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Champlain Islands
Island-Hop Through Vermont's Champlain Islands, Where Scenic Lake Views, Waterfront Villages, Farm Stands and Laid-Back Adventures Await.
From South Hero to Isle La Motte, Vermont’s Champlain Islands offer lakeside adventures, scenic drives, local farms, waterfront dining and island charm.
Local favorites in Champlain Islands
Restaurant
The Main Stop
Local shop
Hero’s Welcome
Bakery
Bittersweet Bakery
Creemee or ice cream stand
Christie’s Gone Bananas
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Guides to Champlain Islands
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Casual Eats
Keep Driving North for Donuts and Creemees at The Main Stop in Alburgh, Vermont
Keep driving north through Vermont's Champlain Islands for creative donuts, rotating flavors, creemees and sandwiches at this little Alburgh shop near the Canadian border.
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Family Friendly
Why Are There Hundreds of Colorful Birdhouses in South Hero, Vermont?
Vermont has its fair share of unusual roadside attractions, but one of the most colorful can be found along a quiet road in South Hero, where…
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Vermont Fall
Add Allenholm Farm to Your Fall Trip Through Vermont’s Champlain Islands
One of my favorite Vermont fall treats is waiting in South Hero: an apple slushee topped with a maple creemee and maple candy at Allenholm Farm, a longtime Champlain Islands apple orchard.
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Champlain Islands
Why Are There Miniature Stone Castles Hiding Around South Hero, Vermont?
Miniature castles built from Vermont fieldstone are scattered around South Hero. Learn the story of Harry Barber and turn your next Champlain Islands drive or bike ride into a castle hunt.
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Hikes
Fox Hill: An Easy Vermont Hike With Lake Champlain Views
Take an easy walk through Snow Farm Vineyard to Fox Hill for sweeping Lake Champlain, Adirondack and Green Mountain views.
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Champlain Islands
White’s Beach: A Lake Champlain Swim in South Hero, Vermont
Cool off at White's Beach in South Hero, a laid-back Lake Champlain swimming spot surrounded by some of my favorite island stops.
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Casual Eats
Pull Over for Vermont’s Original Banana Stand in the Champlain Islands
There’s a roadside banana stand in Vermont’s Champlain Islands where you can grab a frozen chocolate-covered banana on the honor system seven days a week. Meet Christie’s Gone Bananas, a quirky summer stop that’s been a local favorite since 2019.
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Roadside Attractions
Visit One of America’s Oldest Log Cabins in Grand Isle, Vermont
Built in 1783, before Vermont became a state, the Hyde Log Cabin in Grand Isle is believed to be Vermont's oldest surviving log cabin and one of the oldest in America. Step inside this tiny historic home and discover more than 240 years of Champlain Islands history.
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Bakeries
Bittersweet Bakery: A Roadside Microbakery in Grand Isle, Vermont
Pull over for homemade treats at Bittersweet Bakery, a mom-run, honor-system roadside microbakery in Vermont's Champlain Islands.
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Champlain Islands
The Best Things to Do in Vermont’s Champlain Islands This Summer
Planning a summer trip to Vermont’s Champlain Islands? Explore my favorite stops for beaches, farmstands, bakeries, breweries, wine, local food, quirky roadside attractions and some of the best Lake Champlain views.
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