VERMONT
Field Trips

Hathaway Farm features a huge 12 acre maze, mini maze, play area, and livestock barn. The theme for the maze changes each year. Seasonal activities include a moonlight challenge and pumpkin picking.

At Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, groups can tour the 24-room home, listen to the Aeolian Pipe Organ, and walk through the colorful Hoyt Formal Garden.

The Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site is the site of the only Revolutionary War battle fought entirely in Vermont. The battle took place in the early morning hours of July 7, 1777.

In addition to traditional residential and day programs, Hulbert Outdoor Center offers on-site and school based service-learning and leadership programs. These intensive, curriculum-based programs focus on effective group work and personal development.

Isham Family Farm has been producing maple syrup for five generations. They use a state-of-the-art reverse-osmosis system that is powered entirely from renewable energy.

The DAR John Strong Mansion Museum is the 200 year old home of a Revolutionary War patriot and his family. See period room displays and hear the story of a colonial family’s life in the northern wilderness.

The Justin Morrill Homestead, designed and built by Justin Morrill before starting his political career. He entered politics in 1854 and served in both the United States House of Representatives and Senate for nearly 44 years.

The Keewaydin Environmental Education Center offers hands-on, experiential learning in a variety of natural habitats. Drawing from the natural world, programs incorporate history, science, math, language arts, geology, and physical education.

The Kent Thomas Nature Center at Mad River Glen may be the smallest museum in Vermont. The Nature Center houses displays the flora, fauna, geology, and other natural wonders of the General Stark Mountain.

Leddy Park Arena is a full service arena with a full size Olympic ice surface, studio rink, and amenities including a pro shop and snack bar. The Arena is the home ice for Burlington’s youth hockey organization.

Lotus Lake Discovery Center sits on more than 300 acres of diverse habitat surrounding Lotus Lake. The Center offers fall, winter, and spring programs that incorporate games, initiative, trust building activities, survival skills, and a low-ropes course.

At the Lyman Spitzer Jr. Planetarium at the Fairbanks Museum tour the stars, planets, and constellations that are currently visible in the night sky, view photographs in the Vinton Space Science Gallery, and more.