It is a major artery for the famous ski resorts of the area, and not a half an hour passes when you don't see turnoffs to Sugarbush, to Mad River Glen, to Killington. It also passes a number of prototypically Vermont sites, each worth a visit. Sure, you can visit the antique stores and T-shirt emporiums in town, but what you're really supposed to be doing here is snacking. And thinking about snacking. Then it's off to the viewing platform where you watch workers tending the huge vats, surrounded by life-sized cutouts of the Three Stooges, Austin Powers and other inspirational figures.
Final stop is the tasting room for dixie-cupped samples.
In warmer weather, there is a nice children's playground around back for the little ones to work off some of that sugar-induced high. Part of the money goes to charity. Also worth a visit is the Cold Hollow Cider Mill , a couple of miles further towards Stowe on 100. From Waterbury head straight to Waitsfield , a sophisticated little town of chi chi boutiques and gourmet dining directly on Route 100. After dining be sure to take a stroll over to the genuine covered bridge and through the hand-crafted furniture and funky clothing stores of the Bridge Street Marketplace .