- 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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Offering guests the chance to watch first-run movies in 3D, the Paramount Theatre also provides group and special event rentals. Additionally, parents can also schedule a birthday party for their children at this location.
36.3 Miles
Serving as a local mid-sized performance space, the Barre Opera House can seat just over 600 people. The shows focus mostly on musical performances though with intermissions of homemade desserts and a selection of hot and cold refreshments.
37.1 Miles
Hazen's Notch is a large mountain pass in the Westfield area of the Green Mountains in Vermont. A wide variety of outdoor activities are available in the region, including cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter along with hiking and children's nature camps in the summer.
37.2 Miles
Specializing in fly fishing, Hungry Trout Fly Shop has a selection of equipment and guided services for visitors to choose from. From river wading to boat trips, the shop provides day long fishing excursions in the surrounding rivers.
37.4 Miles
A racing facility for stock cars and late model cars, Thunder Road Speedbowl Barre Vermont hosts a variety of races and tournaments year-round. The track is a quarter mile oval that attracts NASCAR drivers for some events.
37.5 Miles
White Face Mountain Bike Park, located in Wilmington, New York, features 27 varied trails that are designed for various riding styles. The bike park also features the East's greatest vertical drop. A run takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.
38.1 Miles
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Route 431, Wilmington, NY 12997
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With a peak at 4610-ft above sea level, visitors can take in the scenic views of the Adirondacks and Lake Placid. There is a stone castle where the trail begins.
38.4 Miles
The largest quarry in the world is known as Rock of Ages. Tours of the facility and its in-house artisans are held daily with special sandblast experiences available during certain times of the year to show how stone can become art.
39.1 Miles
Traverse the bridges, walkways, and groomed pathways of High Falls Gorge and find yourself amidst the breathtaking views of Whiteface Mountain. Year-round activities allow you to see nature at its best and most spectacular any time of the year.