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Adventure Recreation: Northern Lights Rock and Ice - Year round outdoor family adventure & corporate team development next to The Essex Resort & Spa. High & low challenge courses, dual 450’ zip wires, rock & ice climbing, winter tubing and real ice wall, large rainbow play structure, treasure huts and trails. NLRI is for all ages, universally accessible and beginner friendly. NLRI is an amazing and memorable experience. 14 Freeman Woods Rd., Essex Junction, VT. 802-316-3300 www.northernlightsvt.com. Map Location
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Biking/Trails: Local Motion - Start your cycling or strolling adventure at our Trailside Center on Burlington’s waterfront: bike rentals, free trail maps, gifts, & friendly advice. Open daily 9-6 July & Aug; 10-6 otherwise. Enjoy the spectacular 12-mile Bike Path & Colchester Causeway Trail. Our non-profit develops trails & promotes active lifestyles. Trail maps: www.localmotion.org/trails/ 802-652-2453. www.localmotion.org Map Location
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Boating: Waterfront Boat Rentals - Canoes, Kayaks & Motorboat rentals for exploring Lake Champlain at your own pace, your own way. Pack a picnic and paddle or motor… enjoy fishing, swimming, or sunbathing… play! Lifejackets, paddles, etc. provided. Call us and get out on the lake today! Reservations recommended. Deposit required. Open 10:00am to dusk daily. Located at Perkins Pier (bottom of Maple St., Burlington). 802-864-4858. www.waterfrontboatrentals.com. Map Location |
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Canoeing/Kayaking: Green River Canoe and Kayak - Located on Rt. 15 in Jeffersonville behind the Cupboard Deli. Daily rentals and shuttle service on the Lamoille River. Guided Adventures and tours include the EXCLUSIVE Water and Wine tour to the Boyden Valley Winery, Morning River Kayak, Ice Cream Float tour & our popular Evening Wildlife Watch Sunset tour. All guided tours are $65.00 per boat. Canoe rental $50.00 per boat, single kayaks $35.00 and tandem kayaks $50.00. 802.644.8336. Map Location
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Climbing: Petra Cliffs Climbing Center - Petra Cliffs Climbing Center, Vermont’s largest indoor climbing gym, offers 8500 square ft. of total climbing. Located at 105 Briggs St., we have everything one needs to experience climbing! Drop by with family or friends for climbing, or make a reservation to get on the ropes course! Bring this ad to Petra Cliffs for a Buy-1-Get-1 free indoor climbing Day Pass (limit 1 per customer). 802-657-3872. www.petracliffs.com. Map Location
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Cruises: Northern Lights Scenic Cruises - Burlington’s Premier Cruise Boat, the Northern Lights, designed after the 19th and early 20th century steamboats, with a seating capacity of up to 149 guests, offers daily narrated scenic and lunch cruises. Dinner cruises available, call for dates. Also available for private charters. Cruising from mid-June to Columbus Day. Departing from the King Street Ferry Dock. www.lakechamplaincruises.com. 802-864-9669. Map Location
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Family Camps: Common Ground Center – See Champlain Valley Lodging |
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Golf: Bluff Point Golf Resort - Designed by A.W. Tillinghast and located directly on Lake Champlain, Bluff Point is America’s oldest resort golf course and the area’s most scenic. Bluff Point offers Great Golf and Stay Packages in their Cottages and Suites located on the course near their 500 foot sand beach on Lake Champlain. Bluff Point is centrally located and only an hour from Montreal, Burlington and Lake Placid! (518) 563-3420. www.bluffpoint.com. Map Location
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Golf: Williston Golf Club - Countryside public golfing at its best at the Williston Club’s 18-hole par 69 course. Restaurant, pro shop, club and cart rentals. Watering system on greens, tees and fairways. Views. Rated by Reader’s Choice – Favorite and Best Golf Course in the Area 1999, 2000 & 2002. 3 Star Award Golf Digest. Located 6 miles east of Burlington (just off Route 2 on North Williston Road), Williston. 802-878-3747. www.willistongolfclub.com. Map Location |
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Horseback Riding: Lajoie Stables - Horseback riding, just 40 minutes from
Burlington in Cambridge. Visit us for the most scenic guided ride. Picturesque mountain and sylvan views. All abilities welcome. Rte. 15 East into Jeffersonville. At the intersection of Rte. 15 and Rte. 108 North, turn onto Rte. 108 North (at flashing light). Drive 2.3 miles. Turn left onto Pollander Rd. We are 9/10 of a mile on your right. 802-644-5347. www.LajoieStables.com. Map Location
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Instructional Tours: The Fly Rod Shop - Experience something unique while on your Vermont vacation. We offer river or stream instructional tours for all levels, and our drift boat trips go down some of Vermont’s most pristine waters. Whether you want to fish trout, salmon, bass, or pike, we can fit your needs. Our retail store has friendly, knowledgeable staff that can outfit everyone with the best in fishing gear. Route 100 two miles south of Stowe Village. 802-253-7346. www.flyrodshop.com. Map Location |
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Sailing: Cruises Aboard 'Friend Ship' - Sail with us aboard our classic boat ‘Friend Ship’, and take a trip back in time. Friend Ship is Lake Champlain’s only USCG certified sailing vessel, and can carry up to 17 passengers. We sail 3 times a day from our dock next to Burlington’s new ECHO Center for Lake Champlain. Lend a hand or relax and enjoy the scenery. Private full and half day charters are available as well. Whistling Man Schooner Co. 802-598-6504. www.whistlingman.com. Map Location |
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Sailing: Let's Go Sailing - We offer sunset cruises, bareboat charters, or daysails. Enjoy an unforgettable peaceful sunset cruise. Bring a picnic if you want and sail away with or without a captain for a few hours, full day, or up to a week. Our Hunter 29.5 is a perfect boat for an overnight on the water and a romantic sunset outing. We are located on the Burlington Waterfront at the Community Boathouse. Call for schedules and directions. www.vermontsailing.com. Map Location |
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Segways, Paragliding, Zip Lines: Sharp Park - Tour our Christmas tree farm, maple sugar bush and forest conservation land on the most environmentally friendly human transporter ever invented - the Segway. Hike Cobble Hill for spectacular views of Lake Champlain. Ride our zip line, go paragliding or mountain biking. Family friendly active adventure. Open weekends May through December. Conveniently located in the heart of Chittenden County, minutes from exit 17 of I89. 1-800-727-2359. www.sharppark.com. Map Location
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Recreation: Burlington Community Boathouse - Fashioned after Burlington’s
original 1900’s yacht club. Hourly and daily boat cruises, boat rentals. Transient dock space available. Cafe. Located on the waterfront’s 8-mile recreational path adjacent to the Waterfront Park and Promenade at the foot of College Street, Lake Champlain, Burlington Harbor. (FREE ADMISSION). 802-865-3377. VHF 74, 79. www.enjoyburlington.com. Map Location |
