Grand Isle, a town located in Grand Isle County, is an attractive small town that can be a great place to experience rural life in the Lake Champlain region. Grand Isle lodging, including charming Grand Isle bed and breakfasts and cozy Grand Isle inns, are welcoming and steeped in charm; and nearby resorts, and campgrounds can provide appealing venues for all sorts of outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, chartered sailing, kayaking, swimming, and other water sports. Not far from Grand Isle lodging, you can find the lakeside Grand Isle State Park, an excellent park for woodland camping on tent/trailer sites or in the available cabins. There are a number of interesting attractions within a comfortable distance from Grand Isle lodging. One of these is the Hyde Log Cabin, constructed in 1793. It is thought to be the oldest surviving historical cabin in New England, and its exhibits offer visitors a glimpse into early American life. History buffs will enjoy visiting such attractions as St. Anne's Shrine and the Shelburne Museum. Cultural points of interest include the Isle LaMotte Marble Quarry, Shelburne Farms, and the Church Street Marketplace. Families can visit the Vermont Teddy bear Factory, Hackett's Orchard, Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center, and Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge. Visiting one of more of these attractions, you can also enjoy the outdoors at Chazy Reef, Knight Point State Park, North Hero State Park, or Sand Bar State Park. Then retreat to your home-away-from-home at a comfy Grand Isle bed and breakfast or Grand Isle inn.
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