- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Vermont, features the top 147 nearby activities — including 70 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, VT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Essex, VT , followed by 145 popular activities in nearby cities, including Burlington, Stowe, Plattsburgh, South Burlington, Shelburne, Waterbury, Vergennes, Waitsfield, Charlotte, Jeffersonville, Waterbury Center, Grand Isle, Richmond, Killington, Smugglers Notch, Winchester, Cambridge, Colchester and Isle La Motte
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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.
33.1 Miles
Marquis Theater is a small movie theater with two small screens and one large screen that can play 3-D movies. Customers can purchase popcorn from the concession stand and have real melted butter added as a topping.
33.1 Miles
The Edgewater Gallery is an art gallery that has the goal of contributing to the local culture with vibrant exhibitions from emerging and established artists. The gallery accepts submissions from new artists.
33.2 Miles
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25 votes
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Museum of Vermont History contains an array of exhibits, displays and artifacts.With antique furnishings, paintings and historical documents, the museum is ideal for families, schools and youth groups.
33.2 Miles
As a pottery studio, Montpelier Mud offers an assortment of tools for local artisans to utilize, such as pottery wheels, kilns, glazes, and more. The studio also hosts classes teaching beginning to advanced pottery making.
33.2 Miles
Stream & Brook Fly Fishing is a business offering guided fly fishing tours to individuals of all fishing skill levels. In addition to fishing trips, the business also offers fly fishing lessons, fly tying, and casting lessons.
33.2 Miles
Offering classes that cater to both adults and children of any skill level, Sunrise Gymnastics provides an open gym with beams, bars, trampolines, and other equipment. The gym offers summer camps where visitors can learn basic gymnastics skills.
33.4 Miles
89%
9 votes
Court Street at the Gamaliel Painter House, Middlebury, VT
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Featuring a historic school house, Vermont Folklife Center provides an inside glimpse of life in Vermont's past with its exhibits. The center has a variety of crafts on display from local artisans, from pottery to blankets.
33.5 Miles
A collection of Asian art, 19th century sculpture, photography, and prints are open to the public at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Events such as tours, lectures and luncheons are also offered.
33.7 Miles
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Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury, VT 5753
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From antiquities to contemporary art, the collection at the Middlebury College Museum of Art represents art, photography and sculpture. Permanent and temporary exhibits are on display at the museum, which also hosts lectures, school programs and workshops.