2 Best Sights in Central Vermont, Vermont

The café at this baker's heaven is a fine spot for both the pit-stop sandwich and the leisurely pastry and latte. The adjacent shop and market area is a must-see for those who love bread; the shelves are stocked with all the ingredients and tools in the company's Baker's Catalogue, including flours, mixes, and local jams, and syrups. The bakery has a viewing area where you can watch the products being made, and you can learn to bake them yourself at classes conducted in the on-site baking school.

Maple syrup is Vermont's signature product, and this museum north of Rutland explains the history and process of turning sap into syrup. It's now owned by the sugar makers from Solar Sweet Maple Farm in Lincoln, Vermont; if you don't get a chance to visit a sugarhouse, this is a fine place to sample the different grades and pick up some souvenirs.