... Vermont has an official cold-water fish and an official warm-water fish.
... Vermont is also the only state in New England that does not border the Atlantic Ocean.
Vermont is a state of great history; various indigenous peoples occupied the area over 12,000 years ago. Today, Vermont is a state with a population of 644,000 residents and a median household income of $57,513. This puts the state in 26th place for median household income.
The economy of Vermont is split between multiple industries, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, dairy farming, forestry, and tourism. Major employers in the area include GlobalFoundries, Okemo Mountain Resort, Casella Waste Systems, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, IBM, and more.
Here’s some good news: Ben and Jerry’s offers factory tours where yes, you can also sample the ice cream. A gift shop is right by the ice cream in case you want to pick up souvenirs to take home. Be sure to bundle up when traveling to Vermont in the fall and winter months, as it can get much colder than you expect.
