- TripBuzz found 106 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Vermont, including 106 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stowe, Burlington, Plattsburgh and South Burlington.
- From Pizza Putt to Talent Skatepark, the Essex area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, National & State Parks and Theaters.
- One of the larger towns in Vermont, Essex sits on Lake Champlain near the Green Mountains. An outdoorsy community, it is known for having many walking and bicycling trails for residents and tourists to enjoy. Having been revitalized, its downtown area offers a combination of housing, restaurants and specialty shops.
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Lake Placid Sleigh Rides offers its guests a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh that lasts between 35 and 45 minutes. Trips take place on picturesque mountains and blankets and hot cocoa are provided.
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Bowl Winkles is a bowling alley and amusement complex. Bowling is enhanced by laser light and fog effects, and they also offer an arcade, a snack bar with refreshments, and a laser tag area.
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Locally owned and operated, the historic Palace Theatre was constructed around 1926. The theater shows primarily first run movies, and features four auditoriums. The theater's prices tend to be lower than those at national chains.
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The Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the two Winter Olympic Games which took place in America, in 1932 and 1980. A cafeteria which serves breakfast and lunch is found on the site. The museum can also be rented for private events.
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With a height of 2,876 feet, Mount Jo features 2 accessible loop trails, which have a total of 2.6 miles. Once on top of it, the hiker can enjoy the panoramic view of the High Peaks.
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31 miles of trails run through Mount Van Hoevenberg. Whether for skiing in the winter, or for hiking in the summer, this mountain may worth the while for adults and children alike.
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Located just off Lake Placid, the Jack Rabbit Trail is a well-marked 0.7-mile trail perfect for hiking, walking, or cross-country skiing. The trail follows the shore of the lake, through valleys, and features views of the dam.
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As the former home of a historic abolitionist, John Brown's Farm offers visitors a farmhouse with artifacts from the 19th century. The farmhouse is surrounded with forests and meadows; featuring a pond situated next to the house.
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Offering a Lake Placid experience, ADK Aquatics offers lessons and excursions with a view of the Adirondack Mountains. Activities include wakeboarding and wakesurfing, water skiing, tubing and tours of the lake.
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Commemorating the Lake Placid Winter Olympics of 1932 and 1980, the Lake Placid Olympic Museum contains a number of historical Olympic memorabilia. Many activities are offered by the museum, including a bobsled experience, public ice skating, and many others.