Top Things to do in Northeast Kingdom
Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Northeast Kingdom, Northeast Kingdom
Discover the best top things to do in Northeast Kingdom, United States including Kingdom Trails, KC&E Adventures, April's Maple, Jed's Maple Products, Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, Bread and Puppet Theater, Burke Mountain Resort, Maidstone State Park, Great Vermont Corn Maze, Jay Peak Pump House.
Restaurants in Northeast Kingdom
1. Kingdom Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
100+ miles of non motorized recreational trails on private land. Built and maintained by a the non-profit Kingdom Trail
2. KC&E Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
We are a New England based adventure and travel company. We offer exciting experiences both in New England and abroad to satisfy the adventurous. With something for all ages and ability levels we are here to help you unlock regions for you like a local! We offer: Cycling Trips Cycling Instruction Hiking Experiences Gastronomic Experiences Kids Programs and more!
3. April's Maple
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Our roots are deep in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. On our 800 beautiful acres we sustainably harvest premium maple sap to make into the finest Vermont Pure Maple Syrup and other pure maple products like our maple cream, maple sugar, maple candy, maple crunch pancakes and maple sugared donuts. We have maple creemees year round and stop by in the winter for homemade chili or soup with a steamed hot dog. Snowmobile and ATV accessible!
Reviewed By sarahsvermont18 - Shelburne, United States
What a find! We were staying in Averill at Quimby Country and they suggested this spot, what a great place! Two tacos and an ice cream sundae for $10! Delicious is an understatement, fast and friendly service and I just wish I lived closer as I would be a regular customer!
4. Jed's Maple Products
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By mogulames
We did a tour with Steve and he was fabulous. He engaged my kids at their levels (not an easy task when they range in age from 5-11). They were so excited to learn about the syrup-making process, the survival of the sugar maple, the balance of nature and the history. My daughter came away asking to walk in the woods and listen for the "song" of the sap dripping into the buckets. It was truly a magical experience for them. The syrup tasting at the end was so educational for the kids. They came away appreciating the difference in the taste of syrup at different times in the season and an understanding of the "why" behind the different tastes. I would highly recommend a visit.
5. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
An inspired, eclectic collection that started as a "cabinet of curiosities" during the Victorian era. Displays include taxidermy, shells, tools, mummies, and artifacts from around the world. Don't miss John Hampson's "Bug Art" -- mosaics made entirely of beetles and moths -- and the seasonal native butterfly house (in the summer). Home to Vermont's only public planetarium (temporarily closed due to COVID19) and the Eye on the Sky weather center.
Reviewed By suzim461
As always the Fairbanks Museum has something for all ages....fantastic collections in “Smithsoneum” level displays. The architecture of the building inside and out make it worth the trip! Oh and the planetarium is well worth a visit, especially with children, pretty awesome! I have been going here for over 50 years and it never gets old!
6. Bread and Puppet Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
A barn-museum crammed with huge paper-mache puppets, masks, sculpture and bas-reliefs.
Reviewed By 1601expert
The huge barns store an amazing collection of puppets and models used for the company's performances. Begun with an anti-Vietnam war production, the collection of performances encompasses and addresses many of the injustices of the world with huge puppets. Really impressive, really interesting and with an open door and honest box, it is just so Vermont. Go there!
7. Burke Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Nestled in the northern corner of Vermont and the serenity of East Burke's countryside, Burke Mountain Resort is a playground for adventure. Seasonal offerings include Ski / Ride, Ski Lessons, Downhill Mountain Bike Park and lift fed trails. Year round community and resort events will round out your perfect getaway.
Reviewed By msf22b - New York City, United States
My wife and I ski regularly at Burke Mt...On weekdays, we roll out of bed from our nearby house as late as we like and are on the Mt. by 10...and its all yours...There are no lines, no crowds, even the celebrated ski academy (Mikaela Shiffrin trained there) has its own dedicated lift and trail. When it is fully open (takes a bit longer than the mega resorts) the upper mountain provides a sweet variety of well groomed dark blues that tend to go straight down the mountain and are therefor quite consistently challenging for the average intermediate. I can't speak for the quality of the tree skiing, nor the ungroomed blacks, but suspect that they don't compare to big brother Jay; 40 minutes or so up the road. But if you have young uns with you or are a novice adult, the lower mountain is one of the more perfect places to develop skills. There is a moving carpet for beginners (not teeny-tiny either), followed by a T-bar which opens a substantial novice slope. Once you master that run, you can take the lower mountain chair, which opens a wide but lengthy green, perfect for further skill development with even two light blues available. The whole is perhaps among the best beginning to novice area in Vermont and the main chair is modern and fast. Combine all of this with being able to observe the training of some of the hottest, young skiers in the world, a new large scale hotel situated right between the upper and lower mountain and you have the perfect recipe for a family ski week. And weekends? Yeah, there are a few more people, you might have to wait 45 seconds to get on the lift.
8. Maidstone State Park
9. Great Vermont Corn Maze
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Largest Maze in New England. In 2020 advance reservations required due to pandemic. All reservations made on website. See website for updates and changes due to pandemic. Opens August 1st. 7 days a week, weather permitting. BEST time for mazing is mid-August to mid-September when corn is at it's best. Closing day varies due to how well the corn holds up. Two mazes. Big maze is a Black Diamond Maze and can take 2+ hours to hike. Scenic maze is smaller and is about a 40 min walk. Enjoyed most by adult couples and parents who enjoy adventures with their young children. 90% of teens do not enjoy mazing. Also, World's first Barnyard Golf, friendly dwarf goats and Lowline angus cows. PRETENDIN play area is closed in 2020 due to pandemic. Recommend following our map from website since not all GPS are accurate in our area. Popular October Haunted event- DEAD NORTH, sells out every year. Tickets for DEAD NORTH must be purchased online and go on sale in August.
Reviewed By 755idm - Astoria, United States
It was my second walk-in maze in my life. The first was made from wooden walls. This one was more fun. It's huge and it's not an easy task. We heard it takes around 2h to solve it and that was approximately our time. At some point, I was frustrated that I can't solve it but I didn't give up. There are emergency exits and you can do a smaller maze if you don't feel like walking for 2h. But big maze is more fun, gives you enormous satisfaction when you solve it, and gives you some workout as you keep walking all the time. I also admire the people who design it and the fact that each year it's a different maze.
10. Jay Peak Pump House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By DeannaMP67 - Jay, United States
I visited Jay Peak for two days with three 19-year-olds and one 15 year old. We all enjoyed the waterpark immensely; it was very clean, the water temperature was perfect, having the open air on a hot July day was epic. Very little surprises me when it comes to Jay Peak and this indoor/outdoor waterpark is perfect for everyone! Can’t wait to go back.
