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Off the Beaten Path in Burlington, Stowe, Rutland, New Hampshire and Vermont

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Off the Beaten Path Attractions in New Hampshire's Monadnock Area

For a relaxing nature expedition, check out the Deering Wildlife Sanctuary, near Hillsborough, New Hampshire. The site can be found alongside Route 149 going south to Clement Hill Road. Bear in mind, though, that this route will lead you into a small maze of dirt roads that makes the place a little difficult to get to. Nonetheless, when you do get there, it will be worth it: you'll find a small delightful pond and plenty of room for walking around.

Off the Beaten Path Attractions in Northern Vermont

How could you possibly visit this region and not pay homage to Ben and Jerry?! Yes, that Ben and Jerry, of ice cream fame … At the company's headquarters in Waterbury you can take a tour of the Ben and Jerry's factory. Visitors young and old feel like they've gone to heaven, essentially being in a world of ice cream! Sound like a dream? Go ahead and visit for yourself, just 15 minutes from Montpelier. And, yes … of course, they give out free samples.

Off the Beaten Path Attractions in Southern Vermont

The Norman Rockwell Exhibition is located in a historic church in Arlington, Vermont, displaying the works this famous artist produced while living in Arlington from 1939-1953. Rockwell's former models invite you to check out the hundreds of illustrations, calendars, magazine covers, and other printed works on display.