- The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Montpelier, Vermont, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, National & State Parks, Statues and Movie Theaters.
- From Camel's Hump to Hubbard Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Montpelier and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stowe, Barre, Waitsfield and Waterbury.
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With a view of the Franconia and Kinsman mountain ranges, Echo Lake Beach sits on the edge of a 39-acre lake and overlooks Cannon Mountain ski slopes. Beach-goers can enjoy the lake by renting available pedal boats, kayaks, or canoes.
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-93, Exit 34B,, White Mountain National Forest, Franconia, NH
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Taking visitors up to a 4,080 foot summit, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway offers views of New York, Vermont, and Canada. At the top, visitors can get a bite to eat at the restaurant or go hiking in the surrounding trails.
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Created by the Hall family in memory of their late son, Nathan's Garden is a botanical garden tucked away within a small valley. The garden features carefully landscaped plants and flowers as well as a small gazebo.
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A Hanover institution, Dartmouth College is a celebrated liberal arts school that is especially respected for its athletics and graphic arts programs. Dartmouth is also one of the top teacher-training schools in the United States.
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Hanover, New Hampshire's Hood Museum of Art is located on the campus of Dartmouth College. The museum is committed to arts education and the preservation of fine and historical artistic treasures.
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Lake Willoughby is situated within the Willoughby State Forest that includes roughly 7000 acres of land. The lake itself offers 1600 acres of water-based activities, such as fishing for rainbow trout, boating, and swimming.
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League of NH Craftsmen Gallery features the work of hundreds of craftspeople in New England, with handmade art such as jewelry, metalwork, glass and woodwork. Certain artists are honored with public receptions at the gallery throughout the year.
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Nugget Theatres offers four screens, often showing independent art films and new releases, and is located in a convenient area. This quaint theater is well kept, with reasonably priced tickets and concessions.
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Flume Gorge is a natural gorge at the base of Mount Liberty that extends 800 feet into the air. Hikers can choose to walk just into the gorge allowing them to see the 70 to 90 foot walls or they can choose to do a 2-mile hike.
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Franconia Notch State Pkwy, exit 34B, Franconia, NH 03580
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The New England Ski Museum offers a history of skiing cover 8,000 years in its exhibits. In particular, the museum features Olympian and native Bode Miller and the construction of the nearby Cannon Mountain Ski Resort.