If you get to explore the charming town of Stowe and its surrounds. You’ll discover cute shops, quaint, covered bridges, dramatic waterfalls, lush forests, a ski and snowboard museum and one of my favorite destinations – Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, in nearby Waterbury.
I knew the ice cream factory was closed to tours, but I was happy to settle for a trip to the Scoop Shop to get a cone. However, I never expected there to be so many flavors. It was difficult making a decision, but my server assured me that the staff is trained to be very patient with customers! I eventually settled on a scoop of Coconut Seven Layer Bar and one of Peanut Butter Half Baked. And of course, I had to sample my husband’s Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz, and Chocolate Therapy, too.
As we tried to make our cones last as long as we could, we went to pay our respects at the Flavor Graveyard. Here’s where flavors go when they die, and where you can pay tribute to the “dearly de-pinted.” Erected in 1997, with just four flavors – Dastardly Mash, Economic Crunch, Ethan Almon and Tuskegee Chunk – the graveyard is now home to 35 departees. This unique resting place is complete with granite headstones listing the late flavor’s year of “birth” and “death,” along with a witty epitaph explaining why it ended up six-feet under.
Ben & Jerry’s receives several thous-and requests each year from fans be-seeching it to “rein-cone-ate” their favorite fallen flavor. They hold out hope because once in a great while, discontinued flavors do come back from the grave!
Debbie is an established travel writer and columnist, who crosses the globe in search of unique destinations and experiences to share with her readers and listeners. She’s an avid explorer who welcomes new opportunities to increase awareness and enthusiasm for places, culture, food, history, nature, outdoor adventure, wellness and more.
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