Enjoy small town Vermont living at it's best in the villages of Bristol and Middlebury, or in the city of Vergennes, home to Basin Harbor where you'll find wholesome family fun, romance, and recreational sports for every conceivable type. Stroll the streets of our towns, golf with a mountain view, bike through farm country, kayak on Lake Champlain, attend a weekly band concert on the green in Bristol, dine in elegance, or just sit in an Adirondack chair and watch the sunset. It's hard not to find some recreational activity at any time of the year in Addison County.
The U.S. Forest Service maintains numerous camping, hiking, fishing and hunting areas in the Green Mountain National Forest east of Middlebury. Be it bird-watching or biking--Addison County has something for everyone. When snow covers the land, skiers of every ability will find groomed cross-country trails at many locations.
There is no limit to the cultural and entertainment offerings of Addison County. Stop by to see the stylized displays at the Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center in Middlebury. Artists and craftspeople thrive in the creative and scenic atmosphere of our area. History comes alive at the Mount Independence and Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Sites, and the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum near Lake Champlain. In Pittsford, south of the villages of Middlebury and Brandon on Route 7 is the New England Maple Museum which offers a trip through over 200 years of maple sugaring history.
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Vermont Events in October
Internal Flight - Pamela Smith Solo Exhibit
9/18/20 - 11/15/20
Northern Daughters is overjoyed to present Internal Flight, a solo exhibit of new work from Pamela Smith. Anyone familiar with Smith’s work will recognize the pieces as hers, with each protagonist set amidst a composition of birds, birdlike beings and flowers. Working with a limited palette has softened and enriched the colorful paintings, and builds a common ground among the works, and the subjects within them.
Spooktacular: Drive-Thru Trick or Treating
10/31/20 - 10/31/20
The Better Middlebury Partnership is committed to making Halloween special for our local kids and families.
This year, we’re offering drive-thru Trick-or-Treating around Middlebury, with several locations set up throughout town. Families will be able to drive up to the candy-drop station, which will be all decked out with volunteers, decorations and props to make it fun and exciting, grab pre-bagged candy through the car window and move along to the next stop.
Local organizations and businesses will be in charge of making each station really special, all with their own themes.
Pumpkins in the Park
10/31/20 - 10/31/20
Come grab a free pumpkin and help us decorate the Town Green for Halloween! Pumpkins provided by Lewis Creek Farm and Full Belly Farm.
Carving tools and LED candles will be provided by the Rec. Department.
Please observe physical distancing, wear a mask and stay home if you feel sick.
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