Grand Isle, Vermont travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Grand Isle is a historic island town located in Vermont. It is one of four towns comprising Vermont's "Lake Champlain Islands."

2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Grand Isle

Grand Isle State Park

Hyde Log Cabin

Considered one of America's oldest log cabins, it is home to the society collection.

Wilcox Cove Golf Course

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 7°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Montpelier)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PBG Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh — 9 mi away. Directions
BTV Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, Burlington — 18 mi away. Directions
ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 138 mi away (major hub). Directions

U.S. Highway 2 from Burlington and Rouses Point.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Grand Isle State Park, Hyde Log Cabin
Lunch Kim's Snack Stand
Afternoon Wilcox Cove Golf Course

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Get in

By car

U.S. Highway 2 from Burlington and Rouses Point.

By boat

Lake Champlain Ferries. Car and passenger ferry service connects Grand Isle and Plattsburgh 24 hours a day, all year long. Crossing time is about 12 minutes.