- The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Waitsfield, Vermont, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like River, Movie Theaters, Cooking Classes and Farms & Ranches.
- From Mad River to Mad River Valley, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waitsfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stowe, Middlebury, Montpelier and Barre.
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Ideal for family vacations, Silver Lake State Park has activities to enjoy year round. Guests can hike, camp, swim, ice skate, and enjoy fishing for small mouth bass among many other activities.
33.5 Miles
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Rte. 100 1/2 mi north of U.S. 4, Killington, VT
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Giffords Woods State Park hosts recreational hiking trails through old growth forest and fishing spots at Kent Pond. Well-maintained campgrounds have fire pits, storage lean-tos, and areas for tents or RVs.
33.6 Miles
Even though it is a small two screen cinema, the Oldham Theater is one of the oldest movie theaters in the area. It normally shows popular first-run Hollywood films with one being shown in the downstairs theater while the other is presented upstairs.
33.9 Miles
Appalachian Trail Adventures is a hiking spa offering guided trail tours and all-inclusive customized hiking vacations in the Green Mountains. Activities include hiking, caving and kayaking, with accommodations at the Summit Lodge and spa.
34.1 Miles
Year-long horseback riding activities are offered by the Lajoie Stables which is one of Vermont's largest horse stables. Standard horseback riding trails are available along with sleigh rides during the winter and special pony rides for children.
34.6 Miles
The Lamoille River is a natural river that runs from northern Vermont and drains into Lake Champlain. The river is 85-miles in length and has a drainage area of 706-square miles.
35.4 Miles
Guests can enjoy fishing from the shore or aboard boats at Kent Pond. The pond offers boat ramp access and a shore fishing platform and features a large population of largemouth bass in addition to trout and sunfish.
36.3 Miles
Guests can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities at Pico Mountain At Killington. Pico Mountain offers equipment rentals and lessons, and also houses the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum.
36.9 Miles
Thundering Falls Trail – a relocated section of the Appalachian Trail -- provides hiking access to Thundering Falls, a 100-foot cascade at high water. A raised boardwalk makes the site wheelchair-accessible.
37.6 Miles
Known for its maple syrup, Hathaway Farm offers a farm with a corn maze, barn, and animals for visitors to see. It also has a store that sells various cuts of natural beef.