In Basin Harbor's shops, we have gathered an interesting collection of Vermont products, from maple syrup to handcrafted jewelry, and more. Resort and sports wear, and the all-important well-chosen toy await discovery.
The countryside surrounding Basin Harbor is historic and picturesque. The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is at our front door. It is a must-see destination as it explains the historic context of the Champlain Valley in ways that both adults and children will enjoy.
Nearby Vergennes (7 miles) sports a theatre, excellent restaurants and a collection of shops featuring antiques, clothing, Vermont art and crafts, toys and curios.
Middlebury (20 miles), the home of Middlebury College, is an archetypal Vermont college town. It contains many interesting shops, restaurants and galleries.
Shelburne Museum (23 miles) is a vast collection of collections of Americana, including many historic buildings moved to the site. Dolls, quilts, farm implements, sleighs and carriages and a life-sized carved circus train are among the many exhibits. On the way, stop by Dakin Farm and sample delicious hams, sausages, maple syrup and other New England delicacies.
 Burlington (30 miles), Vermont's largest city, is the home of the University of Vermont.
Fort Ticonderoga (35 miles) is the site of America's first victory during the Revolutionary War, on May 10, 1775. Benedict Arnold and a band of rugged Green Mountain Boys captured the strategic fort from a sleeping British force.
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