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County in Vermont, United States
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Possibly the world's oldest coral reef.
18 hole lakeside golf course.
Bike along the Champlain Bikeway or along a quiet road. Trails can be found around the islands.
Charter a boat or bring your own
Take a seaplane ride of learn how to fly one.
9-hole golf course with attached cottages. Call first to make sure you can play if you aren't staying here.
Choose from a variety of sandwiches at this general store. There are also baked goods and coffee for sale and a small convenience store area with packaged food for sale. The sandwiches are all named after a local landmark or historical figure. Across the street is a patio which overlooks the ironically named "City Bay" and the Green Mountains beyond.
This fine dining restaurant features views of the lake, a pub, and outdoor seating in the summer.
Grab a sandwich or salad at this art gallery cafe.
Kim's Snack Stand
Kim's Snack Shack-best burgers, fries, and clam strips on the north end of the island
This bistro is the perfect place to eat with all your friends and family. The Blue Paddle offers entrees for lunch, dinner and brunch. It has a nice "homey" feel to it, large deck outside, full service bar and a nice "campy" theme that blends well with the atmosphere of South Hero. All food is available for take-out, morning pastries and coffee are available and the bistro is open year-round!
Pan's Pizza is the place to order from when it's a rainy night and there's nothing else to do. Although they don't do delivery, you can call up and order take-out. Very friendly service and great pizza makes this place a very popular eatery for all Vermonters.
A good place to stop after a long day on the water, featuring an old style pickup window and a selection including burgers, fries, red hots , and grilled cheese. It also has an ice cream counter with over 20 different kinds of ice cream flavors, and they make milk shakes too. Outdoor seating available and gift shop attached to building.
Wally's Place-Bagel & Deli was established only two years ago, but has quickly become a popular destination. They have over a dozen different types of bagels, spreads and breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and they always have fresh Green Mountain Coffee brewing along with other sodas and juices.
Hall Home Place is part of the Hall family farm which has been on Isle LaMotte since the late 18th century. The tasting room is located in a stone farmhouse built in 1828. It is a simple affair with a single table and a few chairs. This remote farm is really off the beaten path. Hall Home Place produces a variety of ice ciders from the farm's apple orchard that you can taste on-site or purchase a bottle to take home with you.
Offers many different types of wines that are made right on their vineyard. With all the able space on their vineyard, they are always open to host weddings and receptions. Also, they host many live concerts in the summer time that occur once to twice a week. They also have a year round tasting area located in Stowe, Vermont, which is on the mainland located minutes away from the Ben and Jerry's Factory. Snow Farm's South Hero tasting room is located near Crescent Bay at the south end of the island. The property contains the highest point on the island and you are free to walk the vineyards. Inside, you can order a tasting, a full pour, or even a full bottle to enjoy at the bar or on the patio. They also offer a selection of meats and cheeses to have with your wine.
Lakeside B&B.
Bicycle hostel and B&B
Set up in an 1820s style farm house, with three different kinds of rooms to choose from, each with its own theme to match the area that it's near: The Garden Room, The Mountain Room and The Winery Room. The Bed and Breakfast is on a farm that has llamas on site for visitors to see and feed. No smoking or pets.
Set in a very nice area of South Hero with its own private beach, internet access and satellite television.
Antiques and crafts
Buy some cheese and chocolates at this small dairy farm.
A small store that has numerous little toys, mini cars, model kits, puzzles and various items for the lake and beach for all the kids out there. Moccasins, decorative items, small jewelry items, and over a hundred kinds of t-shirts are available for the adults interests. You can also stop in for a refreshing drink, a candy bar or a candy stick.
This small, privately-owned store is a favorite jewelry store among many locals. All repairs are done on site, right in front of you, and their friendly service will help you make all the right decisions when finding that perfect piece of jewelry. Notable for having many sterling silver items, they also carry gold items and they even let you design your own jewelry.
By ferry
Lake Champlain Ferries runs a 24-hour service connecting Plattsburgh with Grand Isle.
Most people will need a car to get around the islands as there is no public transportation. Although the attractions are fairly spread out, the terrain is relatively flat so some people may enjoy cycling.S.
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