The History of Basin Harbor in Vermont
Monday, December 23rd, 2019
Here at Basin Harbor, we’re proud to be a multigenerational hotel. Our resort has been in the Beach family since the 1890s, and this beautiful ground we occupy on the Vermont shores of Lake Champlain is, of course, more venerable yet. Whether you explicitly seek it out or not, a sense of deep history is…
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Vermont
Monday, December 23rd, 2019
While Basin Harbor isn’t open for New Year’s Eve—we’re busy celebrating with family and doing the work necessary to kick off our 2020 season with a bang—there are, of course, many reasons to mark the holiday in the great state of Vermont. Rather than provide a comprehensive overview of NYE happenings around the state, we’ll…
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Local, Fresh and Lakeside: Dining at Basin Harbor
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
At the heart of the Basin Harbor experience is the onsite dining: Meals at our multiple restaurants help set the tempo of our guests’ days, and reflect our passion for and commitment to local Vermont ingredients. Here’s a look at our establishments and a little about the dining experience at our long-running Lake Champlain resort!
Craft Beer and Brew Tours in Vermont
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
Vermont in general and Basin Harbor specifically are great places to be if you’re a fan of craft beer. The Green Mountain State claims more brewpubs per capita than any other part of the U.S., after all, and our homegrown brewers can hold their own with any in the world for creativity and passion.
Outdoor Fun at Basin Harbor
Thursday, October 31st, 2019
Fine as our indoor spaces are here at Basin Harbor—elegant dining rooms, the gorgeous private sanctuaries of our cottages—there’s no question our lakeside grounds are a major and perennial attraction of our historic resort. We’ve written here before about our many on-the-water activities, our fantastic regional hiking in the Green and Adirondack highlands, and our…
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Reunions, Special Events and Group Activities at Basin Harbor
Thursday, October 31st, 2019
For well more than a century, Basin Harbor has been a sought-after spot for family vacations and other group getaways. Needless to say, our appeal has only grown over the years, with a stellar, evolving lineup of amenities and activities offered against the backdrop of our stunning spread on the shores of Lake Champlain.
A Day in Burlington, Vermont
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
An hour’s drive or less from Basin Harbor lies Vermont’s biggest city and the largest on the shores of Lake Champlain: Burlington. This vibrant college town makes a great outing from our resort, and here are three reasons why—a recipe for a heck of a nice day out and about in the Champlain Valley! Accept…
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Massages, Wellness and Fitness at Basin Harbor
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
What could be better than a wellness getaway on the placid and postcard-perfect doorstep of Lake Champlain? We can’t think of a more luxurious and relaxing spot for some well-earned “me-time” than our historic lakeside resort here at Basin Harbor. In addition to all of the recreational and interpretive activities we offer, we give our guests…
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Beautiful State Parks in Vermont
Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
Vermont maintains one of the best networks of state parks in the country, and when you stay with us here at Basin Harbor at the doorstep of Lake Champlain, you’ve got some of the most popular right at your fingertips! Here’s a look at a mere five parks out of many within convenient striking distance…
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Basin Harbor, A Green Resort
Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
Visitors from near and far have cherished the scenic beauty and natural serenity of Basin Harbor for more than a century. As we see it, part of our responsibility to our guests, to our legacy as a family-run business, and to the land itself—not to mention the wider planet—is to pursue as sustainable an operation…
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