- 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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Stowe Mountain Resort is an alpine ski village providing access to 48 downhill ski trails on Mount Mansfield, with lessons available for all ages. Amenities include shopping, dining, a spa, and the Spruce Peaks Performing Arts Centre. Sports, an alpine slide and attractions park operate in the summer.
17.1 Miles
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5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
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Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Touring Center offers almost 28 miles of groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, and 19 miles of backcountry terrain. They also offer a concession stand and shop to buy equipment and supplies.
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1239 Edwards Rd, Jeffersonville, VT 05464
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Eco-adventures are the focus of ArborTrek Canopy Adventures. The activities can range from serene to extreme with the most popular being the notable zip line canopy tour which covers more than 4,500 feet of zip lines.
17.2 Miles
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4323 Vermont Route 108 South, Smugglers Notch, VT 05464
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The Smugglers' Notch Resort provides lodging and activities throughout the year. Families and family-friendly fun are the center of the resort offerings, but there are also spa amenities and adventures for adults.
18.1 Miles
A mountain peak in the shape of a face in profile, Mount Mansfield features hiking trails, driving access, or a gondola ride in summer and autumn to reach the summit. Includes a restaurant and shop at the top.
18.5 Miles
Gentle Giants Sleigh & Carriage Rides offers guided, horse-drawn history tours . Peregron and Belgian Draft horses lead a variety of wagons with up to 12 passengers on a winding, wooded trail.
18.6 Miles
Even though it is a small two screen cinema, the Oldham Theater is one of the oldest movie theaters in the area. It normally shows popular first-run Hollywood films with one being shown in the downstairs theater while the other is presented upstairs.
18.6 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.
18.8 Miles
Year-long horseback riding activities are offered by the Lajoie Stables which is one of Vermont's largest horse stables. Standard horseback riding trails are available along with sleigh rides during the winter and special pony rides for children.
18.9 Miles
Baggs' Landing is a rental company that offers kayak, stand up paddle board, and sit on top board rentals on Lake Champlain. The company also has barbecue grills, a volleyball court, horseshoes, and a swimming area.