In Lyndon, the river and architectural history come together in a tangible way at the Centre Covered Bridge: it spans the Passumpsic River within the Town of Lyndon. The area also offers distinct opportunities for walking, mountain biking, and paddling. Depending on your interests, you can explore the town through its history, landscape, or active recreation options.
Bridges and Park History
Lyndon is home to five historic covered bridges. The Centre Covered Bridge is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a 19th-century covered bridge featuring a Paddleford truss system. The system’s name makes its construction, as well as its historical period, a specific point of interest. If you include cultural history among your travel interests, you’ll find a clearly defined highlight here on the Passumpsic River.
Another historical landmark is Bandstand Park. Formerly known as Lyndonville Park, it is home to a fountain purchased in New York in 1885. A farmers’ market is held at Bandstand Park on Fridays. Seasonal details may change, so check the specific date before planning a visit to the market. This makes the market a distinct reason to include in your visit planning.
Trails, Biking, and Water
The Paths Around Lyndon (PAL) River Trail is a mowed, easy-to-walk trail along the Passumpsic River. Access points are located downtown and at Lyndon Institute. Mountain biking trails in the Kingdom Trails Network also run through Lyndon. The options differ in the type of activity: a walking trail along the river or trails for mountain biking. When choosing the focus of your activities, you can first decide which option better suits your travel interests.
Lyndon is located at the confluence of several streams and smaller waterways that flow into the Passumpsic River. The river has paddling routes. The Passumpsic River Paddlers’ Trail is a community initiative to expand water-based recreation opportunities. This means paddling routes and an initiative to expand recreational options are two distinct aspects of the river experience.
More Recreation and Events
There are also specific options away from the river. Downhill skiing is available at the Lyndon Outing Club. The VTSU-Lyndon Frisbee Disc Golf Course is an 18-basket disc golf course on the 175-acre campus of Vermont State University-Lyndon. The 18 baskets describe the course; the 175 acres refer to the campus where it is located. Scattered recreational opportunities in Lyndon State Forest include birdwatching, hunting, snowshoeing, berry picking, and cross-country skiing. Alongside biking and water activities, there is a choice of other clearly distinct recreational interests.
Lyndon celebrates the Stars and Stripes Festival & Parade every July. If the festival will determine when you travel, check the specific event date in advance. The event’s annual July timing gives you a distinct reason to choose your visit dates around a local celebration.
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