Step outside to enjoy quiet mornings by the water, or take a short drive to some of Vermont’s most iconic foliage routes — including Smugglers’ Notch, Route 100, and the Champlain Islands. Our location is just 15 minutes from downtown Burlington, where you’ll find cozy cafés, breweries, and fall festivals.
Whether you’re planning a romantic autumn escape or a family foliage adventure, Lakeshore Vermont offers spacious, lakeside comfort for every kind of traveler — with options that are also pet friendly for guests bringing along four-legged companions.
We look forward to welcoming you this fall.
Step outside and explore one of Vermont’s most stunning foliage routes. The Colchester Causeway offers panoramic lake and mountain views, with the bike ferry connecting you to the Champlain Islands for an unforgettable fall adventure.
Just down the road from your door, the Colchester Causeway offers a stunning spot for a leisurely bike ride or walk. As leaves turn, this lakeside path provides 360° views of vibrant fall foliage and access to the seasonal bike ferry to the Champlain Islands, an easy and scenic autumn adventure.
Discover MoreApple Picking & Cider at Local Orchards - Spend a crisp autumn afternoon at nearby orchards like Stine or Hackett’s. Pick your own apples, sip fresh-pressed cider, and enjoy live music and seasonal treats at their fall harvest events.
Drive a short distance to Stine Orchard in Monkton, where pick-your-own apple fun pairs with “Pickin' Parties”, live music, local food, and cider, on most Thursdays and Saturdays during September and October Stine Orchard. Enjoy cider donuts, farm-fresh treats, and a festive harvest atmosphere the whole family will love.
Discover MoreJust minutes away, Burlington comes alive in September and October with lakeside festivals, live music, and local food events. It’s the perfect way to pair Vermont’s small-town charm with its vibrant culture.
For a lively twist on fall foliage, head into Burlington for the annual Grand Point North music festival (typically mid-September). Featuring Americana, folk, and indie artists, this lakeside weekend event blends music, culture, and scenic views. Perfect for music lovers visiting during fall.
Discover MoreVermont’s backroads are made for leaf peeping. From the Lake Champlain Byway to winding routes through the Green Mountains, you’ll find vibrant foliage, mountain vistas, and charming villages just a short drive from Lakeshore Vermont.
No Vermont getaway is complete without a fall foliage drive. From Lakeshore Vermont, you’re just minutes from some of the state’s most stunning routes. Cruise along the Lake Champlain Byway, where the lake sparkles against a backdrop of fiery reds and golds. Head east into the Green Mountains for winding roads that lead to charming villages, covered bridges, and panoramic overlooks. Whether you take a leisurely afternoon drive or a full-day adventure, the views around every bend are unforgettable in autumn.
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