Location: Vergennes
Top Things to do in Vergennes
The 10 Best Things to Do in Vergennes, United States
Vergennes /vərˈdʒɛnz/ is a city located in the northwest quadrant of Addison County, Vermont. The municipality is bordered by the towns of Ferrisburgh, Panton and Waltham. As of the 2010 census the city population was 2,588. It is the smallest of Vermont's nine cities in terms of population, though the city of Winooski covers a smaller area. It was the first city chartered in the state of Vermont.
Restaurants in Vergennes
1. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Taylor B - Chicago, Illinois
The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum preserves and shares the history and archaeology of the largest lake in New England. It also tells the story of the people and culture of the Lake Champlain region. Established in 1985, the museum is located at 4472 Basin Harbor Road in Vergennes, Vermont, on the lake's shoreline. Since then, it has grown to include 18 buildings at two sites housing collections and exhibits, a boat shop, a small shipyard, blacksmith facilities, an archaeological conservation laboratory and museum store. A major expansion occurred in 2001 when the Burlington Shipyard was opened in Burlington, about 20 miles north of the museum's main campus. Last June, the museum announced a five-phase, $44 million plan to raise and preserve the Spitfire, a gunboat that was sunk in the Battle of Valcour Island in 1776. A significant part of the museum's commitment to understand the region's maritime past is its fleet of replica vessels. Historians and archaeologists at the museum believe that the recreation of historic vessels offers a unique understanding of the vessels, their crews and the society of the era. Two significant examples are the Perseverance, the first replica built at the museum in 1986, which was used during the French & Indian War, and the Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia II, which was launched in 1991 and is used to interpret the British and American campaigns on Lake Champlain in 1776. Philadelphia II was sunk at the Battle of Valcour Island in 1776, raised from the lake's bottom in 1935 and currently is preserved at the Smithsonian Institution.
2. Dakin Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By madtat - Riverside, Rhode Island
Stop by here whenever in the area. This visit we purchased sausage chili. Very flavorful. Not overt spicy. Summer sausage stick. Delicious. Maple popcorn. So addictive. Maple horseradish mustard. Makes any hotdog or sausage gourmet. Fun place to visit . Friendly staff. ?
3. Mt. Philo State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By John H - Burlington, Vermont, United States
Mt. Philo State Park has one of the finest views in the state of Vermont. The outlook to the west over the Champlain Valley is seen on many Vermont Tourist Publications. The view takes in the broad, fertile valley with Lake Champlain and the High Peaks of the Adirondacks in the background. There are picnic tables available and it is possible, in the summer season, to drive to the top. It is also possible to climb to the top, though you have to pay for the parking either on the bottom or top. In the off season, it is possible to go in without cost and climb to the top. The road up is excellent as a sledding hill when there is snow. Caution: there have been some limited instances in the past few years of persons breaking into cars where valuables are easily seen.
4. Button Bay State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Maria A - Syracuse, New York
Nice park. Several hiking trails a driving distance away. Staff were very accommodating that we arrived really late Friday night and were very helpful providing us information the next day about where to hike and swim. Camping area was spacious and very well maintained. We went swimming at Button Point which is about a 10 minute hike from the campgrounds and we also watched the sunset there. It was very pretty. Make sure you get plenty of bug spray though as the mosquitoes are very vicious and can get under your clothes! We arrived late at night and I was wearing pants and a long sleeved shirt and still got bit.
5. Rokeby
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Eighteenth century Vermont cape house and home to writer Rowland Evans Robinson and his artist daughter Rachel Robinson Elmer.
Reviewed By margatemensch2016 - Coconut Creek, Florida
Last week,I visited the Rokeby Museum Complex in a small Vermont community with a rich history of promoting fair treatment for people of color.The Rokeby Museum had interesting displays and dioramas relating to the evils of slavery in the United States,prior to the Civil War.It also thoroughly described the devoted efforts of these Abolitionists to abolish slavery in this country including William Lloyd Garrison,Joseph Carpenter,Frederick Douglass,and Rowland Robinson,among others.I also learned about the Underground Railroad and the history of the Robinson Family from the late 18th Century to the 20th Century-4 generations of Robinsons in Ferrisburg.Thomas Rowland Robinson was the first Robinson to live in Ferrisbug and he raised Merino Sheep and cultivated corn and wheat.Later on his Rowland Robinson,his son was a leading American Abolitionist in the first half of the 19th Century who housed fugitive slaves in his home.In the second half of the 19th Century,Rowland Evans Robinson was a prominent American artist and magazine illustrator.The guide who took us into the Robinson House and remains of the Robinson Farm was very knowledgable and helpful.Even though,I was a guest of this museum,I made a donation because I want this museum to continue its good work.
6. Vergennes Falls Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
State park overlooking neighboring New York with a 15 mile-long looping biking trail.
Reviewed By brwerner - Burlington, Vermont
Relatively undeveloped, although there are porta-potties and a few picnic tables and grills. Set along the Otter near the water falls - good view from the east end of the park. Especially dramatic after heavy rain in the mountains. Some boat dockage available. Nice spot to spend some time!
7. The Vermont Flannel Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
World's finest flannel clothing, Handcrafted USA. A family owned business, we've been hand cutting and sewing Vermont Flannel™ products in the USA since 1991! With 5 retail stores and 3 production facilities in Vermont, our locations are a popular Vermont travel destination and a true Vermont experience. From the Original Flannel Lounge Pants (we invented them!), to flannel shirts, blankets, sleepwear, dog jackets and much more, you'll feel the Made in USA difference when try Vermont Flannel™. Tightly woven flannel, 100% cotton, minimal shrinkage, double brushed for ultimate softness. Dedicated To World Comfort™
Reviewed By eluper - Albany, NY
We stopped by on our way out of burlington to get my son a shirt. The selection is excellent and the quality of the flannel is unmatched. Really nice products, but expect to pay $50 or so per shirt. However, expect the shirt to last awhile. The craftsmanship is very nice.
8. Shipwreck Tours at LCMM
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Explore a shipwreck without getting wet. We drive to the wreck site then use an underwater robotic camera (ROV) to see incredibly intact wrecks from the 1800's. You stay dry onboard. This is a unique outing and excellent for the whole family. It combines technology with history with a great boat ride on Lake Champlain.
Reviewed By Dick S - Manchester, Vermont
I took the tour out of Basin Harbor and although there was only one shipwreck it was great. I am going to try the Burlington tour because if they go to wrecks it will be even better. Fun, fascinating, hands on, high tech.
Dick Smith Manchester VT
9. Northern Daughters Gallery
10. 2 Wolves Holistic Center
2 Wolves Holistic Center offers daily classes such as Yoga, Martial Arts, Dance & kids' classes. We also have a broad selection of holistic treatments including Massage & Shiatsu. Check our website for the latest schedule of Classes & Events or call to book an appointment.
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