- The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Waitsfield, Vermont, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like River, Movie Theaters, Cooking Classes and Farms & Ranches.
- From Mad River to Mad River Valley, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waitsfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stowe, Middlebury, Montpelier and Barre.
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The Judith Reilly Gallery is a local art gallery located within the historic home of the artist. Vibrant colors and textures are a few of the unique characteristics of Judith Reilly's fabric paintings available for purchase.
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Popular for its breathtaking views of sweeping vistas is the Mount Horrid Observation Site. From the site visitors can watch active wildlife and overlook the surrounding marshland, ponds and surrounding mountains.
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The history and lives of the early residents in the area are put on display at the Stephen A Douglas Birthplace. The main draw is at the Brandon Museum with exhibits to note the famous residents and civilians of the region.
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Showcasing over 50 artists, The Brandon Artists' Guild features paintings, wooden sculptures, and more in its gallery. It often hosts exhibits where visitors can meet an individual artist and see their work.
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Free educational tours of Goodrich's Maple Farm are available to the public, and large groups can be accommodated. There is also a taster's table with samples of syrup, maple spreads, and homemade jelly.
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Starr Farm Rd Curtis Avenue, Burlington, VT 05408
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Along with space to run and fetch, Starr Farm Dog Park offers a variety of playground equipment created just for dogs. The park is further divided into sections for small and large dogs and provides seating for pet owners.
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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.
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Open during the spring and summer seasons, the Sunset Drive-In Theatre is a classic outdoor cinema. Popular movies are offered in a two-film arrangement, and there are small playgrounds beneath the screens for children.
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Auer Family Boathouse rents out kayaks, canoes, and rowboats to the public that can fit either one or two people. The boathouse also has kayaks specifically fit for the ocean or the nearby river.
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Leffert's Pond is a picturesque stop along the area's fall foliage route. Choose the short walking loop, or access Leffert's Pond and the Chittenden Reservoire by canoe or kayak for wildlife sighting and bird watching.