- 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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Guests can visit a herd of high quality alpacas on a 100 acre farm at Maple View Farm Alpacas. The farm breeds and sells alpacas and the farm store features a variety of products made from luxurious alpaca fiber.
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1991 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946
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Boots & Birdies Miniature Golf features an 18 hole miniature golf course, playground, mining sleuth for gemstone mining, bungee bounce and ropes course. Their saloon serves burgers, pulled pork, soft ice cream and more.
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There are several types of tours which make the Adirondack Scenic Railway popular with the children: The Polar Express and The Santa Train are only a few of them. The rails take the travelers on a 12 mile trip, passing through Utica, Lake Placid, and others.
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Located in the mountains near Lake Placid, Whiteface Golf Club offers an 18-hole course with a distinctive cloverleaf design for its greens and bunkers. They also feature tennis courts, a marina, and ski trails, among other amenities.
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Many different items are available at Brandon Music. The record company Divine Art Records has CDs for purchase at the shop along with antiques, collectibles, and musical performances with English tea.
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Located in the town of brandon at the Inn at Neshobe River, the Neshobe River Winery Tasting Room has a small vineyard. The tasting room is open all year (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and also is home to Foley Brothers Brewing.
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The Judith Reilly Gallery is a local art gallery located within the historic home of the artist. Vibrant colors and textures are a few of the unique characteristics of Judith Reilly's fabric paintings available for purchase.
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The history and lives of the early residents in the area are put on display at the Stephen A Douglas Birthplace. The main draw is at the Brandon Museum with exhibits to note the famous residents and civilians of the region.
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Showcasing over 50 artists, The Brandon Artists' Guild features paintings, wooden sculptures, and more in its gallery. It often hosts exhibits where visitors can meet an individual artist and see their work.
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Popular for its breathtaking views of sweeping vistas is the Mount Horrid Observation Site. From the site visitors can watch active wildlife and overlook the surrounding marshland, ponds and surrounding mountains.