Waterbury, Vermont Offers Something for Everyone

Whether an action-filled weekend getaway or a week-long relaxing vacation, Waterbury, Vermont, is an ideal spot to plan your next trip. Waterbury offers unique, entertaining attractions; cozy accommodations; and restaurants full of tempting treats. Singles, couples, and families alike will all find something just right for them in the Waterbury, Vermont, area.

If you want an active vacation, the Waterbury area is the place to look. In the winter, skiiers and snowboarders will find several ski resorts with hundreds of miles of skiing terrain, both downhill and cross-country - Stowe, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley, and Sugarbush are all within 15 miles of Waterbury. Other cold-weather activities available are snowshoeing in the back country, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, and ice skating.

Year-round, Vermont's Green Mountains are perfect for hiking. Two of Vermont's highest peaks - Camel's Hump and Mt. Mansfield - are in the Green Mountain Forest, just adjacent to Waterbury. Two miles from Waterbury, a 900-acre lake is open for swimming, boating, or fishing. Fans of stream fishing will want to try their luck in the Winooski River at the edge of town. Those who don't fish can still enjoy the Winooski River as they canoe down beautiful and mildly challenging runs starting in Waterbury.

When you're ready to take a break from all the outdoor activities, Waterbury, Vermont, has many entertaining attractions that you won't find anywhere else. Do you have a sweet tooth? You're in the right place, because Waterbury is home to Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, which is open for factory tours every day of the year (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day). The tour is both informative and tasty - first, visitors learn about the ice cream production process, and then they get to try the sample of the day waiting at the end of the tour!