Outdoor Activities
Ages: 0 - 14+
The Allen Brook Nature Trail is a short 0.5 mile loop trail (paved) that passes through small stand of woods on the Williston Central School property. The trail crosses over the Allen Brook, where there is a boardwalk and observation platform for nature study or quiet contemplation. There are two playgrounds on the school property. One is specifically for younger children.
General Rules of Use for Williston Country Parks and Primiti...
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Along the edges of Lake Champlain is a scenic 12-mile trail that extends from downtown Burlington north through Colchester onto the Causeway. It's a multi-use trail so you will see walkers, runners, inline skaters and bikers. It's wide enough and relatively flat so jogging strollers or burlees are do-able for the little ones.
Note: it is paved with the exception of 5 miles in Colchester.
Along the way, don't miss:
Union Station
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North Beach is located on the shore of Lake Champlain next to the Burlington Bike Path. Amenities include a large sandy beach, grassy picnic area with grills and picnic tables, a full service snack bar open daily 11am-6pm, rest rooms and foot showers. Lifeguard on duty to August 22nd and weekends until Labor Day.
North Beach Picnic Pavillion can accomodate groups of up to 70-80 for parties, barbeques and meetings.
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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.
more»Ages: 1 - 14+
This is a great family destination for outdoor enthusiasts! They offer year round activities including in a beautiful setting:
Winter
- nordic skiing
- 2km lighted loop
- ice skating on lighted pond
- snow shoeing
- lessons
- swimming pond
- running and steeple chase races
- mountain bike races
- mountain biking
- running trails
Ages: 2 and up
Ages: 1 - 14+
Five Tree Hill Park is 57 acres of forest located in South Williston. The trail to the overlook passes through private lands, so it is requested that visitors be respectful and do not stray from the trail. There are two entrances to the trail. The first and primary is located on Sunset Hill Road. From that entrance to the overlook is about 1.25 miles. The other entrance is located on Tree Hill Road and is only a short distance to the...
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Enjoy free guided tours, tastings, and a walk in the maple woods. Scenic views with a covered bridge nearby. Open 8:30am-6pm Sept.-May; 8:30am-8pm June-Aug.
- Maple syrup taste testing
- Maple walking trail
- Gift shop
- Mountain views and a covered bridge near by
- Large collection of old sugar-making tools
- Sugar on Snow every weekend in March and April from 12 to 5 pm
- Ice cream parlor with our famous maple soft serve creamies and maple milk sha...
Ages: 0 and up
Kingsland Bay State Park is one of Vermont's newest parks and at present has limited services. Much of the 264 acres, along the shores of Lake Champlain, remains as a natural area.
Picnicking, swimming, and toilet facilities are available. There are several buildings available for large group gatherings including family reunions, weddings, and company picnics. There are scenic trails along the shoreline of Lake Champlain. Boat...
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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... more»
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