When we drove by and saw the sign saying Vermont Teddy Bear Company we knew we had to stop. Inside we fell in love with all the cuddly teddy bears. Giant bears, tiny bears, poseable bears, holiday bears and personalized bears. They have it all from amputee bears to Shriners Hospital bears. The fascinating tour gives you a behind the scenes look at where each bear is hand crafted. See with your own eyes how much work and love go into making each bear special.
What is it?
The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is one of the largest producers of teddy bears and the largest by mail order or the internet. The factory is located just off the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont. On site is a large teddy bear shop featuring the Vermont Teddy Bear products and accessories. The Bear Shop features their products and other Vermont made items. You can even create your own bear! If your bear needs repair, there is a Bear Hospital that takes care of the Lifetime Warranty that is included with every Vermont Teddy Bear!
Good to know:
*Located just outside of Burlington Vermont
6655 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
*Open year round, 7 days a week with hours varying by season
*Tours are $4 for people 12 and over, and free for anyone under 12
*Busy season is June to October and tours do fill up quickly
*Tours run every hour
*You can see bears being assembled Monday through Friday until 4:30pm
*Plan on spending an hour to an hour and a half
*Wide open campus with a picnic tables and rest rooms
Check out the tour and see bears being hand crafted, placed in boxes (with air holes, of course) and sent out to new homes. If you want a bear of your own, there are many to choose from in the gift shop or you can make your own. You’ll also want to check out the made in Vermont section of the gift shop for some tasty treats. Your visit will take just over an hour but will leave you with teddy bear memories that will last a lifetime.
