Food Scene
Bri’s Fries
181 E Lakeshore DrFood Truck with great hot dogs, burgers, and of course, Fries.
Best Ice Cream Shop in Vermont! There's even a Drive Thru for rainy days!
12 locals recommend
The Village Scoop
419 Main StBest Ice Cream Shop in Vermont! There's even a Drive Thru for rainy days!
Vermont Bagel Company
70 Roosevelt HwyBest Bagels in Vermont. Made with care from a NYC area baker.
The Guilty Plate Diner
164 Porters Point RdBest breakfast in Colchester!
One of the best Farmer's Markets in all of Vermont. Local corn, vegetables, tomatoes, melon, etc. They have a petting zoo, corn maze, berry picking, and general store. You have to visit this quintessential classic market when you are in town. Also, don't forget the glazed donuts. Best in Vermont, by a landslide.
11 locals recommend
Sam Mazza's Farm Market
277 Lavigne RdOne of the best Farmer's Markets in all of Vermont. Local corn, vegetables, tomatoes, melon, etc. They have a petting zoo, corn maze, berry picking, and general store. You have to visit this quintessential classic market when you are in town. Also, don't forget the glazed donuts. Best in Vermont, by a landslide.
Shopping
Dick Mazza's General Store
777 W Lakeshore DrGreat General Store.
Dollar General
1032 Prim RdDrinks & Nightlife
Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern
1022 W Lakeshore DrGreat drink specials, good pub food, and lots of locals.
Parks & Nature
Hike along beautiful trails to the edge of Mallets Bay where there are beautiful sand beaches, rock beaches, and gorgeous views. Great morning or afternoon trip for families, romance, or just for fun.
25 locals recommend
Niquette Bay State Park
274 Raymond RdHike along beautiful trails to the edge of Mallets Bay where there are beautiful sand beaches, rock beaches, and gorgeous views. Great morning or afternoon trip for families, romance, or just for fun.
Sandy, lifeguarded beach right across the street. Picnic tables and grassy areas beneath trees. Bathrooms on site. This is an amazing public park!
8 locals recommend
Bayside Park Field
Sandy, lifeguarded beach right across the street. Picnic tables and grassy areas beneath trees. Bathrooms on site. This is an amazing public park!
Arts & Culture
Kid's activity and museum center. One of the best in Vermont. New exhibits every season. Live animals and fish, activities, and beautiful views of Lake Champlain.
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StKid's activity and museum center. One of the best in Vermont. New exhibits every season. Live animals and fish, activities, and beautiful views of Lake Champlain.
Essentials
Smaller footprint store. Good for the essentials and last minute trips.
25 locals recommend
Price Chopper
1184 Prim RdSmaller footprint store. Good for the essentials and last minute trips.
Entertainment & Activities
You must go to the Drive In when you are in town. One of the best attractions in the entire state! A great family event!
33 locals recommend
Sunset Drive-In
155 Porters Point RdYou must go to the Drive In when you are in town. One of the best attractions in the entire state! A great family event!
Bay Harbor Marina
278 W Lakeshore DrBoat service and docking!
Champlain Marina
982 W Lakeshore DrBoat Service and Docking!
Malletts Bay Avenue
Malletts Bay AvenueSwimming pool available for a small daily fee per person!