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Fishing, boating, swimming holes, cliff jumping - if you’re heading out for an aquatic Vermont adventure, check out these recommendations before you go. With world-renowned fly fishing on the Battenkill, amazing sunsets across Lake Champlain, marinas and harbors galore, there are plenty of ways featured below to beat the heat and enjoy Vermont’s rivers and lakes.

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Emerald Lake State Park

Located conveniently between Manchester and Rutland, the park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area, and nearby attractions and tourist destinations. The park surrounds 20-acre Emerald...

Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park is a large regional park located to the west of downtown along the Lake Champlain Shoreline. This park is home to several large music and food festivals, with the Burlington Bike Path running along its...

Oakledge Park

Oakledge Park is located in the South End of Burlington, nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain, allowing for beautiful waterfront views. It is home to TWO beach areas – Blanchard Beach and the Cove. Within the park...

Burlington Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront

Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront oversees all of Burlington’s 35+ Parks, 550+ Acres of Open Space, 4 Public Beaches, Street Trees & Greenways, Community Gardens, 3 Cemeteries, Miller Recreation Center, Leddy...

North Beach Campground

Nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain, in almost 45 acres of woods and beach, lies one of Burlington’s hidden treasures — North Beach Campground — an urban campground with a decidedly rural character. There are...

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Burlington, Vermont's only exclusive Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and water sports retail shop. WND&WVS is all about the passion of getting out on the water and having a killer time in all possible conditions. Surfing, stand up...

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Orvis Flagship Store

In 1856, Charles F. Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering superior fly-fishing equipment and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, Orvis is the trusted source of discovery...

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Vermont River Tubing Company

Experience the stunning White River, which is more than 60 miles long! We’ll set you up with all the equipment you need, so all you need to do is wear some sunscreen, river shoes, and a smile. You can also bring your own...

Oakledge Park is located in the South End of Burlington, nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain, allowing for beautiful waterfront views. It is home to TWO beach areas – Blanchard Beach and the Cove. Within the park...

Emerald Lake State Park

Emerald Lake State Park

Located conveniently between Manchester and Rutland, the park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area, and nearby attractions and tourist destinations. The park surrounds 20-acre Emerald...

Burlington Parks & Rec - Waterfront Park Springtime

Burlington Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront

Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront oversees all of Burlington’s 35+ Parks, 550+ Acres of Open Space, 4 Public Beaches, Street Trees & Greenways, Community Gardens, 3 Cemeteries, Miller Recreation Center, Leddy...

Burke Area Chamber of Commerce - Boats on Lake Willoughby

Burke Area Chamber of Commerce

Serving the business community of Burke, Vermont and surrounding towns, the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce aims to promote the economic, civic and social welfare of the people of Burke, VT and towns within a 40 mile...

Waterfront Park Springtime

Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park is a large regional park located to the west of downtown along the Lake Champlain Shoreline. This park is home to several large music and food festivals, with the Burlington Bike Path running along its...

Common Ground Center - Family Hiking

Common Ground Center

Common Ground Center is a nonprofit, multi-age arts, education, and outdoor recreation center. We are dedicated to environmental sustainability and strengthening diverse families and communities. This is a place where...

3rd Alarm Charters - Lake Sunrise on a Boat with Fishing Gear

3rd Alarm Charters

See for yourself the amazing scenery that Lake Champlain and Vermont lakes and streams have to offer. We are available for tours anytime and our tour guide Captain Matt has more than 30 years of experience. 3rd Alarm...

Burlington Parks & Rec - Waterfront Park Springtime

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront oversees all of Burlington’s 35+ Parks, 550+ Acres of Open Space, 4 Public Beaches, Street Trees & Greenways, Community Gardens, 3 Cemeteries, Miller Recreation Center,...

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Your Foliage gateway to thrilling hikes, mouthwatering culinary delights, and rejuvenating crisp, autumn air.

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Foliage Itineraries: 72 Hour Basin Harbor Basecamp

Your Foliage gateway to thrilling hikes, mouthwatering culinary delights, and rejuvenating crisp, autumn air.

Sponsored by Basin Harbor Resort

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Featured Events

Winter Solstice Celebration | Smugglers' Notch Resort

Celebrate the shortest day, and the longest night, of the year at Smuggs! A bonfire with s’mores, music, and hot cocoa starts off the celebration beginning at 4:00 pm. Followed by Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater...

Teton Gravity Research: Legend Has It

December 27th & 28th at 7pmTeton Gravity Research’s Legend Has It, takes over the big screen at Spruce Peak Arts, this winter. TGR is sending the Stokemobile to the Spruce Peak Village ahead of the show with all of...

Christmas in Grafton

Christmas in Grafton is the perfect way to welcome the holidays with all the traditions a small New England town offers. Santa arrives at 11:30, led by the Grafton Dog Parade. Enjoy shopping, cookie decorating...

Brew & Ski Weekend 12/9 | Smugglers' Notch Resort

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, December 9 in the lower level of the Meeting House in Smugglers' Notch Resort Village. We are expecting a wide variety of brewers. You're in the right place — Vermont has the highest...

CANINE CHRISTMAS DOGGIE SLUMBER PARTY | 12/1 - 12/3

This Doggie Slumber Party is so legendary, Yankee Magazine featured it in their 2022 holiday issue! Get swept up in the joyful holiday spirit. Meet the 3 fun loving guests who transform The Wilburton into a winter...

SD Ireland Christmas Mixer Truck | Smugglers' Notch Resort

LOCATION: Smugglers' Notch Resort Welcome Sign DATE / TIME: December 20th : 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm One of the hallmarks of the holiday season for residents of northern Vermont is a vision of one of the SD Ireland concrete...

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