Kristin’s guidebook
Sightseeing, Dining
These are places I like to visit and are part of the Northern Vermont tourism culture with things to marvel at.
A quaint village 25 mins to the east. At the foot of the Green Mountains. Dining and scenic.
21 locals recommend
Bristol
A quaint village 25 mins to the east. At the foot of the Green Mountains. Dining and scenic.
Wonderful architecture from late 1800's from the Vanderbilt/Webb Family available to walk trails, visit the barn, dine and/or have a drink at the Inn perched over Lake Champlain.
243 locals recommend
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadWonderful architecture from late 1800's from the Vanderbilt/Webb Family available to walk trails, visit the barn, dine and/or have a drink at the Inn perched over Lake Champlain.
Go to New York for the day! A quick 10 minute car ride to the Charlotte Ferry, 20 minute crossing . You can leave your car on the Charlotte side of the lake , walk on Ferry, walk around Essex. Dine at the Essex Inn ! I recommend to check hours of operation and to make a reservation.
18 locals recommend
Essex
Go to New York for the day! A quick 10 minute car ride to the Charlotte Ferry, 20 minute crossing . You can leave your car on the Charlotte side of the lake , walk on Ferry, walk around Essex. Dine at the Essex Inn ! I recommend to check hours of operation and to make a reservation.
This historic street in Burlington, VT has boutique shopping and dining.
142 locals recommend
Church Street Marketplace
131 Church StThis historic street in Burlington, VT has boutique shopping and dining.
von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill Rda 45 minute car trip to Stowe, have lunch and sample beer.
Food scene
Open for breakfast and dinner May-October. Beautiful landscaping. Good food and drinks.
28 locals recommend
The Inn at Shelburne Farms
1611 Inn RdOpen for breakfast and dinner May-October. Beautiful landscaping. Good food and drinks.
Sightseeing
The "Grand Canyon of the East". Take the Burlington Ferry across Lake Champlain then a 40 minute drive to the gorge.
https://ausablechasm.com/Admission/day-rates
164 locals recommend
Ausable Chasm
The "Grand Canyon of the East". Take the Burlington Ferry across Lake Champlain then a 40 minute drive to the gorge.
https://ausablechasm.com/Admission/day-rates
a 45 minute car ride, bring your bike and park at Lost Nation Brewing Company in Morrisville and head out on the reclaimed rail tracks -a very easy, flat ride through the farmlands along the Lamoille River. Have lunch and sample beer at the Brewery !
https://www.lvrt.org/
10 locals recommend
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
a 45 minute car ride, bring your bike and park at Lost Nation Brewing Company in Morrisville and head out on the reclaimed rail tracks -a very easy, flat ride through the farmlands along the Lamoille River. Have lunch and sample beer at the Brewery !
https://www.lvrt.org/
A 20 minute drive south to a quiet VT State Park with a grassy lawn and a dock for jumping into Lake Champlain. Or walk the trails around the point. Bring your lunch or dinner provisions purchased from Gilfeather's Deli on the way there.
https://fpr.vermont.gov/kingsland-bay-state-park
19 locals recommend
Kingsland Bay State Park
787 Kingsland Bay State Park RdA 20 minute drive south to a quiet VT State Park with a grassy lawn and a dock for jumping into Lake Champlain. Or walk the trails around the point. Bring your lunch or dinner provisions purchased from Gilfeather's Deli on the way there.
https://fpr.vermont.gov/kingsland-bay-state-park
A 40 minute drive to Lake Dunmore, nestled up in the Green Mountains in Addison County. Bring your own provisions and enjoy this small, quiet lake or walk the nearby trails.
29 locals recommend
Branbury State Park
3570 Lake Dunmore RdA 40 minute drive to Lake Dunmore, nestled up in the Green Mountains in Addison County. Bring your own provisions and enjoy this small, quiet lake or walk the nearby trails.
10 minute drive to a rural museum in the heart of Shelburne. Beautifully landscaped grounds with historic buildings, collections and rotating exhibits.
https://shelburnemuseum.org/
242 locals recommend
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne Rd10 minute drive to a rural museum in the heart of Shelburne. Beautifully landscaped grounds with historic buildings, collections and rotating exhibits.
https://shelburnemuseum.org/
A small, interesting collection at the University of Vermont in Burlington.
31 locals recommend
Fleming Museum of Art
61 Colchester AveA small, interesting collection at the University of Vermont in Burlington.
Horseback Riding ! Step back in time and see the Vermont countryside by horseback.
20 locals recommend
Lajoie Stables
984 Pollander RdHorseback Riding ! Step back in time and see the Vermont countryside by horseback.