Things to do
Explore the Natural World
The Lake Champlain Islands and neighboring communities offer almost endless opportunities to explore the world around us or simply get outside. Multiple types of habitat can be found on the Islands, from forests to marshes to Lake Champlain itself. Each is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.
Many of the nature preserves have walking trails, so pull on your sneakers and take a walk on the wild side.
The Lake Champlain Islands and neighboring communities offer almost endless opportunities to explore the world around us or simply get outside. Multiple types of habitat can be found on the Islands, from forests to marshes to Lake Champlain itself. Each is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.
Many of the nature preserves have walking trails, so pull on your sneakers and take a walk on the wild side.
Explore the Arts
Perhaps it’s the beautiful surroundings, but the Lake Champlain Islands and neighboring communities are filled with talented people creating arts of all kinds, from painters to woodworkers to musicians.
The area’s open spaces provide ideal outdoor venues for performances.
Find a gift for a friend or something for yourself or your home, created right here in the Islands.
The area’s open spaces provide ideal outdoor venues for performances.
Find a gift for a friend or something for yourself or your home, created right here in the Islands.
Explore Lake Champlain
If you want to spend time on the water, you are in the right place. Lake Champlain offers many recreational opportunities --
*Boating *Kayaking *Canoeing *Swimming *Fishing *Paddlesurfing *&More
*Boating *Kayaking *Canoeing *Swimming *Fishing *Paddlesurfing *&More
Cycling the Champlain Islands
It’s that time of year when bicyclists and extra traffic share Island roadways. It’s always a good idea for motorists and bicyclists to use some courtesy and common sense when traveling through Grand Isle County and Vermont in the summer months. Drivers have to be patient and bikers should stay single file at the side of the road, except in places like the drawbridge where bicycles and motorists can merge.
When you have to be patient dealing with your fellow travelers, it’s always a good time to take a deep breath and look around and remember that you’re very lucky to be on the road in paradise.
When you have to be patient dealing with your fellow travelers, it’s always a good time to take a deep breath and look around and remember that you’re very lucky to be on the road in paradise.
Sites to See
Historic sites, statues, miniature castles and more.
Have Some Family Fun
The Islands and neighboring communities are the perfect place to get outside and have fun together. This is just a sampling of the activities for families.
Sunrises & Sunsets
With the Green Mountains to the east and the Adirondacks to the west, the Lake Champlain Islands offer some simply spectacular views of the sun both rising and setting.