- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Vermont, features the top 147 nearby activities — including 70 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, VT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Essex, VT , followed by 145 popular activities in nearby cities, including Burlington, Stowe, Plattsburgh, South Burlington, Shelburne, Waterbury, Vergennes, Waitsfield, Charlotte, Jeffersonville, Waterbury Center, Grand Isle, Richmond, Killington, Smugglers Notch, Winchester, Cambridge, Colchester and Isle La Motte
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Situated in the Vermont State Capital, outside the front doors of the Capitol Building, the Ethan Allen Statue is a statue of revolutionary war hero Ethan Allen. Ethan Allen is best remembered as the founder of the state of Vermont.
30.8 Miles
The Book Garden is a book store offering a wide range of available books, both new and used. The Book Garden also offers a selection of graphic novels as well as various board games.
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39 Main St, Montpelier City Hall, Montpelier, VT 5602
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A regional theater, the Lost Nation Theater is committed to staging hopeful, positive stories about human connections. They also offer a variety of educational theater camps and master classes in acting.
30.9 Miles
The Savoy Theatre is a tiny little two story 'art house' theater that plays many smaller independent films. The snack bar offers a variety of treats that are typically not seen in larger chain theaters.
31.2 Miles
Improvements to the Morgan horse through selection and breeding is the focus of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm, but there are also many educational activities. Training is offered to both students and visitors for this specific horse breed.
31.4 Miles
The Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks is a family-run maple syrup operation including free tours and tastings, nature trail, country store and outdoor museum on Vermont farm life. The maplewood Woodshed Theater offers a film about the family's maple process.
32.1 Miles
Flowing from the Green Mountain National Forest through several wetland areas, Otter Creek is home to abundant fish, wildlife and birds. Recreational activities include fishing, birdwatching, water sports, hiking, and camping.
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Handcrafted beers are made on site at Otter Creek Brewing. The atmosphere is very relaxing and casual with tastings offering for their specialty beers and some food and snacks available as well.
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262 Deep Gibou Rd., Montgomery, VT 05470
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Both guided outdoor tours and recreational activities are provided by Montgomery Adventures – Day Tours throughout all four seasons. Popular excursions include snowshoeing, dog sledding, cross country skiing, and ice fishing in the winter with kayaking, camping, and photography tours in the summer.
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Town Hall Theater of Middlebury Vermont has written quite the story since opening with a masquerade ball in 1884. The theater now presents documentaries, one-man shows, holiday specials and classic theatre stage plays.