Lake Champlain Islands
Champlain Islands
The farmland islands of Lake Champlain, including South Hero and Grand Isle. A drive along Route 2 links wineries, apple orchards, lakeside beaches, and state parks.
The Champlain Islands consist of South Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, and Isle La Motte. They are connected to the mainland by bridges and are a favorite weekend drive for Burlington residents. Along US-2, you will find apple orchards with pick-your-own options, wineries such as Snow Farm (which hosts summer lawn concerts), dairy shops, and lakeside state parks. Along the way, you can swim at Sand Bar State Park, or visit Isle La Motte to see the Chazy Reef, one of the world's oldest fossil reefs. The drive from Burlington to Grand Isle takes about 30 minutes. You can also ride the Island Line Trail and take the bike ferry to reach the islands.
Opening hours
All day (orchard and winery, seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Island Line Trail & Colchester Causeway
- Ethan Allen Homestead
- North Beach
- Burlington Waterfront & Lake Champlain
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
- Church Street Marketplace
- South End Arts District & Breweries
- Shelburne Farms