I'd done wine tastings before, but I'd never done cheese and syrup tastings. Stop by and taste 4 maple syrups, loads of jams and mustards, and any of 14 cheeses (my faves are the horseradish, jalepeno pepper, and 36-month extra sharp cheddar). The food isn't cheap (and neither are the shipping costs if you're hoping to mail the stuff), but... more

We had no trouble finding Sugarbush Farms. Yes, it is off the beatin path, but if you pick up a brochure, there are excellent directions on the back. When we got to the farm, there where a ton of people, including a tour bus. No special events, just a lot of people. So we started walking around. The farm has... more

We had no idea what this place was, but we were intrigued enough to follow the signs off Route 4 to investigate. Up and down the ridges and through the forest we went. Eventually the asphalt ran out and we were on a dirt-and-gravel road. At one point we began to doubt our mission. After all the jostling and bouncing,... more

Go here just for the drive. Its off the main roads and just breath taking. Plus, they have goats that you can feed. The goats were so friendly, just licked our hands, no biting at all. Plus they had belguim draft horses and jersey cows out in a pasture that makes the perfect picture. Then they have samplings of cheeses... more

This was a great stop! The place has a very homespun feel. It felt authentic and not like a tourist trap. It's a real farm run by a real family. There was a place you could test different cheeses, but they never told you much about how they actually made the cheese. They did have a lot of information about... more

When you start following the map readily available, you'll wonder if it's worth it - it is!!! Especially in nice weather. You're on the top of a hill, with a panoramic view and you get to sample wonderful cheeses - cheddar with real honest flavor, smoked that tastes unlike anything I can find elsewhere - plus jam, jellies, mustards etc.... more