Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmington, NY

  • The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, New York, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Mountain Biking, Beaches, Natural Landmarks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Wilmington Town Beach to The Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Plattsburgh and Winchester.
  • The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, New York, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Mountain Biking, Beaches, Natural Landmarks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Wilmington Town Beach to The Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Plattsburgh and Winchester.
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29.8 Miles
95% 516 votes
Parks College Street, Burlington, VT 5401 MoreLess Info
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.
29.8 Miles
71% 62 votes
Beaches 4 Beach Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 MoreLess Info
One of the longest freshwater beaches in the United States is the Plattsburg City Beach located on the shores of Lake Champlain. The sandy beach offers a dedicated swimming area, outdoor grills with picnic tables, kayak rentals, a concession stand, and restrooms.
29.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 2630 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 MoreLess Info
Operating since 1964, Champlain Lanes Bowling features 16 lanes of bowling including automatic scoring, bumper lanes and cosmic bowling. The bowling alley has a bar and grill as well as arcade video game machines.
29.9 Miles
76% 93 votes
Historic Homes Route 127, Burlington, VT MoreLess Info
Built in 1787, the Ethan Allen Homestead is the original historic home of Vermont's founder. The site has been preserved and converted into a living history museum that shows daily life of 18th century Vermont.
29.9 Miles
60% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 10 Fayette Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with nine auditoriums, Palace 9 Cinemas displays first-run Hollywood movies along with independent films and special events. The theater offers all digital projection and sound, theater rentals for private events and a snack bar.
30.0 Miles
96% 657 votes
Bike Paths Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT MoreLess Info
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.
30.0 Miles
69% 439 votes
Aquariums 1 College St., Burlington, VT 5401 MoreLess Info
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.
30.0 Miles
93% 15 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 1 LaValley Lane, Burlington, VT 05401 MoreLess Info
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.
30.0 Miles
67% 24 votes
Arcades 7 Fayette Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 MoreLess Info
For fun and food, guests head to Tilt Classic Arcade & Ale House. Entertainment features Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Cruis'N USA, Asteroids, Mortal Kombat II, and more classic arcade games.
30.1 Miles
86% 324 votes
Specialty Shops 750 Pine Street, Burlington, VT MoreLess Info
Lake Champlain Chocolates is a chocolate factory, shop and cafe offering a wide selection of confections made onsite. A tour includes a short informational film, watching the factory in action through a window, and sampling a variety of chocolates.
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