Whether you are coming to take in the sights of the fall foliage or indulge in their famous maple syrup, this area offers activities during any time of the year.

Take the kids to Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center for a fun-filled day of exploration or check out the exhibits and hands-on activities at the Montshire Museum of Science. Allen Bro’s Farm offers apple picking, a fresh farm stand, bakery, deli and a garden center. All of these attractions, along with many others, offer great family-friendly activities that are perfect year round!

The Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center in Burlington, Vermont, is a fun and exciting place for children of all ages. This 28,500 square foot facility was founded in 2003 and has since been delivering interactive exhibits, hands on activities and science education programs to visitors. Here, children can learn about more than 70 species of fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles. If that’s not enough, there are more than 100 various interactive experiences to take part in as well. The Aquarium & Science center has various activities going on throughout the year. Be sure to check the events calendar to help plan your visit!

The Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont, is another fun and exciting place to bring the family. Here you can explore more than 125 hands-on exhibits based on natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology and discover hands-on science while you travel to a world of new ideas each time you visit. Rated as one of the country’s top science museums, not only are there activities and hands-on exhibits, the theater shows images from NASA space telescopes, and the museum store offers various science and nature-related gifts in the Upper Valley. Outdoors, children can check out the 100-acre area with a science park, water exhibits, the Hughes Pavilion, Woodland Garden, and nature trails along the Connecticut River. The Montshire Museum of Science is also a visitor center for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.

If you’re looking to get outside and pick fresh fruit right from the tree, Allen Bro’s Farm is the perfect stop for you and your family. At Allen Bro’s Farm, you can choose some of the best produce in the area including a wide variety of various apples, strawberries, sweet corn and pumpkin picking in the fall. Over the years, the business has grown from a small farm stand to a fun and exciting attraction that has a bakery, deli, greenhouse, garden center, nursery and tree farm. The children will love picking out the biggest pumpkin, the juiciest apple pie, or the freshest cider donut.

For a fun and exciting adventure that will offer you and your family an adrenaline rush, check out Smuggler’s Notch Resort in Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont. Rated as the #1 Family Resort in the U.S., Smuggler’s Notch offers comfortable mountainside condominium lodging, eight heated pools, four waterslides, award-winning children’s’ programs, fun and relaxation, outdoor activities in the fresh mountain air and a variety of dining choices and shopping. There are fun and exciting activities going on daily. Some of these include a bounce house, miniature golf, a ride on the “Giant Swing,” evening entertainment every night; kayaking, biking, high ropes challenge courses and so much more! Take a trip this season to see why Smuggler’s Notch is the #1 Family Resort in the U.S!

For children who have a passion for animals, the Retreat Petting Farm and Nature Trails in Brattleboro is the perfect place for the family. This farm, nestled in this historic area is well-known for its animal petting farm with lambs and goats. While the petting zoo is a favorite for children, there is also hiking, biking, and walking as well as skiing and snowshoeing options in the winter. The nine-mile nature trails provide a wonderful outdoor experience for the entire family. There is also a cheese-facility right next door to the farm!

While there are just a few of the wonderful family-friendly attractions in Vermont, check out all of the other fun and exciting things to do here!