream. This evening, dine at a local restaurant.

Day 7

Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before leaving for a visit to Saratoga Gaming. Later that day, after a relaxing Dinner, you'll check into your en route hotel.

Day 8

Today you will have a Continental Breakfast and then go to the Erie Maritime Museum. Tonight, relax in your en route hotel.

Day 9

Today after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you depart for home... A perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you've done, the great sights you've seen and where your next group trip will take you!