Things to Do with Kids in Burlington, VT

  • TripBuzz found 92 things to do with kids in or near Burlington, Vermont, including 68 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plattsburgh, Stowe, South Burlington and Shelburne.
  • From Centennial Field to ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center, the Burlington area offers 77 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Boat Cruise, Dog Park and Bike Paths.
  • A short drive from the US-Canadian border, Burlington is a popular tourist destination. It is the largest city in Vermont, and home of several colleges and universities including the University of Vermont. An historical community, the city also provides its residents with lots of arts and culture. This includes attractions like the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center and Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.
  • TripBuzz found 92 things to do with kids in or near Burlington, Vermont, including 68 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plattsburgh, Stowe, South Burlington and Shelburne.
  • From Centennial Field to ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center, the Burlington area offers 77 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Boat Cruise, Dog Park and Bike Paths.
  • A short drive from the US-Canadian border, Burlington is a popular tourist destination. It is the largest city in Vermont, and home of several colleges and universities including the University of Vermont. An historical community, the city also provides its residents with lots of arts and culture. This includes attractions like the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center and Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.
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40.4 Miles
99% 70 votes
Jet Skiing Paradox Bay, Lake Placid, NY 12946 MoreLess Info
Offering a Lake Placid experience, ADK Aquatics offers lessons and excursions with a view of the Adirondack Mountains. Activities include wakeboarding and wakesurfing, water skiing, tubing and tours of the lake.
40.4 Miles
73% 11 votes
Sports Museums 2634 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the Lake Placid Winter Olympics of 1932 and 1980, the Lake Placid Olympic Museum contains a number of historical Olympic memorabilia. Many activities are offered by the museum, including a bobsled experience, public ice skating, and many others.
40.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Historic Sites 2 John Brown Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946 MoreLess Info
As the former home of a historic abolitionist, John Brown's Farm offers visitors a farmhouse with artifacts from the 19th century. The farmhouse is surrounded with forests and meadows; featuring a pond situated next to the house.
40.5 Miles
90% 59 votes
Hiking Trails Peninsula Way, Lake Placid, NY MoreLess Info
There are actually several independent trails that compose the Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails. There are four separate trail paths and a central trailhead that can be used by hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and those who wish to enjoy a family outing or picnic.
40.8 Miles
83% 18 votes
Theaters 17 Algonquin Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946 MoreLess Info
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts displays art shows in its galleries and films in its auditorium. Other activities include opera, book readings, festivals, ballet, orchestral arrangements, and exhibits of local artists.
41.0 Miles
89% 731 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding Route 73, Lake Placid, NY MoreLess Info
Opened all around the year, the Olympic Ski Jump Complex offers the activities for the warm and the cold season alike. Whether for skiing or jumping shows, this place might prove to be worth the while.
41.0 Miles
83% 23 votes
Golf Route 73, Lake Placid, NY 12946 MoreLess Info
Named after a local PGA Championship winner, Craig Wood Golf Course spans 6,554 yards and has 18 holes. It has practice facilities, a restaurant and cocktail lounge, and a PGA professional that offers lessons on site.
41.1 Miles
90% 10 votes
Race Tracks 80 Fisher Road, Barre, VT 05461 MoreLess Info
A racing facility for stock cars and late model cars, Thunder Road Speedbowl Barre Vermont hosts a variety of races and tournaments year-round. The track is a quarter mile oval that attracts NASCAR drivers for some events.
41.2 Miles
100% 38 votes
Mini Golf 1991 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946 MoreLess Info
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.
41.3 Miles
50% 88 votes
Scenic Railroads 20 Averyville Road, Lake Placid, NY MoreLess Info
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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