This is one of the largest cider mills in New England. Located in a historic Vermont barn, you can take a self-guided tour that shows how cider was made the old-fashioned way, with a rack and cloth press.

Did you know that it takes 10 pounds of apples to make just one gallon of apple cider?

Get free cider samples, available year-round from an 11,000-gallon vat, or try their delicious homemade cider donuts. The large gift shop has a huge selection of Vermont gifts, specialty food items, and cottage-industry products.

Rt. 100 Waterbury Center – 802-244-8771

Idletyme Brewing features small-batch craft lagers that range from straw colored golden, big and hoppy double IPA’s, Belgian-influenced ales, limited seasonal experiments, to classic Bavarian Weizens. Get a close up look at their state-of-the-art copper brewhouse, inside its legendary pub, and enjoy the famous six-sample “Brew-ski.” A kid- and pet-friendly outdoor patio, and fresh farm-to-table fare, makes this brewery a favorite among families.

802-253-4765

As an alternative to beer, this cider is the bomb! Made from locally grown apples, the 10 varieties of cider range from dry and preservative-free to zesty, fruity, and spicy pepper ciders. You can visit their tasting room on the Mountain Road in Stowe.

802-253-2065