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• A family on a walking trail at Shelburne Farms

Shelburne Farms — Even the most seasoned traveler's eyes widen when Shelburne Farms' magnificent, turreted farm barn comes into sight. This historic country estate turned environmental education nonprofit and National Historic Landmark wows visitors with open-air wagon tours, raw-milk cheddar and unparalleled scenery.

Other Finalists

• Ben & Jerry's Factory
• Church Street Marketplace
• Shelburne Museum
• Stowe
• Waterfront Park