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Charlotte, Vermont Activities and Regional Links
Located between Shelburne and Vergennes, in the heart of the Champlain valley, in Chittenden County. These pages describe many exciting activities and attractions that are available to visitors within 1 hour of the Mt. Philo Inn Apartments.  

Lake Champlain & the Adirondack Mountains as seen from Mount Philo

 

 

 




Lake Champlain & the Adirondack Mountains as seen from Mount Philo

Charlotte
Sports
Restaurants
Local Links
Middlebury Attractions
Weather and Other Information
Museums and Historical Places

 

The following informational links are provided in order to help you plan your stay with us. But we urge you "Don't Leave" our Web site without first making a "Bookmark" to enable you to easily and quickly return.

 

Other Outdoor Activities TOP OF PAGE

Vermont's State Parks Locator MapFor information on all of Vermont's State Parks, including excellent photos and helpful background information.
Auto Touring & Fall Foliage ViewingA guide for driving through the Green Mountains during peak foliage season.
Silver LakeA pristine and totally natural lake just a short hike from Branbury State Park.
Branbury State ParkA beautiful beach and picnic area in a park setting with many beautiful shade trees. Lake Dunmore is a jewel, with a cliff-like backdrop. Hike to Falls of Lana and Silver Lake if you have time.

Camel's HumpSomewhat challenging, but worth the effort for the spectacular views it offers.

Green Mountain Guide to FishingIf you are interested in sportfishing, charter boats
Charter Fishing Boat on Lake Champlainare available in Burlington, at Basin Harbor and at other places on the Lake nearby. This charter fishing boat site will enable you to get information before you arrive.

Baseball. The Expos, the A team of the Montreal Expos, can be seen at Centennial Field in Burlington throughout the summer. You can see a professional baseball game played by our very popular farm team. Many say it's baseball at its finest. Both the team and the fans are great.

Lake Placid Olympic SiteIn the Winter of 1980, Lake Placid was the subject of attention of everybody. There is much to see and do here now, in all seasons. A fairly short 2.5 hour drive from here, you may want to visit it while you're in the region.

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Middlebury ActivitiesTOP OF PAGE

University of Vermont's Morgan Horse Farm

 Morgan horse

A special attraction not only for horse lovers, but also those interested to see a wonderful old Victorian barn in a beautiful setting. The beautiful Morgan colts may be on a lunge line in front of a large statue of a Morgan horse, making the total picture even more spectacular.

 

Morgan Horse

Guide to Middlebury 

Information about Middlebury. Pictured is a Town Landmark - the Congregational Church on the Green.

The Sugarbush Vermont Express For those interested in a nostalgic train ride, this wonderful train goes from Middlebury to Burlington, with stops in Vergennes and Shelburne. Bicycles can be taken on the train and a shuttle bus is available for transportation from each stop to places of interest in that town. On Tuesdays, the train runs from Middlebury to Rutland, stopping in Brandon.
Vermont State Craft Center at Frog Hollow A juried craft gallery and sales store for craft items of exceptional quality. Even if you don't buy anything, you'll be amazed at the skill of the craftspeople whose work is displayed.
Vermont  Folklife Center  This site provides a listing of heritage related museums and historic sites by town. It includes the Vermont Folklife Center, the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm and the Sheldon Museum in Middlebury, and many others throughout the State of Vermont.
Middlebury College Information on many College activities
The Weekly CalendarWhat's going on when you'll be here.
The Arts CalendarWhat exhibits and performances to see
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Early Summer Concert of the
Vermont Symphony Orchestra at
Middlebury College Football Stadium
Locator  Locate Someone on Campus
Sports  Information and Schedules

Museums and Historic SitesTOP OF PAGE

Part of Shelburne Museum's Quilt Collection

Shelburne Museum  A special museum of Early American and European fine art. With over 80,000 items displayed in 37 historic-interest buildings which are themselves part of the collection, this is a truly spectacular collection of Americana. It also includes European art displayed in a reconstruction of a Manhattan town house of the Webb family. If you don't know about this museum, and have an interest in any of the major collections (Quilts, Decoys, Weathervanes, Carriages, Sleighs, Wagons, the Steamboat Ticonderoga, New England Homes and their Antique Furnishings, Tools, Farm Implements, Circus Parade Carved Wooden Models, etc.) plan not to miss it! Take advantage of the 2-day ticket privilege and our discount ticket voucher
Shelburne Farms  A 1,400 acre estate on a beautiful point of land commanding a view of a major part of Lake Champlain. It was the summer home of Dr. William Seward Webb and his wife Lila Vanderbilt Webb. Their son, J. Watson Webb, married Electra Havemeyer, the founder of the Shelburne Museum. Be sure to visit the Museum, and try to tie in a visit to this spectacular estate.

the Rokeby Museum

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum  A special small museum, providing insight into the maritime history of Lake Champlain, and also preserving the boatbuilding craft, through instruction programs for children and adults.

Fort Ticonderoga  A very large and impressive fort which had a major influence on the Revolutionary War, and may have determined its outcome. Special event dates are noted on the Web site. Take the Fort Ti Ferry (one of the oldest continually-operating ferries in the country, guided by an underwater cable) to ease into history and slow your pace. A cruise aboard M/V Carillon enables you to see the fort from Lake Champlain, and also provides a wonderful narrated history lesson by Mahlon Teachout, the Captain.

"The strength of the Fort exceeds ye most sanguine imagination. Nature and Art are joined to render it impregnable."
by Eli Forbush, a Massachusetts soldier, 1759

Carillon Cruise to Fort Ticonderoga
Sheldon Museum   Henry Sheldon was a dynamic and public-spirited town father in the early days of Middlebury. He was also an amazing collector of many things and a person of varied interests. The museum houses items collected by him, and it is a wonderful historical resource.
Mount Independence State Historic Site

A new museum was opened at this site in July, 1996. This Vermont fort combined its guns with New York's Fort Ticonderoga to make the southern end of Lake Champlain impenetrable as a water access for both the French and British.

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Weather and Other Information TOP OF PAGE
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Middlebury Weather  Weather and climate information which may help in deciding how much to pack!

 

Burlington Weather  More weather!

Links TOP OF PAGE

Travel tips  Tips we think are helpful furnished by various people
Vermont Department of Travel & Tourism

Good information for planning your visit

Vermont Chamber of Commerce  Information on many travel-related subjects.
Vermont Artisans Directory  Great directory to the State's artisans.
Yoga Vermont   Yoga Vermont is an Astanga Yoga Studio located in Burlington, Vermont. Instructors lead both traditional style Astanga Yoga and stand on your hands non-traditional. We offer daily classes and workshops both at the studio and on the road across the country.
Vermont Life Magazine  Good information source and good magazine
Discover Vermont  It may provide helpful information

Lake Champlain Land Trust  Preserving the Lake's scenic beauty, public access, and wildlife habitats 

Vermont Heritage Network

Vermont State Parks

Vermont Life Magazine

Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce

Other Links:
Extended stay in New York City:  extended stay

 

 

Places to Visit:  Ben & Jerry's factory, Vt. Teddy Bear factory, Ferrisburg Artisans Guild, Red Earth Pottery, Magic Hat Brewery, Otter Creek Brewery.

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