Location: Alburgh
Top Things to do in Alburgh
What to do and see in Alburgh, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Alburgh (formerly Alburg) is a town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States, founded in 1781 by Ira Allen. The population was 1,998 at the 2010 United States Census. Alburgh is on the Alburgh Tongue, a peninsula extending from Canada into Lake Champlain, and lies on the only road-based route across Lake Champlain to New York state north of Addison, Vermont.
Restaurants in Alburgh
1. St. Anne's Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Lisa P
There is nothing like attending Mass outdoors, with the warm sun on your face. Pleasant Fathers with great homilies.
Then take a walk up the hill for breakfast.
Great place for kids, beach across the street and kids can run around a park like area while your at Mass.
Great area to camp and bring family for a very affordable weekend.
Small gift shop available.
2. Alburg Dunes State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By newyorker1974 - New York
The water is very shallow although pretty clean. There are only port-o-potties there, no real bathrooms or changing rooms. Just an OK beach, really - we preferred the North Beach in Burlington, VT by far.
3. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
This park is a popular spot for viewing migrating birds.
Reviewed By w81minute - Concord, New Hampshire
After being in the car for hours this was the perfect stop over. The trails are well maintained and easy to navigate. We were the only ones on the trail that day and saw a lot of birds, 2 deer, and a duck with babies. I will make it a point to come back here in the future.
4. Hero's Welcome
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 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!
Reviewed By RGinCT - So. Windsor, CT
Hero’s Welcome, a stone’s throw from Lake Champlain, is a memorable general store. The variety of goods and services it offers is extraordinary: food, wine, clothing, books, toys, maps, photos, kitchenware, greeting cards, toiletries – you name it, and they probably sell it. They also serve sandwiches, excellent strong coffee, and cookies the size of hockey pucks. We went in to buy a New York Times and wound up spending $80 (“Things like that happen all the time,” a clerk told us.) They rent canoes and kayaks too. Yankee Magazine purportedly named Hero’s Welcome the best general store in New England, and it’s quite possible that they’re right.
5. 14th Star Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
14th Star Brewing Co. is a veteran-owned craft brewery in St. Albans, VT with a mission to brew high-quality craft beer while enriching our community. Our Taproom features exclusive releases and a rotating lineup of draft, canned, and bottled craft beer. Cheers!
Reviewed By MABVT - Saint Albans, Vermont
Wow, a gem in my own neighborhood! Amazing selection on tap. Seasonal, standard and special offerings. Laid back pub setting, live music and amazing BBQ integrated into the whole scene. Speaking of scene, you can see the brewing operation in action if you catch it right. Definitely going back for more!!!
6. Alice T. Miner Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Colonial Revival House Museum
Reviewed By WmM903 - Plattsburgh, New York
The rock structure holds such an interesting mix that "The Alice" can only be what it is, a treasure.
The guided tours will take you into the collection of Alice Minor. Varied and well taken care of
you should take your time, ask questions of the guide and enjoy this lovely place.
Located right on Rt 9 next to the school it is easy to find. Tours at set times with talented guides.
As one of a large number of smaller museums in Clinton County, New York all you "need" is an hour or two for what should be your first visit.
7. Point Au Roches State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Raymond M - Milton, Vermont
Hiked here during a stay for our 32nd anniversary. Very nice park...there are three 'points' you can hike, and there is a mooring area in Deep Bay for boats coming in from Lake Champlain. It is all free unless you go to the other side of Short Point to swim...which we did not. We recommend going out Long Point all the way to Rocky Point. There are two benches there, and a wonderful view across the lake. You will walk about 3.2 miles (1.6 miles each way), but it is all pretty level and well maintained.
8. Maple City Candy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Vermont Gift Shop: Pure Vermont Maple Syrup, Maple Candy, Maple Popcorn, Hand Made Fudge, Vermont Gift Baskets, Vermont Wedding Favors, and Gormet Chocolates Open Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
Reviewed By Mark H A - Swanton, Vermont
If you are looking to give a true Vermont Christmas present STOP HERE! Very high quality Vermont made products. They ship. Most of the maple candies , fudge and other confectionaries are made on site. Prices are not cheap but quakity usually isn't! Thier Vermont Maple Syrup is a bit pricey. Staff very helpful . Right outside of the village on Rt78. When you drive into the yard go to the right and around the back for the entrance.
9. Seaplanes R Fun
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Tonyitfc - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Absolutely amazing, we were gifted the flight by our daughter and, as we were all on vacation together, we were committed to taking the flight at a fixed time. We were concerned that the weather was not going to be suitable as storms and heavy rain were forecast, however, Jason and Matt maintained contact with us during the day and improved conditions meant we were able to go ahead as planned.
We were met at the pontoon by our pilot Matt who ran through some basic safety points with us. Then the flight which was incredible, Matt pointing out locations as we cruised above the lake and islands, we flew up to the Canadian border and he pointed out the Montreal skyline on the horizon before flying back to base and a smooth landing. An amazing experience which we would recommend to anyone. Thank you Seaplanes R Fun for an unforgettable afternoon.
10. Rouses Point - Champlain Historical Society
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By MiamiBrian - Cutler Ridge, Florida
After years of planning, and extensive restoration, the Rouses Point-Champlain Historical Society has opened its exihibit inside the Former Rouses Point, New York Railroad Station.
The Amtrak Railroad's, Montreal-to-Penn. Station, New York City run makes its first stop inside the United States in front of this building.
The material currently on display come from items donated or on loan from workers of the rail lines that have passed through this community, and are no longer in existence. This includes the Delaware & Hudson Line, and the Rutland Line. I was told that railroad material will be the base exhibit, but future exhibits will include local items of interest, including Fort Montgomery. Plenty of parking, no admission fee, no website, but they are on Facebook, which includes information on open times and days, and photos. This is a small station, so a careful examination of all of the objects should be a half-hour.
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