Grand Isle district, Vermont, United States

Places to visit near Champlain

Champlain is a town in Grand Isle district, Vermont, United States, home to about 1,074 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 4 parks and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Fort Montgomery (10 km), Windmill Point Lighthouse (10 km) and Parc Safari (11 km).

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Champlain, Vermont
Champlain, Grand Isle district, Vermont, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Champlain at a glance

Location
Grand Isle district, Vermont, United States
Population
about 1,074
Coordinates
44.9864° N, 73.4465° W
Places within 50 km
45 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Champlain

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Champlain: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Champlain

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Champlain. The closest is Fort Montgomery (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Champlain

35 churches within 100 km of Champlain. The closest is Saint Annes Shrine (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Champlain

21 parks within 100 km of Champlain. The closest is King Bay State Wetland Game Management Area (9 km); the best-known is Parc Safari (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Champlain

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Champlain. The closest is Isle La Motte (19 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Champlain

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Champlain. The closest is The Vly (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Champlain

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Champlain. The closest is Lake Alice State Game Management Area (14 km); the best-known is Plage Champlain (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Champlain

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Champlain
  2. 15 km Saint Annes Shrine · church, Grand Isle
  3. 1 km Isle La Motte Light · beach, Grand Isle
  4. 10 km Windmill Point Lighthouse · beach, Grand Isle
  5. 3 km Fort Montgomery · fort, Vermont
  6. 18 km Parc Safari · park, Montérégie
  7. 11 km Back to Champlain

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How to reach Champlain

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Champlain by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1244Fort Montgomery (10 km)
    Churches435Saint Annes Shrine (15 km)
    Other attractions022Lachine Rapids (62 km)
    Parks421King Bay State Wetland Game Management Area (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves119Isle La Motte (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens918The Vly (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs218Lake Alice State Game Management Area (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints118Stanhope Hill (16 km)
    Beaches & coast911King Bay (9 km)
    Museums110Alice T. Miner Colonial Collection (14 km)
    Waterfalls24High Falls (35 km)
    Temples03Temple Emanuel El Beth Shalom (71 km)

    Champlain: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Champlain?

    Fort Montgomery (fort, about 10 km), Windmill Point Lighthouse (beach, about 10 km), Parc Safari (park, about 11 km), Isle La Motte Light (beach, about 15 km), Saint Annes Shrine (church, about 15 km), United Methodist Church of Isle La Motte (church, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Champlain?

    45 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 4 parks, 1 river spot, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Champlain?

    Fort Montgomery, about 10 km by road; Fort Au Fer (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Champlain?

    Saint Annes Shrine, about 15 km by road; United Methodist Church of Isle La Motte (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Champlain?

    King Bay State Wetland Game Management Area, about 9 km by road; New York State Game Management Area (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Champlain?

    Start in Champlain, visit Saint Annes Shrine, then Isle La Motte Light, then Windmill Point Lighthouse, then Fort Montgomery, then Parc Safari, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Champlain?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Champlain

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Champlain’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Champlain on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.