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Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont is one of North America’s finest, most diverse and unconventional museums of art, design and Americana. Over 150,000 works are exhibited in a remarkable setting of 37 exhibition buildings, 25 of which are historic and were relocated to the museum grounds.  View a Monet. Explore the 220-foot steamboat Ticonderoga. Ride the 1920’s carousel. Watch a blacksmith at work.
 
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This hands-on museum offers many exciting indoor exhibits that focus on the natural and physical sciences, ecology and technology. Step outside the museum to experience the many outdoor exhibits that teach children about the solar system, New England insects, birds and more. But not to missed are the water exhibits that are centered around the Rill, a 250-foot long watercourse where visitors can manipulate dams and sluices to chang...

Discover the ecology, culture, history, and opportunities the Lake Champlain Basin has to offer! There are over 100 hands-on interactive exhibits for guest of all ages to enjoy. As well as 60 species of live fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Also be sure to check out the:

• Echo Encounters (scavenger hunts for grades 2-8)
• Live Animal Feedings
• Movie Shorts
• Story times
• Special Events
• Guest Speakers

Check the calendar to see what's ...

Shelburne Farms is a membership-supported, nonprofit environmental education center and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. Our mission is to cultivate a conservation ethic. Schoolchildren, adults, educators and families come here to learn, while casual visitors may enjoy the walking trails, children’s far...

The Isham Family Farm has been in the family for 5 generations. They are very community-minded and are always creating ways to include others with their farm and land.

In the spring time, they produce Maple Syrup and host an Open House each year in their SugarHouse located on their vista in south Williston.

During the summer, you can walk their trail (town maintained) that will take you to an overlook of Lake Champlain and the Adironda...

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has hands-on exhibits and learning adventures for all ages. It showcases the rich history of the Lake Champlain region and its people.

They have a large collection of original small watercraft built over the last 150 years and the largest collection of wooden shipwrecks in North America. Your children can even climb aboard the Philadelphia II, A full-scale replica of working Revolutionary War gunboat...

Pick your own apples at this orchard along the shore of Lake Champlain in Shelburne. They harvest over 80 acres of apples trees, 10 of which are organic.

Annual Events at the Orchard

• Pick your own - pick apples or have a picnic in the orchard
• Children's Educational Programs - learn about the harvest at a small orchard then pick
• Vermont Small Farms Food Fest - taste goodies from local farm vendors, live music, tractor hayrides
• Pie Fest ...

POOLS & WATER PARK - In the summer, there are 8 heated pools and 4 waterslides, splash pools and a mountain reservoir.

• Mountainside Park - 300 foot long & 30 foot tall giant rapid River Ride. Plus Smugglers Lagoon with Waterfalls for the little ones.
• Notchville Park, Courtside Pool, Waterslide and Hot Tubs, and Rum Runners’ Hideaway are available to Smugglers' guests only.

 Please bring your own towels to all of the World of Water loca...

Northern Lights Rock and Ice has year round fun that the whole family can enjoy and are special needs friendly. They are located adjacent to The Essex Resort & Spa.

See an video of kids enjoying the facility here.

Year Round Family Adventure Fun includes:

• Unique Outdoor Rock and Ice Climbing Structures by Entre Prises with Real Ice and Dry Ice Foam Panels
• Groomed trails for snowshoeing and nordic skiing
• Hiking Trails
• Geocaching
• Tubing on t...

Pick your own blueberries. Check the current picking conditions before you go.

Pack a picnic dinner and listen to Music while you pick on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. There is anything from tradional bagpipes to jazz to rock and roll.

HOURS

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm until dark
• Wednesdays from 10:00 am until dark.
• Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
• Closed Mondays.
• All times are subject to weather a...