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Vermont Maple Creemee Trail Itinerary

There’s nothing quite like a Vermont maple creemee. Cool, creamy, and flavored with real Vermont maple syrup, it’s one of the sweetest ways to experience summer in the Green Mountains.

Whether you’re a lifelong Vermonter or visiting for the first time, the Vermont Maple Creemee Trail invites you to discover sugarhouses, farm stands, country stores, and local creemee shops serving this beloved seasonal tradition. Each stop offers its own take on the classic maple creemee—from recipes made with 100% pure Vermont maple syrup to homemade waffle cones, maple candy toppings, and other delicious specialties.

As you travel the trail, you’ll experience more than just a frozen treat. You’ll meet the people behind Vermont maple, explore scenic back roads, visit working sugarhouses, and support local businesses that help keep Vermont’s maple tradition thriving.

Use this itinerary as inspiration to build your own adventure. Visit one stop or several, take your time exploring nearby attractions, and enjoy one of Vermont’s most iconic summer traditions.

Happy travels—and don’t forget to share your favorite maple creemee moments with us!

Soft serve ice cream cone held in front of a red and white geometric mural.
Stop 1

Gagne Maple/Maple City Candy - Swanton

45 Sugarhouse Lane, Swanton, VT 05488

www.gagnemaple.com

Season: Late spring through fall (with occasional holiday offerings)

Known for their rich, high-butterfat maple creemees, Gagne Maple blends a custom 14% dairy mix with plenty of 100% pure Vermont maple syrup for an extra maple-forward flavor. Top your creemee with maple candy, maple sprinkles, maple chips, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup for the ultimate maple experience.

Creamy vanilla soft serve in a white cup on a wooden table.
Stop 2

Benoit Family Maple Barn - Richford

423 Golf Course Road, Richford, VT 05476

www.benoitfamilymaplebarn.com

Season: Late spring through fall (with occasional holiday offerings)

Benoit Family Maple Barn serves rich maple creemees made with Kingdom Creamery’s 10% butterfat mix and a generous pour of their own wood-fired dark maple syrup. You can also grab frozen half-pints of maple or chocolate creemees to enjoy later.

Rural store in autumn with red roofs, surrounded by colorful trees.
Stop 3

Vermont Maple Outlet - Jeffersonville

3929 Vermont Route 15, Jeffersonville, VT 05464

www.vermontmapleoutlet.com

Season: Late spring through fall (with occasional holiday offerings)

Made with local Vermont dairy and the farm’s own pure maple syrup, these made-to-order maple creemees are a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Upgrade your visit with maple sugar sprinkles, a maple sundae topped with extra syrup, or a freshly made waffle cone.

Soft serve ice cream held up in front of a "Palmer Lane Maple" sign.
Stop 4

Palmer Lane Maple - Jericho

19 Old Pump Road, Jericho, VT 05465

www.palmerlanemaple.com

Season: Late spring through fall (with occasional holiday offerings)

Palmer Lane Maple keeps things creative with maple creemees made from Kingdom Creamery’s neutral base and flavored only with pure maple syrup. Try house-made maple sprinkles, maple milkshakes, creemee cookie sandwiches, or a “Nor’Easter”—their maple-inspired take on a classic Blizzard.

Young girl holding a vanilla ice cream cone, smiling, seated on a bench.
Stop 5

Bragg Farm Sugarhouse & Gift Shop - East Montpelier

1005 VT Route 14 North, East Montpelier, VT 05651

www.braggfarm.com

Season: Open year-round

Stop by Bragg Farm for a classic Vermont maple creemee made with 100% pure Vermont maple syrup and local Hood vanilla creemee mix. Customize your cone with maple sugar, rainbow sprinkles, or chocolate sprinkles, and enjoy a sweet treat any time of year while visiting this longtime maple destination.

Soft serve ice cream with sprinkles, American flag in background.
Stop 6

Silloway Maple - Randolph Center

1303 Boudro Road, Randolph Center, VT 05061

www.sillowaymaple.com

Season: Late spring through fall (with occasional holiday offerings)

A visit to Silloway Maple offers more than just a creemee. Enjoy a maple creemee topped with crushed maple candy, maple dust, and specially darkened pure maple syrup, then explore the sugarwoods hiking trails, playground, and complimentary maple syrup tastings.

Wooden barn with snow-covered roof in a forest setting.
Stop 7

Silver Lake Syrups - Barnard

5613 Stage Road, Barnard, VT 05031

www.silverlakesyrups.com 

Season: Late spring through fall (with occasional holiday offerings)

Made with a neutral dairy mix and flavored exclusively with 100% pure Vermont maple syrup, Silver Lake Syrups serves a classic maple creemee finished with crunchy maple topping for a simple, authentic Vermont treat.

A hand holds a soft-serve ice cream cone against a maple leaf sign.
Stop 8

Green Mountain Sugar House - Ludlow

820 Route 100 North, Ludlow, VT 05149

www.gmsh.com

Season: Open year-round

Enjoy a maple creemee crafted with Wilcox vanilla ice cream base and sweetened with 100% pure Vermont maple syrup. Don’t miss the maple-dusted cones, maple crunchies, maple sundaes, or maple milkshakes—there are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy Vermont maple at this stop.

Soft serve ice cream cone held up outdoors with trees in the background.
Stop 9

Sugar Bob's Finest Kind - Chester

92 VT Route 11 West, Chester, VT 05143

www.sugarbobsfinestkind.com

Season: Open year-round

Sugar Bob’s serves rich 10% butterfat maple creemees made with Hood vanilla mix and a generous helping of very dark Vermont maple syrup—never artificial maple flavoring. Add maple crunch for extra texture, then pair your treat with coffee or a meal from the on-site café.