- 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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Open seven days a week throughout the year, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company offers tours of their factory. In addition to the general factory tour, guests have access to the on-site Bear Shop where they can purchase specialty teddy bears.
11.2 Miles
The historic National Museum of the Morgan Horse is a museum that is dedicated to preserving and displaying artifacts related to the history of the Morgan Horse. The museum is best known for the 'Lippit Exhibit'.
11.8 Miles
At Shelburne Town Beach, visitors can have direct access to Lake Champlain, where they can swim by the shore and hike through the surrounding trails. The beach is only accessible to permit holders.
13.2 Miles
The Lamoille River is a natural river that runs from northern Vermont and drains into Lake Champlain. The river is 85-miles in length and has a drainage area of 706-square miles.
14.2 Miles
The retail location of the Vermont Wildflower Farm is open from early May until early October every year. During this time, the gardens and woodlands are available for public viewing along with the purchasing of bulbs, gifts, and decorative items in the store.
14.7 Miles
Zig-zagging its way to the top of Mount Mainsfield, the Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road offers incredible scenic views. After a 4.5 mile drive, travelers reach the top and enjoy looking out over Lake Champlain.
15.7 Miles
Spread over 168 acres, the Mt. Philo State Park is located on top of the actual mountain that reaches an elevation of 968 feet. The park provides camping as well as overlooks the Adirondack Mountains and the Lake Champlain Valley.
16.3 Miles
Grand Isle State Park is the most-visited campground in the state park system which is composed of 226 acres of land. The park includes 4,150 feet of Lake Champlain shoreline for water-based activities in addition to land options of hiking, biking, and camping.
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Particularly suited to beginners, Spruce Peak at Stowe is a ski resort village that includes a spa, performing arts centre, golf, a wellness spa and hiking trails.
16.8 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.