Colchester, VT

Colchester is located approximately three miles north of Burlington, Vermont’s largest city. The Town of Colchester is surrounded by water on three sides including the Lamoille River to the north, the Winooski River to the south, and the jewel of Vermont , Lake Champlain to the west. Marble Island and its beautiful Marina are located within Malletts Bay.

Recreation
Surrounded by Lake Champlain, Colchester provides a range of opportunities for the boating enthusiast. Colchester’s parks provide public access all year long, whether you’re ice fishing in the winter, sailing or water skiing in the summer, or simply lounging on the beach.
Enjoy miles of recreation paths connecting Colchester to nearby Burlington. The Colchester Causeway is a local favorite and one of the greatest sites in Vermont. The town also offers a thriving Parks & Recreation Department with programs for all ages. From summer camps for every child’s interests to adult programs and a variety of seasonal events, the Colchester Parks & Recreation Department engages the community and residents in programs all year long.
Whether you live in Colchester or nearby you certainly don’t want to miss this town’s incredible fireworks display on Independence Day. Grab a blanket
and picnic basket to experience the festivities of this special waterfront
community.

Things to Do
You can enjoy stage performances at the Flynn Theater in downtown Burlington just 5 miles from Colchester, but you won’t want to miss a performance by The Colchester Theater Group, which is the high school’s drama club. In the summer, watch a newly released movie at Vermont’s largest historic drive-in movie theater, The Sunset, and enjoy four screens of movie choices. Colchester, with its proximity to Lake Champlain, is certainly a popular summer destination – but fall is also a time to celebrate this wonderful town. Sam Mazza’s Farm Market, Bakery & Greenhouse, a family owned operation for three generations, hosts a fall festival each year including a corn maze, hay rides, and more on their 350 acre Colchester farm.

Notable Employers
Green Mountain Power
Vertek Corporation
Visiting Nurse Association

A Sampling of Vermont Owned Restaurants
Bayside Bakery
The Clover House
Junior’s Italian

Helpful Links
Town site: http://colchestervt.gov/
St. Michael’s College: www.smcvt.edu