Museums
Bixby Memorial Library
William Gove Bixby (1829-1907), a lifelong resident of Vergennes, left
most of his estate to build and maintain a public library that would
serve the towns of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham.
Designed in a classic Greek Revival style around a central rotunda,
with a stained glass dome overhead. 802-877-2211.
Chimney Point State Historic Site
Site of early Native American campsites and French Colonial Settlement.
Museum. 7305 VT Rte. 125, Addison, VT 05491. 802-759-2412.
Fort Ticonderoga
18th c. fort, museum, restored gardens, costumed interpreters, Fife
& Drum Corps, artillery demos,
restaurant. Minutes from Vermont via ferry. Open daily early May to mid
October. 518-585-2821.
Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
Site of the on only Revolutionary War battle fought in Vermont.
Battlefield, trails, visitor center and museum. Monument Road,
Hubbardton. 802-273-2282.
Ilsley Public Library
The library collection includes Vermont history, genealogy resources,
and books by recent authors. Local artist also exhibit their works.
Free WiFi. 802-388-4095.
Mount Independence State Historic Site
Revolutionary War fort site. Remains of Blockhouse, gun batteries,
hospital and star fort. Lake Champlain, Orwell. 802-948-2000.
Robert Frost Interpretive
Trail and Wayside Area
2 areas located on Rte. 125, Ripton. Frost poems and interpretive
information mounted on plaques along trail; 3/10 mile handicapped
accessible. Picnic facilities at Wayside Area. 802-388-4362.
DAR John Strong Mansion Museum
200
year old home of Revolutionary patriot and his family. Tours include
the Strong family story intertwined with traditions of 18th century
life of interest to adults and children. Open Fri.-Mon. Rte. 17,
Addison, VT 05491. 802-759-2309.
Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
1829 mansion with local history exhibits; research center; museum shop;
special programs. 1 Park Street, downtown Middlebury. 802-388-2117.
Lake
Champlain Maritime Museum
Discover why Lake Champlain is perhaps the most historic body of water
in North America. Historic exhibits, nautical archeology, and
Revolutionary War gunboat replica Philadelphia II. Open daily 10 am-5
pm, mid-May—mid-October. 802-475-2022.
Middlebury College Museum of Art
Highlights include 19th and 20th Century galleries and traveling
exhibitions. Open Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12-5
pm. Closed Mondays. Free. Center for the Arts, Rte. 30, Middlebury.
802-443-5007.
New
England Maple Museum
The story of maple sugaring in the world's largest maple museum.
Antiques, slide show, folk-art exhibits, maple syrup samples. A
simulated boiling process, "sap to syrup" is presented all year. Gift
shop with mail-order service. Open daily. Admission with senior rates
and AAA. Rte. 7 in Pittsford. 802-483-9414.
Rokeby
Museum
National Historic Landmark, underground railroad stop, Vermont time
capsule. House tours Thur.-Sun. Open mid-May—mid-October.
Rte. 7, Ferrisburgh. 802-877-3406.
Vermont Folklife Center
Preserving the Voices and Traditions of Vermont.
Heritage shop and gallery featuring one of a kind heirlooms and
traditional art and crafts handed down through the generations.
Open Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm. 88 Main Street, Middlebury. 802-388-4964.
Things To Do:
• Agricultural Attractions
• Arts
• Factory Tours
• Historic Sites
• Museums
• Sports and Recreation
• Foliage Driving Tours