Shelburne Farms — Walk the paths, take in the views, visit the cheesemakers or pet baby animals at this 1,400-acre nonprofit farm and education center. Don't miss dining, in season, at the gorgeous inn overlooking historic flower gardens and Lake Champlain.

Other Finalists

• ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
• Jay Peak Pump House
• Montshire Museum of Science
• Shelburne Museum
• Stowe