Welcome to Grand Isle State Park, located on South Hero Island in Lake Champlain. The Island, also known as Grand Isle, is 14 miles long and over 3 miles wide, making it the largest in Lake Champlain. It contains the towns of Grand Isle (on the northern half) and South Hero (on the southern half). The North and South Hero Islands are named in honor of early pioneering Vermonters who served in the American Revolution. (Curated content from vtstateparks.com)
Expansive lawns are the center of this 54-acre day use park. The lawn becomes meadow west of the developed area, where the forest along the lakeside is a substantial natural feature. Besides stands of mature, windswept oak and maple on the point, hickory and hop hornbeam are found further inland. (Curated content from vtstateparks.com)
There is a south-facing swimming area and a public boat launch. There are also rental boats available through the park. (Curated content from vtstateparks.com)
Welcome to Snow Farm Vineyard, one of Vermont’s premier vineyards, located on the shores of Lake Champlain. Sip the wine, picnic in the vineyard, and stroll on our 140-acre historic farm. Our wide-open spaces create a vineyard and winery experience unlike any other in Vermont. Drink in the magic of the Islands while you connect with the land and the people you love! (Curated content from www.snowfarm.com)
East Shore Vineyard is a carefully cultivated 11-acre estate with over 8,250 vines perched on the shores of Lake Champlain. Lake Champlain’s 6.8 trillion gallons of water creates a microclimate that makes the surrounding Champlain Valley an ideal place to grow grapes. Since our Vineyard is just a few hundred feet away from the shores, we take full benefit of the micro-climates advantage. (Curated content from www.eastshorevineyard.com)
Sand Bar State Park takes its name from a natural sandbar between South Hero Island in Grand Isle County and the town of Milton on the Vermont mainland. The park is on the mainland, or eastern end, of that sandbar. (Curated content from vtstateparks.com)
The par 3 course at Arrowhead Golf Course in Milton, VT, is the choice setting for golfers of all skill levels. Located only 20 minutes from Burlington and 15 minutes from St. Albans right off of Exit 18, it’s easy for locals and visitors, alike, to come for a relaxing round of this beloved game. (Curated content from arrowheadvt.com)
Welcome to Alburgh Dunes. This 625-acre property became a state park in 1996. It is named for the sand dunes near the center and western end of the south-facing, natural sand beach. This beach is amongst the longest beaches on Lake Champlain. (Curated content from vtstateparks.com)