Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, VT

  • 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.
  • 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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18.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Kayaking 3999 Rt 9, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 MoreLess Info
Baggs' Landing is a rental company that offers kayak, stand up paddle board, and sit on top board rentals on Lake Champlain. The company also has barbecue grills, a volleyball court, horseshoes, and a swimming area.
19.0 Miles
96% 23 votes
Art Gallery 259 U.S. Route 2, Grand Isle, VT 05458 MoreLess Info
Housed in a quirky old farmhouse, Grand Isle Art Works provides interesting spaces for the display of arts and fine crafts in a gallery-like setting. Guests can also purchase the creations of local artists in addition to participating in classes.
19.0 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks Beach, Waterbury, VT 5676 MoreLess Info
Home to over 600,000 residents, Vermont State of is the second least populous state in the United States of America. Visitors commonly enjoy stopping by one of the many museums, parks, or historic sites during their visit to the state.
19.3 Miles
96% 52 votes
Forests Edson Hill Rd, Stowe, VT MoreLess Info
Almost entirely forested, Wiessner Woods is a public access park that has several trails running through it for hiking, nature viewing, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Black bears do live in the area though so the public is advised to use caution.
19.9 Miles
82% 39 votes
Mini Golf 1613 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672 MoreLess Info
Designed to reflect a real golf environment with sand traps, fairway hazards and obstacles, Stowe Golf Park is an 18-hole family putting course landscaped in a garden style.
20.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 454 Mountain Rd Rt 108, Stowe, VT 05672 MoreLess Info
A three-screen movie theater with first-run attractions, Stowe Cinema 3 Plex & Projection Room Lounge offers RealD 3D movies, party hosting and a snack bar. The lounge offers wait service from the bar while the movie is displayed.
20.5 Miles
79% 103 votes
Breweries 35 Crossroad, Waterbury, VT 05676 MoreLess Info
Fresh and unfiltered India Pale Ale offerings are the focus of The Alchemist Brewery. It is small in size with only 15 barrels, but their dedication to create the perfect beer makes the site very popular with beer lovers.
20.5 Miles
94% 35 votes
Breweries 3 Elm Street, Waterbury, VT 05676 MoreLess Info
Waterbury's Craft Beer Cellar is a shop that stocks hundreds of varieties of craft beer, some of which are the shop's own brands. It hosts periodic tastings and special events.
20.6 Miles
88% 16 votes
Children's Museums 4709 Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 MoreLess Info
An educational museum, Imaginarium Children's Museum of the North Country offers a variety of activities and programs for children. Among their attractions are a climbing wall, a puppet show, a dinosaur dig area, and a S.T.E.M. lab.
20.6 Miles
92% 121 votes
Art Studio 3033 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury, VT 05677 MoreLess Info
Hot glass is quickly turned into artwork at the Ziemke Glass Blowing Studio. The main portion of the site is a large gallery that puts the finished pieces on display, but guests can also purchase items they enjoy and watch glass blowing.
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