If you're looking for an activity that allows you to explore the outdoors with your family, the Burlington Bike Path (enjoyburlington.com) is a top choice. The Burlington Bike Path is 7.6 miles in length and runs along the shore of Lake Champlain, making it a scenic route for recreational riding. You can enjoy views of the lake and the Adirondack mountains while walking, jogging, biking or skating on the path, and it is free of charge.
The Spirit of Ethan Allen III (soea.com) is a cruise ship that offers daily sight-seeing cruises as well as themed cruises for families across Lake Champlain. The ship offers gourmet food, special brunch, lunch and dinner cruises, as well as performers and dance lessons. Elvis and Patsy Cline impersonators provide a retro feel, while variety show and 'dueling pianos' nights offer laughs and surprises. Prices and cruise lengths vary.
If your children are curious and adventurous, the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center (echovermont.org/) can suit their interests well. The facility offers animal feedings and shows and a wide variety of permanent and rotating exhibits, including Frogworld, Discovery Place and the opportunity to act as a meteorologist in the ECHO television studio. In addition to modern creatures, the ECHO exhibits offer a glimpse into the history of the people and animals in the Vermont area.
If your children enjoy playing or watching sports, Leddy Park Arena (enjoyburlington.com) can be a desirable destination. Leddy Park arena offers open skating sessions as well as lessons for hockey and figure skating. Leddy Park arena offers rentals if you don't have skates. If you and your children would rather watch than skate, you can observe the Vermont Children's Theatre on Ice or the Ice Crystals Synchronized Skating Team for an unforgettable experience.
