- 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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The activities at the Lincoln Peak Vineyard are focused on the enjoyment of the wines produced at the site. Wine tastings are offered throughout the year as are walking tours of the vineyards and even picnics that can be conducted by an old fashioned wood stove in the winter.
30.3 Miles
Opened in 2007, the North Branch Vineyards is a small vineyard that is both family owned and operated. The vineyard uses a mix of local and regionally grown grapes to produce their wines.
30.5 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.
30.5 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.
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78%
18 votes
Pulp Mill Covered Bridge Road, Middlebury, VT 05753
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Measuring a total length of 199-feet, the Pulp Mill Covered Bridge is a bridge that was originally built as a single span bridge. The channel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
30.6 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.
30.6 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.
30.7 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.
30.8 Miles
Camel's Hump is a state park offering several trails at different hiking difficulties, with lookouts leading to scenic views from the cone shaped summit that gives the mountain its name.
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Located in the smallest capital city in the US, the gold-domed State House contains Legislative and Senate chambers still in their original condition; the oldest of their kind in the country. A free guided tour provides a walkthrough of the building and its history.