Discover Vermont :: Town of Basin Harbor (attractions)

Attractions in Basin Harbor

Basin Harbor
LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM
(an official attraction of the Vermont Attractions Association)

Come see why Lake Champlain is perhaps the most historic body of water in North America. Historical exhibits, maritime collections, nautical archaeology, a working forge and boatbuilding on a beautiful lakeside location. Climb aboard the Revolutionary War gunboat replica PHILADELPHIA and step back in time. Great for the whole family. Open daily May to mid-October. From 22A at Vergennes to Basic Harbor. (802) 475-2022. (N-2)

Basin Harbor ((Jun.-Aug.).)
Marine Explorers

Scuba charters to historic shipwrecks (wrecks include the steamship Champlain & Diamond Island Stone Barge). Instruction, gear avail. Info.: 985-8825.

Basin Harbor ((early May-late Oct.).)
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Historical exhibits, nautical archeology, working forge and boatbuilding on beautiful lakeside location. Climb aboard 54' Revolutionary War gunboat replica PHILADELPHIA. Daily, 10-5 pm. Info.: 475-2022.