- Our list of the best things to do in Montpelier, Vermont, features the top 86 nearby activities — including 42 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Montpelier, 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 14 things to do within the city of Montpelier, VT , followed by 72 popular activities in nearby cities, including Stowe, Waitsfield, Barre, Waterbury, Morrisville, Waterbury Center, Cabot, Burlington, Killington, Granville, Richmond, Smugglers Notch and Warren
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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.
35.0 Miles
Located near Lake Champlain, Oakledge Park is a quiet spot to relax, picnic, or play. The park has a swimming beach, playground equipment, softball fields, tennis courts, and picnic shelters.
35.1 Miles
Situated in a marina, Perkins Pier provides visitors with direct access to Lake Champion and a path for joggers. The pier is in close vicinity to the downtown where there are restaurants and shopping.
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Originally a railroad bed, the Burlington Bike Path is now a 7.5 mile recreational bike route along the shore of Lake Champlain. The path links six parks along the waterfront, and provides views of the Adirondack Mountains.
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1 College St., Burlington, VT 5401
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The ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Centre is an interactive attraction centred around ecology, culture, history and stewardship in the Lake Champlain Basin. Permanent exhibits include an aquatic habitat, FrogWorld, Discovery Place for toddlers and a hands-on paleontological dig box.
35.2 Miles
Book a private sailing excursion on Lake Champlain for a group of up to 6 people with Let's Go Sailing Private Cruises. Cruises last from 2 hours to a full day and groups are invited to bring a picnic. Private sailing lessons available.
35.2 Miles
The Northern Lights Lake Champlain Cruise offers daily, fully narrated and scenic cruises from Burlington Harbor through Shelburne Bay and around North Beach. Hop aboard a 115ft replica of a 19th century steamboat for standard and specialty cruises complete with full service buffet.
35.3 Miles
Burlington Brew Tours is an all-inclusive sampling tour of Vermont breweries. With round trip transportation from your residence or hotel, each tour comprises tastings of 15 local craft-brewed and artisan beers, led by a self-professed 'beer geek' guide. The final stop includes lunch at a local eatery.
35.5 Miles
Founded in 2013, Vermont Guided tours aims to provide guests with a sightseeing experience of the local area. Experiences on the tours include seeing lakes and mountains, tasting local foods, and exploring wooded trails.
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Downtown Burlington's Waterfront Park provides waterfront access to the Burlington Bike Path and Lake Champlain, with a pedestrian boardwalk and benches for viewing sunsets over the lake. The park's festival site hosts an array of musical and community events throughout the year.