- 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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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.
6.4 Miles
Spread over 100 acres of land, Red Rocks Park is available for use year round with parking just outside the main gate that is open from August to June. No bikes are allowed, but visitors can enjoy hiking, jogging, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
7.2 Miles
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.
7.6 Miles
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.
7.8 Miles
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.
8.3 Miles
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.
8.4 Miles
The National Historic Site of the Round Church is a fascinating example of unique church architecture of the 1800s. Composed of 16 sides to make the round shape, the church is one of the best preserved round meeting houses in the United States.
9.6 Miles
Tours of Selburne Farms are offered four times throughout the day between May and October every year. The tours begin at the Welcome Center and can even include a side trip to the Children's Farmyard which focuses on educational, hands-on activities for kids.
9.8 Miles
Laplatte Nature Park spans 125 acres and offers trails for walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, with side paths leading to the Laplatte River. There is also a community garden that houses flowers, plants, and fruits within the park.
10.0 Miles
Besides renting bicycles, Great Bike Tours has their own B&B-style lodge where they offer self-guided customized bike tours. They also offer full support for multi-day trips to other destinations, to far off and even international destinations.