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Where to Stay in Essex Junction, VT
Essex Junction is a suburb of Burlington, about 20 minutes from downtown. The Essex Resort & Spa was long the Essex campus of the New England Culinary Institute, and cooking classes still run on site. It has two restaurants, The Lazy Goat Tavern and Junction, a bake shop, a full-service spa, indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub, and The Links at Lang Farm golf course is nearby. It suits travelers who want Burlington within reach and a resort with a spa and a kitchen program.
Why Stay in Essex Junction, VT
- •Cooking classes run on site, a legacy of the resort's years as a culinary school campus.
- •A full-service spa and indoor and outdoor pools, with The Links at Lang Farm golf course nearby.
- •Burlington's Church Street and waterfront are about 20 minutes away.
What Makes This Area Interesting
- •Burlington: about 20 minutes west; Church Street, the waterfront and many restaurants.
- •Shelburne Farms: 20 minutes south; 1,400-acre working farm and inn; farm-to-table dinner program on Friday evenings.
- •Lake Champlain Islands: about 40 minutes northwest via Route 2; Grand Isle State Park and quiet roads.
Frequently Asked
About 20 minutes by car, close enough for dinner in the city.
Yes — the on-site cooking school runs public classes and private sessions. Programs vary by season; check the resort website for current offerings.
It has pools and space for families, though it draws many couples and spa guests. Stowe and Killington have more programs for children.