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Where to Stay in North Hero, VT
North Hero is one of the Champlain Islands, farmland and shoreline in the middle of Lake Champlain, connected to the mainland by causeways and bridges. The lake is visible from almost everywhere on the island, and the Adirondacks rise across the water to the west. Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant has 23 rooms on 46 acres with half a mile of private shoreline, two clay tennis courts, a pitch-and-putt green, a restaurant and a lakeside bar, and it is open from April through October. Burlington is about 50 minutes south by road.
Why Stay in North Hero, VT
- •Shore Acres sits on half a mile of Lake Champlain shoreline, with views across to the Adirondacks.
- •The Champlain Islands are quiet, with long bike roads, farm stands and little commercial development.
- •Shore Acres' restaurant and lakeside bar have views of the water.
What Makes This Area Interesting
- •Lake Champlain paddling and sailing: calmer water along North Hero's eastern shore suits flat-water kayaking; rentals nearby.
- •North Hero State Park: a lakeside park on the island with a beach and a boat launch.
- •Burlington: 30 miles south via the Champlain Islands causeway and Route 2; the city is easily reachable for a half-day excursion.
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April through October. The islands are seasonal, and many businesses close after mid-October. July and August are the busiest months, and June and September are quieter.
About 50 minutes via the causeway and Route 2, close enough for a weekend from the city.
Good. The roads are flat and mostly quiet, with farm stands along the way and lake views in both directions. The full island chain can be ridden in a day, and North Hero alone makes a half-day loop.