- 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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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.
11.9 Miles
Offering 30 minute guided tours, the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory offers a fun and educational experience to guests. The ice cream manufacturing process is explained, and there is an adjoining full-service scoop shop with traditional favorites along with specialty items,
12.3 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.
12.9 Miles
A first-run theatre featuring five screens, the Capitol Theater combines the architecture and style of an old-fashioned small town cinema with modern amenities like digital screens, Dolby surround sound and 3-D.
12.9 Miles
The Pavilion Building features a museum on the street level operated by the Vermont Historical Society. The building offers a variety of displays, exhibits, and educational programs centering on genealogy and Vermont history.
13.0 Miles
Considered to be the most photographic waterfall in Vermont, the Moss Glen Falls has a grace and overall style that looks great on camera even though there are higher and more voluminous falls in the state. Hiking and photography are the main activities for the area near the falls.
13.0 Miles
A Montpelier landmark, the statue of the Roman goddess Ceres sits atop the Capitol building, looking over the surrounding city. The statue is also known as Agriculture, as Ceres was the goddess of agriculture in mythology.
13.1 Miles
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109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 5633
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The Vermont Historical Society Museum's core exhibit illustrates Vermont history from 1600 to the present, and contains a life-sized Abenaki wigwam, recreation tavern, a railway station and a World War II living room.
13.2 Miles
Camel's Hump is a state park offering several trails at different hiking difficulties, with lookouts leading to scenic views from the cone shaped summit that gives the mountain its name.
13.2 Miles
Located in the smallest capital city in the US, the gold-domed State House contains Legislative and Senate chambers still in their original condition; the oldest of their kind in the country. A free guided tour provides a walkthrough of the building and its history.