Top Things to do in Lake Champlain
Top Hotels in Lake Champlain
- 1. Hotel Vermont
- 2. Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
- 3. Best Western Plus Plattsburgh
- 4. Hampton Inn St. Albans
- 5. Hampton Inn & Suites Plattsburgh
- 6. Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor
- 7. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Plattsburgh
- 8. Starlight Inn
- 9. Hampton Inn Colchester
- 10. Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain
Discover the best top things to do in Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain including Burlington Segways, Whistling Man Schooner Company, Burlington Edible History Tour, Hacketts Orchard, Ausable Brewing Company, Hero's Welcome, Shelburne Farms, Alburg Dunes State Park, Ausable Chasm, Crown Point State Historic Site.
Restaurants in Lake Champlain
1. Burlington Segways
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 329 reviews
We offer one and two hour Segway tours of the Burlington, Vermont waterfront, bike path, downtown Burlington and UVM which includes an historical narrative of the City delivered by college interns by radio as you roll along effortlessly. See five times the territory you could on foot. No prior experience is necessary. We will train you. Open April - November.
2. Whistling Man Schooner Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 762 reviews
Sailing cruises on Lake Champlain aboard two beautiful, wooden-rigged sloops: the Friend Ship and Wild Rose. Cruises are two hours and are BYO food and drink. Experienced crew members create a safe and entertaining sailing experience with their wealth of knowledge about the area and Lake Champlain history. Capacity is limited to 6-12 guests per ship which creates a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, not to mention picturesque views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. Sailing on Lake Champlain is the perfect way to reconnect with friends, family, and the outdoors. Sunset and daytime cruise options are available for public or private charters mid-May through mid-October. Bookings are accepted online and over the phone year-round. Friend Ship and Wild Rose are classic sailing sloops featuring bronze hardware, intricate rigging, and rich, highly detailed woodwork reminiscent of a time gone by. Lake Champlain is exceptional sailing territory for these historic ships.
3. Burlington Edible History Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
History never tasted so good. Walk back in time to when Burlington was a bustling village, and farm-to-table was a way of life. Take a leisurely two mile walk and eat at five restaurants committed to serving farm-fresh foods. Discover the various cultural groups that built the Queen City.
4. Hacketts Orchard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By JEBSV3
We stopped in last week to make sure that the cider donuts we first tried two years ago were still good. They were, as was the home-made apple crisp (tart and sweet at the same time, with the taste of apples melting in your mouth). We bought a gallon of their maple syrup, as well as a bag of Cortlands and some garlic and tomatoes. The apple trees were loaded with apples, the yard full of big pumpkins, and there is a little playground for the little ones. The people that work at Hacketts are so friendly and helpful. What a great place to spend the afternoon - eat good food, pick some gorgeous apples, and support a local family business. I highly recommend at least one visit.
5. Ausable Brewing Company
6. Hero's Welcome
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
A most interesting store that deserves a stop. Full deli, bookstore, gifts, Vermont-made items, kayak, canoe, SUP and bike rentals, toy department...something for everybody!
7. Shelburne Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 630 reviews
A nonprofit organization educating for sustainability. Its campus is a 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark. Year-round walking trails and programs; seasonal inn, property tours, and children's farmyard (mid-May to mid-October)
Reviewed By vagaruy - San Diego, United States
Visited the farms based on the reviews everywhere on the internet and wasn’t disappointed ! The property is huge and offers miles of trails where you can either interact with animals , watch maple trees tapped or marvel at the beautiful inn and the barn . I must say I think the farm offers the best view of the lake . Be prepared to spend at least three hours when visiting to truly enjoy the views offered by the farm .
8. Alburg Dunes State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By PaleoGypsy - Philadelphia, United States
There is definitely a mismatch between the navigation of the GPS and physical signage for this attraction. Perhaps, the locals want to keep this State Park as a hidden gem??? In the summer, July, the parking lot fills quickly. Overflow parking in a nearby field is available. Admission costs $4.00 per adult. Memberships are available. People come here mainly to swim and enjoy the sandy beach that they call the dunes. If you’ve been to Sleeping Beard Dunes in Michigan or the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado, this is not like those areas.It’s really just a small beach. Bathrooms and shower houses are available. What shocked me the most was how the majority of the beachgoers were unmasked and NOT practicing the recommended six feet of social distancing. If you live under a rock and don’t know what’s going on in the world, you would not know there is a pandemic by surveying the behaviors of the visitors.I opted to hike on the “trail”, which is really a service road. According to a sign, cable has been run through here. There are lots of bugs here, and portions of the trail are muddy. Prepare accordingly.
9. Ausable Chasm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 935 reviews
Ausable Chasm, open since 1870, is the oldest and largest natural attraction in the Adirondacks. More than 10 million visitors have explored the chasm on the well-maintained scenic nature trails. Scenic vistas, bridges and stairs throughout provide stunning views of the chasm and amazing waterfalls. More tours and adventures than any other Adirondack natural attraction including: float tours (via raft), tubing, rappelling, rock climbing, lantern tours and the all new Adventure Trail (via feratta/cable course). Great options for families of all ages as well as for the more adventurous! Cafe, gift shop, campground, cabins & motel on-site.
Reviewed By harpazhadar - Haifa, Israel
1. Start early 2. Bring some good anti-slip shoes and water-proof Jacket 3. Take the Classic tour (includes a raft tour) 4. Leave your Camera and valuables in your car/hotel room – there are no lockers onsite 5. Bring a GoPro with you to catch all the scenery without worrying We were visiting on a Sunday so started really early in the morning. Took the - Classic Tour that includes a breathtaking hike through the upper chasm followed by a scenic float (via raft) through the lower chasm on the legendary waters of the Ausable River (30$ per person- put on your wristband so it’s visible). After a short walk to the rainbow falls view point – take the detour to see the elephant’s head - that’s the best angle! follow the yellow trail (inner sanctum), continue with the trail that leads you through the chasm to the rafting dock. We waited about 30 min to the raft to fill and went out on the raft (if you can snag the first 2 seats do it for the best views). There was barely a stream (October) so the ride was very easy going and pleasant – we hardly got wet at all! It was a very special perspective seeing the chasm from this angle – highly recommended to add the bucks for the raft ride! On the end of the ride you can walk but we chose to take the shuttle back to the visitor center. We spent about 3 hours in total – it was a very busy day full with guided tours and would have been so much nicer with fewer crowds… but do it anyway! After all – this is the oldest nature attraction in America :)
10. Crown Point State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By 80juanitaw
The historic site is so scenic overlooking the lake. It is well marked. There are some nice trails around the property and walking across the bridge gives you some great views.
