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Lake Champlain 5 Ways To Enjoy This Great Lake
ake Champlain is the north will take you through the
largest body of fresh water picturesque towns of South Hero,
in the U.S. after the Great Grand Isle, North Hero, and
Lakes, and at 120 miles in length Alburg just a few miles from the
and an average depth of 400’ and Canadian border.
12 miles across, everything about
it is impressive. But more The Lake Champlain Islands’
impressive than its size is its terrain is flat to gentle rolling
unspoiled beauty. In a state hills, which means bicycling is a
already known for conservation popular way to get around on
and back-to-nature vacations, vacation. In most areas you’ll
Lake Champlain is the secret have unobstructed views of
destination for a growing number Vermont’s Green Mountains to the
of New England vacationers. east, and New York’s Adirondacks
to the west.
Here’s my pick of five
destinations and attractions in BURLINGTON - LAKE CHAMPLAIN’S
the Lake Champlain region when CITY
you visit...
Though Montpelier is the state
ISLAND HOPING VERMONT STYLE: capital of Vermont, its largest
city is Burlington, which sits on
The northern half of Lake the shore of Lake Champlain, with
Champlain contains a wonderful the stunning backdrop to the east
patchwork of Islands. The largest of the Green Mountains.
of the Islands are interconnected
with each other and the Vermont Activities in Burlington include
mainland by Route 2 in the south ECHO, Vermont’s world-class lake
and Route 78 in the north. aquarium and science center on
Following Route 2 from south to the waterfront, Lake Champlain
Chocolates guided factory tour, But center stage on either cruise
where you can see these famous is the stunning views of the
chocolates made right before your Islands and the surrounding
eyes, and The Ethan Allen mountains of Vermont and New
Homestead and Museum. Complete York.
your day with a train ride
through the beautiful Champlain DIVING FOR WRECKS
Valley on the Green Mountain
Railroad. The train meanders If diving for wrecks is your
through gently rolling green passion then in Lake Champlain
pastures to Shelburne and back. you’ve come to the right place.
The Lake is considered by many
CRUISES ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN divers to have the best
collection of historic shipwrecks
Two cruise boats operate on Lake in North America.
Champlain in the summer - "The
Spirit of Ethan Allen III" Eight of these wrecks are
accommodates 500 people and the preserved for the enjoyment of
"Northern Lights" has room for divers, and under the watchful
150 guests. Both these boats eye of the Lake Champlain
leave from the docks in Underwater Historic Preserve.
Burlington. These wrecks offer a unique
experience for northeast diving.
While cruising you’ll listen as The types of wrecks vary from a
tour guides discuss the Lake horse ferry to canal boats, with
Champlain region’s rich some located close to both the
revolutionary past, the Vermont and New York shorelines
importance of the Native of the Lake. Diving experience
Americans of this area, and required ranges from beginner to
interesting facts about the Lake. advance.
For more information on these STATE PARKS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN
wrecks visit the Preserve’s site
at www.lcmm.org. There are over 50 State Parks in
Vermont, and the Lake Champlain
LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM area contains twelve of those
state parks, and includes: Alburg
The Lake Champlain Maritime Dunes, Knight Point, Sandy Bar,
Museum is located near Vergennes, Burton Island, Grand Isle, Knight
and is a marvelous way to Island, North Hero, and Woods
experience the historical Island in the Lake Champlain
significance of the lake. The Island chain. Other state parks
museum at Basin Harbor provides on the Lake’s shore are: Kill
opportunities to step back in Kare, Kingsland Bay, Button Bay,
time as you explore a and DAR.
Revolutionary War gunboat, watch
craftsmen use traditional Within these Vermont State Parks
shipbuilding skills, and learn are opportunities for hiking,
about nautical life in the biking, camping, boating,
Champlain Valley during the fishing, picnicking, and
conflicts of the 18th century. swimming. The parks are a
wonderful way to relax and enjoy
The Museum is self-guided but has the waters of the Lake for a day
plenty of demonstrations for you or longer, and to hike trails in
to stop and view as you wander between a swim and reading your
around. novel.
About the Author:
For details on these and other destinations on Vermont vacations and to pick up your free vacation reports go to Cliff's New England Vacations site at: http://www.new-england-vacations-guide.com/
Read more articles by: Cliff Calderwood
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