We may be closed for the winter as usual here at Basin Harbor, but it’s still a great time to be out and about exploring Vermont. Indeed, the Green Mountain State is one of the most legendary destinations in the country for skiing and snowboarding, and a host of long-running and renowned hills lie within…
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Vermont Skiing & Riding near Basin Harbor
Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
Exciting Winter Adventures in Burlington, Vermont
Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
Vermont’s generous snowfall and abundant public lands translate to one of the standout winter playgrounds in the U.S.A. This may be the time of year here at Basin Harbor when we take care of regular maintenance, improvements, and other projects ahead of our spring opening, but we still like to share with our readers and…
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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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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.
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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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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Visit Lake Champlain Chocolates near our Vermont Resort
Saturday, July 6th, 2019
If you’ve got a sweet tooth like we have—and, specifically, an obsession for chocolate—we’ve got great news for you. As a guest of ours here at Basin Harbor, enjoying our warm-hearted hospitality and historic accommodations on the shores of Lake Champlain, you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump from a truly fantastic regional chocolate…
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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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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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