This tourism and visitor guide will help you plan a successful trip to the Lake Champlain area, Vermont , U.S.A . The Lake Champlain area of Vermont encompasses Burlington , South Burlington and the surrounding areas of Shelburne and Vergennes . Sitting on the edge of Lake Champlain , the sixth largest lake in the world, Burlington with its population of approximately 54,000 people, is the largest city in Vermont. While in Burlington visit the Robert Hull Fleming Museum , housed at the University of Vermont or take in the famous summer Discover Jazz Festival . Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory , well known for its flavorful ice cream, is also located in Burlington.
Visitors are welcome to tour the plant.
If something more adventurous takes your fancy, spend the day sailing the waters of Lake Champlain aboard an authentic schooner. Take a tour of the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory that claims to be the largest single supplier of Teddy Bears in North America. Vergennes is home to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum , which houses the most extensive collection of shipwrecks in America. For more information about Vermont visit the WorldWeb Travel Guide pages for the Green Mountains and East Vermont . Classified Ads Miscellaneous Members Site Search To quickly find information in this site, enter your search words and then click on the Search button.