Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- Burlington's Church Street Marketplace: An award-winning brick-paved pedestrian shopping area with lots of coffee houses, unique shops and wide range of restaurants. Within walking distance.
- Shelburne Museum: One of the world's great collections of American folk art, artifacts and architecture. Enjoy the diversity and delights of this national treasure. Nestled on 45 scenic acres. 37 exhibit buildings. 80,000 artifacts. Annual events and on-going programs for children and families. Owl Cottage Family Activity Center. Hands-on activities, crafts and art projects daily during July and August. Workshops for children, teens and families in theater arts, story quilts, and woodworking. Museum store open daily.
- The Vermont Teddy Bear Company: Delight in the whimsical world of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. Take a fun-filled tour and watch teddy bears come to life before your eyes. Browse for gifts in the Bear Shop and create your own teddy in the "Make a Friend For Life" fun factory. This is a magical place where teddy bears and memories are crafted for a lifetime.
- Grand Isle Lake House: This 55-acre lakefront property, only 35 minutes from Burlington, offers a distinctive setting for social and business affairs. The main building has been restored to its turn-of-the-century charm with a wrap around veranda offering lake views on three sides of the building. The facility accommodates functions up to 250 people and the dining room can hold up to 80 people for a sit down affair with seating for an additional 125 guests on the veranda. The Lake House is also ideal for business retreats and seminars. The quiet solitude of the location provides the necessary focus, while the spectacular views and grounds will inspire and reenergize. The Grand Isle Lake House represents a partnership between the Preservation Trust of Vermont and the owners of Isabel's Catering and the Willard Street Inn. Anyone interested in additional information about the Preservation Trust should contact Paul Bruhn, 802-658-6647. For information about hosting a function at the Lake House, call 802-865-372-5024 and speak to Susan Bumbeck, Director of Special Events.
- Burlington's Flynn Theater: Within walking distance.
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Activities:
- Biking: Burlington Waterfront and bike path are also only a quick walk or drive away
- Golf: within an hour's drive
- Ski Area: within an hour's drive
- Ferry Rides: Enjoy a ferry ride on beautiful Lake Champlain, the most direct route between Vermont and the Adirondacks and, as a round-trip foot passenger, the best way to watch a spectacular Lake Champlain sunset. Come aboard!www.ferries.com
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