Posted in Vermont
May 02, 2020
Day Trips To These 4 Pristine Vermont Beaches On Lake Champlain Belong On Your Summer Bucket List
We all know that Vermont has exceptional hiking trails, ski slopes, and mountain biking terrain, but let’s not leave beaches off the list of Vermont’s nature accolades. As summer inches ever closer, it’s time to start thinking about planning day trips, and these five pristine and bucket-list-worthy beaches are just the places to look. Pack a picnic, bring a frisbee, and lounge in the sand at these five Lake Champlain beaches in Vermont this summer.
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Located in the beautiful Grand Isle County, the Sandbar State Park in the town of Milton is one of the nicest beaches in Vermont. Soft sand, clear water, and stunning expansive views of Lake Champlain make the Sandbar State Park a perfect summer day trip destination.
Deep, soft sand coupled with the pristine blue watercolor of Lake Champlain greets you as you step foot on Thayer Beach. Located in Colchester, the beach is only accessible by foot. From the parking lot, there is a lovely little path that winds through the woods to reach the secluded beach. The walk is about 5-10 minutes.
North Beach is one of the largest beaches in Vermont, and, as with most beaches, it's not always easy to escape the crowds, but the beauty of the location cannot be beaten. Overlooking the Adirondack Mountains, North Beach is possibly the best beach on the list for sunsets and evening swims.
This hidden gem of a beach is a small, rocky beach located in South Hero. A great aspect of this beach is that it is very easily accessible. There is parking on the roadside with the beach only a hundred yards away from the road. The secluded area offers beachgoers a peaceful alternative to larger and busier beaches.
Have you been to these beaches? What are some of your favorite beaches in Vermont? Let us know in the comment section below.
Address: 1215 US-2, Milton, VT 05468, USA
Address: Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Address: Thayer Beach, Colchester, VT 05446, USA
Address: 102 W Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 05486, USA
