- 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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The Vermont Historical Society Museum's core exhibit illustrates Vermont history from 1600 to the present, and contains a life-sized Abenaki wigwam, recreation tavern, a railway station and a World War II living room.
30.8 Miles
Camel's Hump is a state park offering several trails at different hiking difficulties, with lookouts leading to scenic views from the cone shaped summit that gives the mountain its name.
30.8 Miles
Located in the smallest capital city in the US, the gold-domed State House contains Legislative and Senate chambers still in their original condition; the oldest of their kind in the country. A free guided tour provides a walkthrough of the building and its history.
30.8 Miles
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.
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.
32.6 Miles
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.
33.0 Miles
The Robert Frost Interpretive Trail is a 1.2 mile loop pathway which gives scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Adorned along the trail is the poetry of Frost himself, and a beaver pond boardwalk is also crossed en route.