- The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Montpelier, Vermont, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, National & State Parks, Statues and Movie Theaters.
- From Camel's Hump to Hubbard Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Montpelier and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stowe, Barre, Waitsfield and Waterbury.
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At Shelburne Town Beach, visitors can have direct access to Lake Champlain, where they can swim by the shore and hike through the surrounding trails. The beach is only accessible to permit holders.
34.9 Miles
A four-block open-air mall in downtown Burlington, the Church Street Marketplace offers pedestrians a mix of shopping, restaurants, historical architecture and street entertainment. Annual events include jazz and street theater festivals.
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With Burlington Food Tours, visitors can sample a wide range of food items such as jams, cheeses, popsicles, and more. The tour takes visitors on a walk through the Burlington Farmer's market while narrating the food history of the region.
34.9 Miles
The Oakledge Park & Beach is a public beach and neighborhood park that supports activities including running, biking, sun tanning, and fishing. The area also sits next to the Champlain Bike Path.
35.0 Miles
Located near Lake Champlain, Oakledge Park is a quiet spot to relax, picnic, or play. The park has a swimming beach, playground equipment, softball fields, tennis courts, and picnic shelters.
35.1 Miles
Situated in a marina, Perkins Pier provides visitors with direct access to Lake Champion and a path for joggers. The pier is in close vicinity to the downtown where there are restaurants and shopping.
35.2 Miles
Originally a railroad bed, the Burlington Bike Path is now a 7.5 mile recreational bike route along the shore of Lake Champlain. The path links six parks along the waterfront, and provides views of the Adirondack Mountains.
35.2 Miles
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The ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Centre is an interactive attraction centred around ecology, culture, history and stewardship in the Lake Champlain Basin. Permanent exhibits include an aquatic habitat, FrogWorld, Discovery Place for toddlers and a hands-on paleontological dig box.
35.7 Miles
Downtown Burlington's Waterfront Park provides waterfront access to the Burlington Bike Path and Lake Champlain, with a pedestrian boardwalk and benches for viewing sunsets over the lake. The park's festival site hosts an array of musical and community events throughout the year.
35.8 Miles
The Lamoille River is a natural river that runs from northern Vermont and drains into Lake Champlain. The river is 85-miles in length and has a drainage area of 706-square miles.