- TripBuzz found 69 things to do with kids in or near Vergennes, Vermont, including 66 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, South Burlington, Middlebury and Waitsfield.
- From Button Bay State Park to Vergennes Falls Park, the Vergennes area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Parks, Libraries and Movie Theaters.
- With a population of only 2,500 people, Vergennes is the smallest of Vermont's nine cities. The city contains the Vergennes Opera House which features performances every week and hosts visiting musicians, politicians, and other events. One of the most prominent annual events in the city is French Heritage Day to celebrate the French Compte de Vergennes who aided the town's settlers during the Revolutionary War.
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Located along a bluff in Ferrisburgh, the Button Bay State Park is composed of 253 acres. Camping is one of the most popular activities, but boating, fishing, and sailing are also conducted in the warmer months.
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Located at the waterside, the Vergennes Falls Park covers six and a half acres of land. The site has a system of walking paths, picnic areas, a boat launch, and areas for bank fishing that is relatively easy to reach from the main highway.
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The Bixby Memorial Library is a public library that is dedicated to fulfill the literary and cultural needs of the surrounding community. The library consists of DVDs, CDs, children's books, adult fiction books, and nonfiction books.
7.8 Miles
Spread over 168 acres, the Mt. Philo State Park is located on top of the actual mountain that reaches an elevation of 968 feet. The park provides camping as well as overlooks the Adirondack Mountains and the Lake Champlain Valley.
9.4 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.
9.8 Miles
The retail location of the Vermont Wildflower Farm is open from early May until early October every year. During this time, the gardens and woodlands are available for public viewing along with the purchasing of bulbs, gifts, and decorative items in the store.
9.8 Miles
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Pulp Mill Covered Bridge Road, Middlebury, VT 05753
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Measuring a total length of 199-feet, the Pulp Mill Covered Bridge is a bridge that was originally built as a single span bridge. The channel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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.
11.4 Miles
Town Hall Theater of Middlebury Vermont has written quite the story since opening with a masquerade ball in 1884. The theater now presents documentaries, one-man shows, holiday specials and classic theatre stage plays.
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1 Park Street, Middlebury, VT 05753
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A very old museum, Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History contains an array of exhibits, displays and artifacts.With antique furnishings, paintings and historical documents, the museum is ideal for families, schools and youth groups.