- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Middlebury, Vermont, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Breweries, Art Gallery, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails.
- From Robert Frost Wayside Trail to Middlebury College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Middlebury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brandon, Waitsfield, Shelburne and Vergennes.
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Hiking and general walking is available at the Robert Frost Wayside Trail through the dense foliage of the Green Mountains. In addition to the natural setting and views, pieces of poems by Robert Frost are placed along the trail for reading.
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A collection of Asian art, 19th century sculpture, photography, and prints are open to the public at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Events such as tours, lectures and luncheons are also offered.
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Pulp Mill Covered Bridge Road, Middlebury, VT 05753
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Measuring a total length of 199-feet, the Pulp Mill Covered Bridge is a bridge that was originally built as a single span bridge. The channel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Robert Frost Interpretive Trail is a 1.2 mile loop pathway which gives scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Adorned along the trail is the poetry of Frost himself, and a beaver pond boardwalk is also crossed en route.
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Improvements to the Morgan horse through selection and breeding is the focus of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm, but there are also many educational activities. Training is offered to both students and visitors for this specific horse breed.
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Flowing from the Green Mountain National Forest through several wetland areas, Otter Creek is home to abundant fish, wildlife and birds. Recreational activities include fishing, birdwatching, water sports, hiking, and camping.
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Handcrafted beers are made on site at Otter Creek Brewing. The atmosphere is very relaxing and casual with tastings offering for their specialty beers and some food and snacks available as well.
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1 Park Street, Middlebury, VT 05753
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A very old museum, Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History contains an array of exhibits, displays and artifacts.With antique furnishings, paintings and historical documents, the museum is ideal for families, schools and youth groups.
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Court Street at the Gamaliel Painter House, Middlebury, VT
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Featuring a historic school house, Vermont Folklife Center provides an inside glimpse of life in Vermont's past with its exhibits. The center has a variety of crafts on display from local artisans, from pottery to blankets.
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The Edgewater Gallery is an art gallery that has the goal of contributing to the local culture with vibrant exhibitions from emerging and established artists. The gallery accepts submissions from new artists.