Resort Near New England’s Oldest and Largest Quilt Festival
Thursday, May 30th, 2019
If you’re a quilter—enthusiastic amateur or stone-cold expert—or simply somebody who appreciates traditional arts-and-crafts, you’ll want to get yourself to Basin Harbor at the end of June. Why? Well, for the oldest and biggest quilt festival in all of New England, that’s why! The Vermont Quilt Festival will be going down for the 43rd time from Wednesday, June…
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Kids Summer Camp on Lake Champlain
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019
Call us biased, but we don’t think there’s a better place in the summertime than the shores of Lake Champlain. Besides the blissful scenery, there’s also oodles of outdoor fun on tap, including for the littler crowd. Here at Basin Harbor, we’re happy to offer a range of different kids camps during the summer: each and every…
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Where to Stay for the Burlington Food Tour
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019
What better—and what tastier—way to delve into the human history of a place than via food? Come stay with us here at Basin Harbor this summer, and you’ll have a unique opportunity to explore the diverse cultural heritage of Vermont’s biggest city not far from our Lake Champlain resort. The Burlington Edible History Tour is a really…
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Mother’s Day at Lake Champlain Resort
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019
One of the all-important dates on the calendar is fast approaching: Mother’s Day. If you’re struggling to come up with the perfect idea for this hallowed holiday—or if you’re suspecting your current plans might be a bit lacking in the “wow” factor—we invite you to surprise that VIP of yours with a Basin Harbor getaway!…
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Luxury Hotel for Vermont International Film Festival
Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
Burlington, Vermont—the biggest city in the Green Mountain State, and within an hour’s drive of Basin Harbor—is a hotbed of arts and culture all year round. Certainly, one of the high points of the Queen City’s cultural calendar is the Vermont International Film Festival, which celebrates its 33rd year in 2019.
Hotel near the Burlington Farmers Market
Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
Vermont has a wonderfully vibrant small-farm and local-agriculture scene: one of the most vibrant in the country, in fact. As a guest of ours here at Basin Harbor on the scenic shores of Lake Champlain, you’re not at all far from one of the great expressions of that farm-to-table scene: the venerable and cherished Burlington Farmers…
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The History of Our Lake Champlain Tour
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
Our big backyard here at Basin Harbor—the Champlain Valley of Vermont—is as historically rich as it is breathtakingly scenic. On a getaway to our lakeside resort—which, given our establishment back in the 19th century, is its own sort of heritage landmark—both that scenery (front and center) and that history are yours to explore to your heart’s…
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Pet Friendly Resorts in Vermont
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
If you’ve got a dog (or three) in your life, you know how challenging it can be to travel sometimes, given how many destinations don’t allow pets. Naturally you sometimes want to share a vacation with your four-legged friend: mostly out of love and companionship, but sometimes for practical reasons—a dearth of dog-sitters, the expense of…
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Where to Go Snowshoeing in Vermont
Friday, January 18th, 2019
Vermont is a small state, no question, but its splendid New England landscapes offer some of the all-around finest outdoor opportunities in the whole country. That’s certainly true this time of year, when a rich snow blanket promises quiet trails through postcard-perfect woods with frosty mountains as backdrop. While you’re waiting for the 2019 season…
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Skiing in Vermont near Basin Harbor
Friday, January 18th, 2019
The bad news: It’s our off-season here at Basin Harbor, so you can’t come enjoy our spectacular lakeside resort right now. (Soon, though!) The good news: You’ve got some of the finest skiing in the East at your disposal here in the Green Mountain State! While you count the days until you can once again…
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