Islands and Farms

The Islands and Farms Region is comprised of the mainland and three main islands--Grand Island, North Hero, and Isle La Motte, which are accessible by car from the mainland over bridges and causeways. The mainland's terrain changes from the sandy shores of Lake Champlain through rolling hills and farmland to the distant mountains. Back country roads, excellent dining, great shopping, history, culture and other activities for all four seasons. Hiking, biking,swimming, fishing, golfing to ice fishing, skating,skiing, and ice climbing. One can simply enjoy Nature or fill your day(s) with other activities. It's all up to you. Things to See and Do Attractions Fort St. Anne on the Isle La Motte--site is the oldest settlement in Vermont. St.Anne Shrine on the Isle La Motte includes a Chapel, Stations of the Cross, Grotto, Gift Shop, picnic grounds, cafeteria, beach and dock. The Hyde Log Cabin on Grand Island; this cabin was built in 1783 by Jedediah Hyde Jr. It was home to the Hyde family for 150 years. It is one of the oldest log cabins in the U.S. In the cabin are maps of the original land grants and other artifacts relating to the history and settlement of Grand Island. Covered Bridges Hopkins covered bridge is located in Enosburgh, VT (Franklin County). Built in 1875, this bridge spans the Trout River and is located adjacent to Route 118. Lower (or Maple Street) covered bridge is located in Fairfax, VT (Franklin County). This bridge was built in 1865 and spans Mill Brook. Located on Maple Street. East Fairfield covered bridge is located in Fairfield, VT (Franklin County). Built c.1865, spanning Black Creek. Located adjacent to Route 36. Fuller (or Blackfalls) covered bridge is located in Montgomery, VT (Franklin County). Built in 1890 and spans the Trout River. Located adjacent to Route 118. Comstock covered bridge is located in Montgomery, VT (Franklin County). This bridge, which spans the Trout River, was built in 1883 and is located adjacent to Route 118. West Hill, Creamery or Crystal Springs covered bridge is located in Montgomery, VT (Franklin County). Built in 1883. Spans West Hill Brook on an abandoned section of West Hill Road, 3 miles south off of Route 118. Natural waterfall at bridge. Longley, Harnois or Head covered bridge is located in Montgomery, VT (Franklin County). Built in 1893, this bridge spans the Trout River. Located on Town Highway 4, west off of Route 118. Hectorville covered bridge is located in Montgomery, VT (Franklin County). This bridge, spanning the South Branch of the Trout River, was built in 1883. Located adjacent to Route 118. Moved from Montgomery Village in 1899. Hutchins covered bridge is located in Montgomery, VT (Franklin County). Built in 1883, this bridge spans the South Branch of the Trout River on Hutchins Road, 1 mile off Route 118. Historic Sites President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site in Fairfield. This home of the nation's 21st president is reconstructed and exhibits pictorial items of his life and political career. Science & Nature Related Chazyan Reef on Isle La Motte is one world's oldest true coral reefs with fossils of Earth's earliest creatures, including ancient relatives of sponges, tube coral, and starfish. All this dates back billions of years when the Northeast's saltwater coastline lay in this area. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge allows one to get close to Nature and view numerous species of wildlife.

Calendar of Events