Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, VT

  • The list below includes 107 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Vermont, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, National & State Parks and Art Gallery.
  • From Pizza Putt to Talent Skatepark, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, Stowe, Plattsburgh and South Burlington.
  • The list below includes 107 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Vermont, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, National & State Parks and Art Gallery.
  • From Pizza Putt to Talent Skatepark, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, Stowe, Plattsburgh and South Burlington.
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2.8 Miles
27% 64 votes
Family Fun Center 1205 Airport Parkway, South Burlington, VT MoreLess Info
An indoor miniature gold course is the focal point of Pizza Putt that has unique structures meant to look like Egypt, Mount Rushmore, and even the moon. There is also a large arcade, laser tag area, and restaurant.
2.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Skate Parks 2069 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 5403 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 8,000 square-feet to experience, Talent Skatepark is a local skatepark and skate shop popular among individuals of all skating levels. The park also carries snowboarding gear and offers learn-to-skate lessons for beginners.
3.5 Miles
64% 14 votes
Music Venue 1214 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 MoreLess Info
Higher Ground is a music venue with two bars and two rooms for watching shows, one a ballroom that holds about 600 and one a smaller lounge. They have mostly standing room with seating in the back.
3.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Family Fun Center 1250 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 5403 MoreLess Info
Zachary's Family Fun Center has numerous activities for children including a free ball pit for smaller kids and mini basketball, air hockey, and video games. Their birthday packages include pizza, soda, customized cake and goody bags.
3.8 Miles
95% 57 votes
Baseball Fields University Rd, Burlington, VT 05401 MoreLess Info
On the campus of the University of Vermont, Centennial Field is a shared facility. It is home to a minor-league baseball team but is often used to host high school games and other community events.
4.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 12 East Ter, South Burlington, VT 5403 MoreLess Info
The Burlington Tennis Club is a recreational facility that includes an 8-lane 25-yard swimming pool and 8 clay tennis courts. The club offers private or semi-private swimming lessons as well as a formalized swim program.
4.3 Miles
89% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 61 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05405 MoreLess Info
As a part of the University of Vermont, Robert Hull Fleming Museum features a mix of contemporary and traditional artwork. The museum displays artwork ranging from Egyptian artifacts to paintings from the Dutch Golden Age.
4.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks Dorset Park, 600 Swift Street, South Burlington, VT 5403 MoreLess Info
C. Douglas Cairns Recreation Arena is an ice facility with twin NHL-sized rinks, with seating for 600 and 400 spectators respectively. It features a snack bar, vending machines, arcade games and a pro shop.
4.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 600 Swift Street, South Burlington, VT 5403 MoreLess Info
Veterans Memorial Park provides visitors with 70 acres of open space for outdoor activities. The park has sports fields and courts for basketball, soccer, and baseball; as well as playgrounds and picnic areas for families.
4.6 Miles
97% 125 votes
Colleges & Universities South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 5405 MoreLess Info
Located in a picturesque valley between the Adirondack and Green Mountains, the University of Vermont is one of the oldest universities in the US. View a collection of over 20 000 objects and artifacts spanning the history of civilization at the campus' Robert Hull Fleming Museum of Art.
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