Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Green Mountain Railroad
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Waterfront Park
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ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Hands-on learning about Lake Champlain. Kid-focused museum with 70+ species of animals, interactive exhibits about lake ecology & a cafe.
Waterfront Park
Lakeside park with water activities. Community park on the lake featuring a boardwalk, sailing lessons & kayak & canoe rentals.
Battery Park
Public park with panoramic lake views. Historic park featuring a playground, summer concerts, ice-skating & views of Lake Champlain.
The Dome
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The Perkins Geology Museum
Fossil & rock exhibits at a campus venue. Small facility at the University of Vermont with earth science exhibits & educational programs.
Burlington Earth Clock
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Oakledge Park
Lakefront park with a beach & playground. Located on Lake Champlain, this park has a rocky swimming beach, sports facilities & a playground.
Oakledge Park - Forever Young Treehouse
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Heritage Winooski Mill Museum
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North Beach Park
Outdoor option with a beach & grill area. Recreation area with a small, sandy beach, snack bar, picnic & grill space, bathhouse & playground.
Red Rocks Park
All-season trails & a summer beach. Green spot with a public beach & trails for hiking, jogging, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing.
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site
Museum dedicated to a local folk hero. Historical exhibits & guided tours of the home of one of Vermont's founders, Ethan Allen.
Leddy Beach
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Leddy Park
Forested park with sports facilities. Park featuring forested areas, athletic fields, lighted tennis courts & an indoor ice facility.
Wheeler Nature Park
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Overlook Park
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Champlain Valley Exposition
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Monkey Do!
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Shelburne Museum
Vast collection of folk & decorative art. 100,000+ American folk & decorative art items are housed in this museum's many historic buildings.
Catamount Outdoor Family Center
Estate with trails & an elegant B&B. Rural estate featuring a refined B&B in a 1796 home & 20 miles of biking & cross-country ski trails.
Burton Island State Park
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Knight Point State Park
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Kill Kare State Park
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Saint Albans Museum
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Taylor Park
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Hard'ack Recreation Area
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Waterbury Center State Park
Recreation & nature area on a reservoir. 90-acre park on a reservoir offers picnic sites, boat rentals, a nature trail & a swimming beach.
Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail
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Eagle Sculpture by Martin McGowan
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Alburgh Dunes State Park
Paths along sandy dunes & a picnic area. Lakeside park featuring a sandy dune beach & adjacent wetlands, plus a grilling/picnic area.
Warren Falls
Series of cascades with natural pools. A short path leads to stepped waterfalls with deep, natural swimming holes noted for cliff jumping.
North Branch Nature Center
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Montpelier Recreation Field
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Vermont State House
Gold-domed capitol & historic art. Restored Greek Revival state capitol with a historic art collection, offering free guided tours.
Vermont Historical Society Museum
Multimedia exhibits & a gift store. Museum featuring an acclaimed multimedia exhibit on Vermont's history, along with a gift shop.
Sullivan Museum and History Center
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Twin City Family Fun Center
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Vermont Historical Society
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Allis State Park
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Owls Head Mt.
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Boulder Beach State Park
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