The Discovery Center is the environmental interpretation and education headquarters of Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Blithewold mansion and its surrounding 33 acres of landscaped gardens and arboretum overlooks Bristol Harbor. This 18 th century working farm features organic vegetable gardens, herb culture, blacksmith shop, and craft demonstrations. There is also access to several state parks. Take a walk in a state forest at George Washington Management Area.
Sanctuary barn offers natural history displays and visitors center.
For snowmobiling in the wilderness contact the Snow Travelers and explore the Champion Forest Lands recently purchased by the Vermont Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy of Vermont . The site includes a nature trail, park, and picnic facilities. It provides a first-hand look at the science and cultivation of fish spawning. The Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium offers a natural history of Vermont museum with a wide collection of artifacts, as well as a planetarium. Located on a 100-acre site near the Connecticut River, Montshire Museum has dozens of exciting indoor exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology, as well as a network of easy to moderate walking trails.