Things to do & places to visit in Essex, Vermont, United States

Essex city in Vermont, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Thursday, May 02, 2024, 16:35.

Top things to do (20)

• Private Tours
• Horseback Riding Tours
• Art Galleries
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Bike Tours
• Spas
• Bars & Clubs
• Breweries
• Auto Racing Tracks
• Game & Entertainment Centers
• Shopping Malls
• Golf Courses
• Factory Outlets
• Balloon Rides
• Multi-day Tours
• Day Trips
• Fishing Charters & Tours
• Sports Complexes
• River Rafting & Tubing
• Farms

Top places to visit (22 attractions)

1. 5.0 Above Reality Inc. Hot Air Balloon Rides (172 reviews)
   - A perfect night with a great crew!
   Balloon Rides
   
   
   I can't say enough good things about this company! We were scheduled for a flight on Sunday morning. On Saturday we got a call that the weather wasn't looking great for Sunday but he had an opening that night. We took it! The weather was perfect. They picked us up at the hotel and drove us to the launch site. We were given great safety instructions then got to watch the steps of inflating. We had such a clear night and sailed over the Lake (even got a nice dip). The boaters made us feel like movie stars with all their cameras and horn honking! We had a perfect flight with a very smooth landing. Never even felt a bounce. The ground crew was ready and waiting with champagne and chocolates. It was a nice touch to have our pictures waiting at the end! See more..
   
2. 5.0 1st Republic Brewing Co (29 reviews)
   - Met expectations
   Thursday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
   
   
   1st Republic Brewing Company is a Veteran owned microbrewery in Essex Junction, VT. We brew a great variety of beers for everyone to enjoy. Stop on by for a flight or pint. Cheers! See more..
   
3. 5.0 MetroRock Vermont (4 reviews)
   - daughter is crazy about about climbung since discovering NetroRock
   Game & Entertainment Centers
   Love this place. We love climbing at this gym. The staff are so friendly & approachable. They will really go out of their way to help or answer any questions. Climbers of all abilities will have a great time here and find all the challenge they want. My daughter is eager to join their climbing team. How cool is that? She is a new member this month and climbs multiple times per week. As an ex competitive gymnast (State and Regional Champion) she is well suited for this sport. Go Emma! See more..
   
4. 5.0 Dragonfly Treasures (2 reviews)
   - Shopping is great
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
   The outlets are very close to the Essex Resort and Spa. Worth walking over and taking the hotel shuttle. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Farm to Fork Fitness Adventures (1 review)
   - The best events anywhere!!!
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Bike Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips
   
   
   The very best and well run events anywhere! Every detail had been thought of, planned, and offered for a very efficient and first class experience! From details given leading up to the event, check-in the day of, support during the event along with fantastic post ride attention and offerings, these are truly memorable events! The farm stops offering home made treats and snacks are not only good, but you learn about the area and farms! I’ve done 17 of them so far and can’t wait for more! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Chapin Orchard (1 review)
   - Apple Picking in Vermont
   Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Farms
   
   
   One of the great things about fall in Vermont is visiting the vast array of orchards that dot the countryside. Getting one’s fill of apple and cider donuts is one of the season’s highpoints. Locally, just 5 minutes outside of the 5 Corners of Essex Junction is Chapin’s Apple Orchard. Visitors to The Chapin Orchards will be amazed at the variety of apples that are grown there as well as the farm pressed cider, pumpkins, gourds and other seasonal Vermont that are available. If you’re making a day of it, Chapin’s offers picnic benches to enjoy the fresh air, a cup of their hot coffee and donut or if you pack a lunch in, you’ve got a place to set up on. So whether it’s a gathering a bag of fresh apples, picking up some native maple syrup or just enjoying an afternoon outside, Chapin’s Orchard is the place to go. Chapin’s Orchard is located at 150 Chapin Road. When you get to the intersection of VT 15 and 128 in Essex Center just before the Essex Free Library, bear left and follow the signs. You’ll be glad you did! See more..
   
7. 4.5 Spa at the Essex (127 reviews)
   - Great services
   Spas
   
   
   Spa at The Essex is your ideal sanctuary. A visit to the only full-service spa in the Burlington, VT area is an invitation to treat yourself to the ultimate getaway experience. Our Recipe for Relaxation encourages our Spa guests to arrive early to unwind and enjoy all of the Spa’s numerous amenities: •Ten treatment rooms •25-yard indoor lap pool •Oversized outdoor hot tub (open year-round) •Steam rooms •Saunas •Relaxation lounges •Social lounge •Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal) •Full-service salon •Fitness center MASSAGES include Custom, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Warm Stone BODY TREATMENTS include Deep Detox, Mineral Mimosa, Muscle Melt, Honey Bee Propolis FACIAL TREATMENTS include Essex Custom, Organic Glacial, Uplifting Facial PLUS MEN'S TREATMENTS, COUPLES TREATMENTS, AND PACKAGES SALON SERVICES include Manicures, Pedicures, Styling, Highlights/Color, Makeup, Waxing See more..
   
8. 4.5 On Tap Bar (18 reviews)
   - Always good
   Bars & Clubs
   Great food and good service from a wonderful staff. Reminds me of Cheers in Boston. Try the chicken sandwich. You can't go wrong. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Purple Sage Salt Cave (7 reviews)
   - very cool experience
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas
   
   
   The Salt Cave was designed to help you leave your worries behind with the aid of soft golden lighting from the Himalayan Salt, peaceful music, and comfortable lounge chairs. We encourage this quiet time to be used for relaxation or meditation. This will ensure a quality experience for all in attendance. Aside from the already rich Himalayan Salt, a salt generator crushes pharmaceutical-grade salt into micron-sized dry aerosol particles that are inhaled. Dry Salt Therapy, also known as Halotherapy, benefits adults and children alike as well as athletes and animals. Halotherapy may be very beneficial for overall wellness by removing the toxicity from the respiratory system, improving the function and appearance of the skin, and boosting the immune system. Our cave has a high microbial cleanliness, free from fungi, pollen, dust mites and bacteria; as salt naturally inhibits their development. See more..
   
10. 4.5 ArtHound Gallery (4 reviews)
    - Wonderful new gallery!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
    So happy to see such a classy new art and craft gallery in Chittenden County. A brilliant showcase for all the talented local artists and artisans that grace our state. The owners are knowledgable and friendly hosts. Go, and then keep going back. See more..
    
11. 4.0 The Links at Lang Farm (8 reviews)
    - great golf great price
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Golf Courses
    
    
    With 4,000 challenging yards weaving between wetlands, pumpkin patches and old-growth white pines The Links provides one of the most fun and unique golf experiences in the state. With three sets of tees The Links is a great course for the first-timer, or the skilled veteran and is well-known for the great conditions and superb greens that gently roll and twist around deep, guarding bunkers. The pace of play consistently falls under three and a half hours and is by-far the quickest, most enjoyable round of public golf in the Greater Burlington area. With 18-holes of superb golf, a 20-station practice facility with a full bent grass teeing area, as well as, a practice bunker, and two putting and chipping greens The Links at Lang Farm is the perfect place to practice and improve your game. Whether it’s a quick round of golf, a corporate event or an individual looking to wind-down at the end of a day with a bucket of balls The Links at Lang Farm is the place to play. See more..
    
12. 4.0 Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center (7 reviews)
    - Very fun, interactive, and entertaining...highly recommend
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Game & Entertainment Centers
    Very fun, interactive, and entertaining...highly recommend. Good for all ages and lots of laughter. A must for Waikiki See more..
    
13. 4.0 Hornets' Nest (1 review)
    - Fun Local Bar
    Bars & Clubs
    Small, really small local bar. Good beer selection, friendly bartenders and great sidewalk seating in the summer. See more..
    
14. 3.5 Essex Outlets (71 reviews)
    - Grocery store
    Spent 2-3 hours Factory Outlets
    
    
    We got their late so we weren’t able to do much shopping. They have some restaurants, grocery, movie theater and outlets. We were staying at the Essex Hotel across the highway. It’s within walking distance. See more..
    
15. 3.5 Essex Speedway & Action Center (6 reviews)
    - Fun, for sure.
    Thursday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Auto Racing Tracks
    A fun place with fast karts and a decent track. My only problem with the place is the food. Below average for this type of facility, for sure. See more..
    
16. 3.0 Essex Country Club (1 review)
    - Good spot for golfing without a crowd
    Spent 2-3 hours Golf Courses
    There are many courses to choose from when you are in the Burlington area for golf. Essex Country Club is one we return to often. It has a good variety of holes - from short to long, to some with hazards, to some picturesque. A great course to walk, because it's not very hilly. The back nine offers some elevation change to add to the variety. I would consider Essex among the top 10-15 in Chittenden County. See more..
    
17. 2.5 Murray's Tavern (3 reviews)
    - Local Bar
    Bars & Clubs
    Local bar with regulars. Good prices on drinks and beer, somewhat limited selection but the price is right. See more..
    
18. Capri Little (0 review)
    Multi-day Tours • River Rafting & Tubing • Fishing Charters & Tours • Horseback Riding Tours • Day Trips
    
    
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19. Purple Sage (0 review)
    Spas
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20. Pearl Street Pub (0 review)
    Thursday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
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21. Essex Experience (0 review)
    Shopping Malls
    The Essex Experience is a creative hub and event space featuring over 20 Vermont businesses and hundreds of Vermont entrepreneurs & artists See more..
    
22. The Strike Zone (0 review)
    Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sports Complexes
    Vermont's premier Baseball & Softball training facility! We offer Private Lessons, Cage Rentals, Camps/Clinics, Birthday Parties/Corporate Events, and Batting Cages with Pitching Machines that are fun for all ages! See more..