- 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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20.6 Miles
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4709 Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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An educational museum, Imaginarium Children's Museum of the North Country offers a variety of activities and programs for children. Among their attractions are a climbing wall, a puppet show, a dinosaur dig area, and a S.T.E.M. lab.
20.7 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,
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79%
605 votes
3600 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
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Cider is pressed at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill throughout the year, and tours of the facilities are held at the same time that the pressing facility is open. There is also an on-site general store that has Vermont-made gifts, crafts, fresh donuts, and other specialty foods.
20.7 Miles
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281 votes
2657 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VT
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Many Cabot products are offered on the shelves of The Cabot Annex Store. Visitors can even sample their award-winning cheeses and other Vermont specialty foods while browsing the store for handmade crafts.
20.8 Miles
Inside a red barn, visitors find a competition-sized swimming pool with diving board, a children's swimming pool with water-slide, a weight and cardiovascular training circuit, along with group cycling and group exercise rooms at the Swimming Hole. The facility also offers boot camps and swimming lessons.
20.9 Miles
The Stowe Recreation Path is an award-winning 5.3 mile path designed for bikes, rollerblades, pedestrians, runners and nordic skiers in winter. Featuring swimming holes, scenic mountain views and picnic areas, the path is open year-round.
20.9 Miles
A three-screen movie theater, Stowe Cinema 3 Plex displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, party hosting, a full bar and a concession area with food and drinks.
21.0 Miles
An ideal place for a long walk, Sterling Falls Gorge offers beautiful nature scenes and views. While walking, nature enthusiasts will see a variety of plants and trees along with water falls and unique rock formations.
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Featuring volunteer actors and staff, Stowe Theatre Guild offers visitors a community theater that has showings for musicals and plays. The theater is located in a historic building with Greek Revival architecture.
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With collections covering seven different areas of ski history, the Vermont Ski Museum has artifacts about the sport in general, its role in Vermont, and even the development of ski equipment. The museum also has a permanent Hall of Fame exhibit to honor athletes, pioneers, and contributors.