Lake Champlain was named for the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, who charted its waters in 1609. Lake Champlain ports include Burlington in Vermont and Port Henry and Plattsburgh in New York and are used by small craft, ferries and lake cruise ships. In the 18th century and 19th century, these ports were used for commercial and military purposes.

Addison is also convenient to the Adirondack Mountains and is situated in the flyway of many northern United States migratory birds.

Addison Vermont is located 20 minutes by car from Middlebury College... 4 hours from Boston ... 2.5 hours from Albany ... 2.5 hours from Montreal.

Area attractions include Eco-tourism ... Hiking ... Biking ... Canoeing ... Kayaking ... Cross country skiing ... Birding (north-south flyway for blue heron and geese… bald eagles, loons… Lake Champlain Birding Trail … Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area … Lake Champlain Bikeways … Snake Mountain) ... Shelburne Farms (Shelburne VT) ... Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (Vergennes VT) ... Sheldon Museum ... Crown Point Historic Site ... Chimney Point Museum ... Fort Ticonderoga (built by the French between

1754 and 1757 at a narrows near the south end of the New York shore of Lake Champlain during the the French and Indian War, the fort was of strategic importance during the colonial conflicts between Great Britain and France, and again during the American Revolution.

Ticonderoga is an Iroquois word in origin meaning "at the junction of two waterways"...Mount Independence ...

The Neshobe Golf Club in Brandon, VT and the Cedar Knoll Country Club (Hinesburg) offre great opportunities to hit the links (if the do not hit you first).

Also worth a visit - the Vergennes Opera House. Check the schedule for cultural events, music and more.

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