- The list below includes 107 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Vermont, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, National & State Parks and Art Gallery.
- From Pizza Putt to Talent Skatepark, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, Stowe, Plattsburgh and South Burlington.
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16.8 Miles
Accessed via the Green Mountain Byway, Smugglers Notch State Park features a narrow pass flanked by 1000 ft cliffs, originally used as a smuggling route to Canada. Features campgrounds, biking, rock climbing and picnic areas, with access to Bingham Falls.
17.1 Miles
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5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
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Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Touring Center offers almost 28 miles of groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, and 19 miles of backcountry terrain. They also offer a concession stand and shop to buy equipment and supplies.
17.2 Miles
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414 votes
1239 Edwards Rd, Jeffersonville, VT 05464
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Eco-adventures are the focus of ArborTrek Canopy Adventures. The activities can range from serene to extreme with the most popular being the notable zip line canopy tour which covers more than 4,500 feet of zip lines.
17.6 Miles
The Smugglers' Notch Distillery is situated at the foot of infamous Smugglers' Notch where many bootleggers used to run alcohol through the Vermont mountain pass. The distillery was founded in 2006 and upholds the area tradition of making spirits one small batch at a time.
18.1 Miles
A mountain peak in the shape of a face in profile, Mount Mansfield features hiking trails, driving access, or a gondola ride in summer and autumn to reach the summit. Includes a restaurant and shop at the top.
18.4 Miles
Administered by the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Anne's Shine is mostly a Catholic site but welcomes all worshipers. It is also a historic site due to being one of the oldest settlements in Vermont.
18.5 Miles
Gentle Giants Sleigh & Carriage Rides offers guided, horse-drawn history tours . Peregron and Belgian Draft horses lead a variety of wagons with up to 12 passengers on a winding, wooded trail.
18.6 Miles
Even though it is a small two screen cinema, the Oldham Theater is one of the oldest movie theaters in the area. It normally shows popular first-run Hollywood films with one being shown in the downstairs theater while the other is presented upstairs.
18.6 Miles
Primarily a campground site, Little River State Park is a family-friendly campground, lake and park with breathtaking views of nature. The park features play areas, swimming beaches, a ball field, a boat launch and boat rental station.
18.8 Miles
Year-long horseback riding activities are offered by the Lajoie Stables which is one of Vermont's largest horse stables. Standard horseback riding trails are available along with sleigh rides during the winter and special pony rides for children.