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24 Best and Fun Things To Do In Island Pond, Vermont


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The charming village of Island Pond is situated on the shores of Island Pond Lake, across from Brighton State Park.

While it may be small, there is still plenty to do and see in and around the area, such as the Island Pond Historical Society Museum and Learning Center and the Brighton Municipal Forest.

Island Pond Lake is also home to some excellent activities, such as fishing, camping, and hiking, and has more than its fair share of natural beauty.

Keep reading to discover all this quaint little village has to offer

The 24 Most Popular Things To Do In Island Pond, Vermont

24. Gore Mountain

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

23. Jobs Pond

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

22. Pensioner Pond

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

21. Moose Bog

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: Island Pond VT

20. Bald Hill Pond

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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19. Holland Pond

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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18. Haystack Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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17. Norton Pond

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

16. Newark Pond

4.9 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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15. Echo Lake

4.3 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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14. Island Pond

4.8 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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13. Bald Mountain

4.9 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

12. East Mountain

4.6 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

11. Southwest Cove

4.9 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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10. Vermont Reindeer Farm

4.5 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

Location: 3108 Chilafoux Road Orleans VT

Tel:  802 754 9583

Web Address:   https://vtreindeerfarm.com/

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9. Mount Hor

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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8. Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge – Nulhegan Basin Division

4.4 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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Location: 5396 VT 105 Brunswick VT

Tel:  802 962 5240

Web Address:   http://fws.gov/r5soc/

7. Bluff mountain hiking trail head

4.9 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 551 Mountain Street Island Pond VT

Tel:  802 723 9889

Web Address:   https://visitislandpond.com/item/bluff-mountain-trail/

6. Sentinel Rock

4.8 ★★★★★ (50 reviews)

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Location: Orleans VT

5. Seymour Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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4. Mount Pisgah

4.8 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)

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3. Lake Willoughby

4.9 ★★★★★ (161 reviews)

2. Brighton State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (189 reviews)

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Location: 102 Streetate Park Road Island Pond VT

Tel:  802 723 4360

Web Address:   https://vtstateparks.com/brighton.html

1. Willoughby State Forest

4.9 ★★★★★ (368 reviews)

Location: Sutton VT

Tel:  802 535 8410

Web Address:   https://fpr.vermont.gov/willoughby-state-forest

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Island Pond, Vermont! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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