Passport to New England Vacations

"For the Quintessential Vermont Experience"

Wheels of gouda

Cheese Making Experience

Visit this award winning cheese maker. Learn the hands-on techniques of cheese making; take a private tour of the facilities, visit the animals, enjoy a hay ride or sleigh ride. Experience a small Vermont family dairy farm. For more info on the Cheese Making Experience

Hand Blown Christmas Ornaments

Glass Blowing Experience:

Visit one of the most colorful artistic families in Jamaica, marvel at the process of super heating sand and making an incredible piece of art.

Bucket ready to catch sap

Sugaring Experience

Did you know it takes 40 gallons of maple sap to produce one gallon of Vermont Maple Syrup? Visit one of Jamaica's oldest businesses - this Sugar House has been making Maple Syrup since the 1800's. Tour facility, learn about stone boats, the harvest, and of course sample the different grades of Vermont Maple Syrup!

Belted Galloway Calf

Family Farm Experience

Vermont's Farmers are a critical part of our state's economy, history and culture. From centuries-old dairy farms to organic farms, family farms dot the Vermont landscape. Tour this unique family farm, pet the animals, take pictures with the belted galloways, play with the pigs, take home fresh eggs. Experience life as a Vermont farmer.

Town Hall - Jamaica,Vermont

Town Meeting Experience

There are 251 municipalities in Vermont, most are small towns. Jamaica, is one of these small towns with less than 900 residents. Experience small town hospitality, visit the Town Hall, town offices, and other historic building, meet with selectboard and other town officials.
This experience includes a gift from the Jamaica Historical Society "Hometown Jamaica, a Pictorial History of a Small Town."

Snowboarding at Stratton Mountain

Snow Boarding Lesson at Stratton Mountain

In 1977, Jake Burton Carpenter founded Burton Snowboards out of his Vermont barn. Ten years later Stratton built their first half pipe. Today Stratton is known for their top quality instructors and elite staff as well as hosting the US Snowboard Open. Take advantage of this Vermont tradition, take a quick lesson with former Olympic snowboarders as your coach