- TripBuzz found 106 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Vermont, including 106 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stowe, Burlington, Plattsburgh and South Burlington.
- From Pizza Putt to Talent Skatepark, the Essex area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, National & State Parks and Theaters.
- One of the larger towns in Vermont, Essex sits on Lake Champlain near the Green Mountains. An outdoorsy community, it is known for having many walking and bicycling trails for residents and tourists to enjoy. Having been revitalized, its downtown area offers a combination of housing, restaurants and specialty shops.
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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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The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts houses a 1400-seat auditorium theater and a 180-seat cabaret space hosting a full season of theater, family shows, dance and concert performances, including the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. A member of the League of Historic American Theaters.
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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.
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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.
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Book a private sailing excursion on Lake Champlain for a group of up to 6 people with Let's Go Sailing Private Cruises. Cruises last from 2 hours to a full day and groups are invited to bring a picnic. Private sailing lessons available.
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The Burlington Boathouse Dock is considered to be the centerpiece of Burlington's waterfront on Lake Champlain. It offers boaters a full service marina with power, showers, water, and pump-out facilities.
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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.
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With access to the lake, Water Front Dog Park is a unique way for dogs to get exercise, socialize, and have fun. The park has off-leash areas, a large fenced in space, and a bike path.
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Experience a scenic boat tour on the 363-seat Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a cruise ship offering a range of tour options on Lake Champlain. Choose a narrated scenic ride, or a lunch, brunch or dinner cruise on one of three dining decks.
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The Northern Lights Lake Champlain Cruise offers daily, fully narrated and scenic cruises from Burlington Harbor through Shelburne Bay and around North Beach. Hop aboard a 115ft replica of a 19th century steamboat for standard and specialty cruises complete with full service buffet.