- The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterbury Center, Vermont, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Food Shops, Art Gallery, National & State Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From The Cabot Annex Store to Cold Hollow Cider Mill, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterbury Center and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stowe, Montpelier, South Burlington and Barre.
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8.2 Miles
An ideal place for a long walk, Sterling Falls Gorge offers beautiful nature scenes and views. While walking, nature enthusiasts will see a variety of plants and trees along with water falls and unique rock formations.
8.3 Miles
Almost entirely forested, Wiessner Woods is a public access park that has several trails running through it for hiking, nature viewing, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Black bears do live in the area though so the public is advised to use caution.
8.5 Miles
A mountain peak in the shape of a face in profile, Mount Mansfield features hiking trails, driving access, or a gondola ride in summer and autumn to reach the summit. Includes a restaurant and shop at the top.
9.5 Miles
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26 votes
5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
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Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Touring Center offers almost 28 miles of groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, and 19 miles of backcountry terrain. They also offer a concession stand and shop to buy equipment and supplies.
10.4 Miles
A first-run theatre featuring five screens, the Capitol Theater combines the architecture and style of an old-fashioned small town cinema with modern amenities like digital screens, Dolby surround sound and 3-D.
10.4 Miles
Hubbard Park contains several hiking trails, leading to a tower at the park's highest point, with views of the surrounding area. A variety of natural habitats populate the park, along with picnic areas and pavilions.
10.4 Miles
Accessed via the Green Mountain Byway, Smugglers Notch State Park features a narrow pass flanked by 1000 ft cliffs, originally used as a smuggling route to Canada. Features campgrounds, biking, rock climbing and picnic areas, with access to Bingham Falls.
10.4 Miles
The Pavilion Building features a museum on the street level operated by the Vermont Historical Society. The building offers a variety of displays, exhibits, and educational programs centering on genealogy and Vermont history.
10.5 Miles
A Montpelier landmark, the statue of the Roman goddess Ceres sits atop the Capitol building, looking over the surrounding city. The statue is also known as Agriculture, as Ceres was the goddess of agriculture in mythology.
10.6 Miles
87%
60 votes
109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 5633
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The Vermont Historical Society Museum's core exhibit illustrates Vermont history from 1600 to the present, and contains a life-sized Abenaki wigwam, recreation tavern, a railway station and a World War II living room.