- 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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At the Twin City Lanes, guests can go bowling, play in the arcade, or go laser tagging. The business also has a restaurant for those who wish to dine between games.
34.4 Miles
Hiking and general walking is available at the Robert Frost Wayside Trail through the dense foliage of the Green Mountains. In addition to the natural setting and views, pieces of poems by Robert Frost are placed along the trail for reading.
34.9 Miles
The Vermont Granite Museum of Barre showcases the history of local granite production in a beautiful riverside setting. Visitors can take tours, view artisans at work, or attend seasonal events hosted on the grounds.
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Whiteface Mountain H, Wilmington, NY 12997
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Located, fittingly, in North Pole, New York, Santa's Workshop at North Pole is an amusement park with a Christmas theme. Aimed primarily at younger children, the park offers a variety of whimsical entertainments.
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977 Springfield Road, Wilmington, NY 12997
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Located on 50-acres about a mile downstream from Whiteface Mountain is the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge. Home to many animals, native to the area, the site features a walking trail, raptor sanctuary, wolves and bear habitats.
35.9 Miles
Two-time site of the Winter Olympics and countless World Cup Ski events, Whiteface Mountain is a mecca for winter sports lovers. Featuring the highest vertical drop east of the Rockies and numerous beginner areas, this mountain is waiting for you.
35.9 Miles
In the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains, Wilmington Town Beach, is a place for families to gather and share a day near the water. The park features a boat launch, kayaking, sandy beaches, swimming and picnic facilities.
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Since Barre is considered to be the Granite Capital of the World, it has a long history of gravestone monuments with Hope Cemetery forming the foundation. It represents a distinguished history of memorial art through stone with some of the oldest and most intricate examples.
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Studio Place Arts features a variety of art galleries and classes. Guests can often see local artists working on projects as they browse through exhibits because the facility also provides studio space to creative individuals.
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Considered to be the most photographic waterfall in Vermont, the Moss Glen Falls has a grace and overall style that looks great on camera even though there are higher and more voluminous falls in the state. Hiking and photography are the main activities for the area near the falls.