What a treat! Highly recommend this spot to view an eclectic and vast assortment of items. Found…read morethis place on Reddit, and really didn't know what to expect. A perfect slightly-rainy day activity, but bring an umbrella. AAA and student discounts available. Open seasonally (check their website) but daily from 10am-5pm. We arrived at 10:30am and didn't leave until closing @ 5pm. They allow you to visit the following day if you show your receipt. We took our time, stopping by the cafe a couple times, only rushing a bit in the last 20 minutes, although we did not see the exhibitions in the shiny and new exhibition center near the entrance. Could definitely knock this place out in one day if you were efficient. Little shuttles available (think long, covered golf carts), running every ~15 minutes. Don't miss the Prentis and Stencil House tours (10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. 45 minutes) and Ticonderoga steamboat tours (11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 45 minutes). The top floor of the Ticonderoga was closed off due to rain (potential slipping). Demonstrations at the blacksmith and printing house, which was a pleasant surprise (special thanks to Joe!). Plethora of impressive and comprehensive collections ranging from circus, carriage, taxidermy, furniture, dolls, paintings - really anything and everything!

I loved the Ticonderoga and the shuttles. Also the shuttles and the maintenance golf carts look the…read moresame so some of the time what we thought was a shuttle was a maintenance golf cart. Also it was hot out. Also loved the print shop, weaving, and the blacksmith. Carousel ride was good and smooth.

Great short day stop for families with toddlers through elementary kids…read more Lots of hands on exhibits and STEM stations with a sharp focus on preservation of the aquatic life on Lake Champlain. It's a very small museum/science center but you simply can't beat the views and location and it's a must stop for families with little kids visiting Burlington. Recommend a creemee from Marina up the top of the hill or a coffee from Skinny Pancake after and a stroll along the marina and pier.

Such a nice little aquarium and community science center! Joined a presentation about frogs and…read moreenjoyed seeing many native fish and amphibians in the exhibits.

This museum has so any neat items to view and such a wonderful tour about the history of the area…read more The Exhibit Manager, Richard, was amazing - he was very accommodating, knowledgeable and passionate about the work he does. I recommend people visit to support such an amazing museum!

I stop by this store every time I'm in Burlington. Over the years I've bought many different art…read moreprints and trinkets and they're still some of my favorites I have in my home. There's a good variety of different types of art (some photography, some prints, some originals, pottery, jewelry, etc.) and they're at varying price levels. Though some artists are very expensive, they always have a ton of stuff that is really affordable, as well. I'm always able to find something at my desired price point for the day. I never mind spending a little more because everything is made by local Vermont artists, and makes for much nicer gifts than generic tourist trap type things. Their selection of ornaments for this year is so cute! Definitely recommend a stop in here over most other places on Church St.

I wasn't certain what to expect on our first visit. My wife, baby and I were walking on Church…read moreStreet and she suggested we go in. I am excited that she wanted to. I was lost in a world of art. Photography, paints, wood working, metal, furniture, ceramics... and much more. Finally my wife had to come to me and snap me out of my Vermont-local-artist-creativity induced trance. I will go back! Love it!

Came here for the first time to attend an outside concert (mumford & sons/noah kahan). So I cant…read morespeak for actual inside of the expo or any non-concert events here. It's very clear that this is used as county fair area, as I could smell manure before we had even gotten up close from parking the car. From the entrance we went it, there was no noticeable vendors and we only saw 1 regular beer tent and 1 VIP beer tent. It wasn't until we left to another gate that we saw other options that were not noticed, signed, or advertised from the inside. Thank goodness we didnt get VIP tickets, because they we the FARTHEST away from the stage?? Basically on a small set of metal football bleachers on a patch of grass. Was excited to see water being charged for only $2. Get all the way up to buy one snd it was like warm Dasani. NONE of the staff knew directions in this venue. Asked 3 employees for assistance in pointing me to the direction of the gate I parked at - none of them knew where it was. One employee even grabbed my phone out of my hand when I pulled up the map on the website, then he spent 5 minutes staring at the nap and pointing out all the obviously places around us directly. Had to ask him for my phone back 3 times. Infront of the stage was dirt and tarps and the tarps kept shifting around/wrinkling. There were no parking lot attendants of the way in or out, unless you parked in the upclose parking (extra charge). We all got bottle necked several times trying to leave from the very BACK of the lot. The show itself was good. Great performance. Stage was fine. Cute lights from stage to audience seats up above.

As their slogan goes, these are the best 10 days of summer!…read more I've been coming from Montreal for the past 2 years and absolutely love everything about this fair. It's well organized, there are all kinds of exhibits and activities for everyone. My bf and I are in our mid twenties, with no kids, and we find tons to do. I just wish they published the daily schedule weeks ahead of time instead of just a day before- makes it harder to organize a trip if you're waiting on particular events. The area itself is quite wide, I've been on weekends and never had an issue feeling like it was overcrowded. I think it helps that the cost of rides is also not included in the cost of admission, so you don't have to worry about never ending lineups everywhere. Unlike many other fairs, Champlain Valley has an indoor, air conditionned area with clean bathrooms and seating to take a break if you're just too hot or tired. The traditional giant pumpkin and gardening expo is always fun to watch and truly impressive. There are lots of deformed or giant vegetables and plants, kind of like visiting a museum of oddities. My two favorite things about the fair though are the food and animals! Lots of farm animals and shows, where it be shearing demonstrations on sheep or flying and dancing pigs and dogs, it's always unique and you know you won't see it any other day of the year. There are also some circus acts, hypnosis, and concerts of course. The fair food is also something I would never find back home, my favorite is the one pound burrito and moose nutz (check my pictures to see the cheesy delicious mess!) You also have to try the maple cotton candy and ice cream inside the maple lodge, both are cheaper than the typical stuff you'll find at kiosks. Make sure you bring lots of cash- although you can pay for admission with credit or debit cards, most of the food options are cash only. Last tips may seem obvious but make all the difference: dress appropriately, wear crocs or easily washable shoes because you will be walking in muddy soil or grass at times, bring a hat, sunscreen and take a pamphlet of the schedule to know when the different shows are happening so you won't be roaming around aimlessly. NOTE: there is some free wifi near the South Expo building - elsewhere the signal is too weak or you'll have to pay to connect.

Nice little park with various pottery and metal sculptures.read more

This a great diversion on route 9. When visitos are here, I like to take them to this.. on the way…read moreto Burlington.

This was on my bucket list, and it didn't disappoint! Spending time the farm with 16 adorable…read moregoldens was amazing. Becca and Paul were amazing hosts and gave such a great tour and the pics were absolutely amazing. Despite it being the end of April, we had a magical afternoon of snow that made for awesome pictures. Seriously the happiest I've been in a long time!

We went for the Golden Retriever experience and had a wonderful time bonding with the 10-15 Goldens…read moreranging from 7 months old to 12 years old. There is ample parking and port a potties. You walk a short distance to the barn and open field where we spent time with the pups in both spaces. Green tea and hot chocolate are provided, along with thank you goodie bags at the end. They offer plenty of photo ops with one of the employees capturing majority of the photos with a professional lens. The experience lasted a little over an hour and was great fun. Would definitely recommend, and with taxes it is closer to $100 per person but still worth it. Barn was rustic and spacious, they also provided towels to wipe down the dogs with after playing in the field. Dogs are well kept and groomed as well, no grinch toes! 10/10

Absolutely Love this beautiful and friendly farm! The staff is very welcoming and will greet you as…read moresoon as you walk in. The animals are incredibly friendly and well taken care of. In the summer, they give free hayrides during the Clinton County Fair. Mary the horse is very sweet and the cows and goats will also say hello! In the fall you can pick gorgeous sunflowers and take pictures in the fields. During Halloweekend you can go through the corn mazes and pick out your favorite pumpkin. This place is perfect for families too, the children can visit the petting zoo where the pigs, donkeys, goats roam free in the fences. You can actually walk into their gates and play with them. We loved meeting the baby goat, Loco and her mother Coco! The pigs love their belly rubs and will fall over when scratching them! It's very cute. Many of the things to do here are free so great value! They sell local apples, gifts and fun things in their gift shop too. Supporting the local farms in town is great for the community here. This is one of my favorite local farms to visit in town!

This is truly the best farm. My family and I loved it. If you love animals like us then it's the…read moreplace for you! Everyone was super nice too! Will go again next time we are in Plattsburgh!