Nowadays, people often turn to their phones or tablet to find the information that they’re looking for. It’s a shame because there is so much to learn and discover right in our backyard, or at least outside of our personal technology devices. There’s one learning center in Vermont that will capture your attention in seconds with all of its unique exhibits and explorative spaces. If you haven’t been to ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain yet with your family, you’ll want to make a trip.

Every year, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain welcomes 167,000 visitors into their 34,500-square-foot, award-winning LEED-certified facility.
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ECHO encourages learning for all ages through its 100 interactive exhibits, reptile and invasive species exhibit, and with its 2,500-square-foot early learning interactive space.
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At the Secret Thomas Edison Lab, guests can interact with exhibit explorations that promote science, technology, engineering, and math learning.
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The center is home to 70 species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
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With all of the learning opportunities the space offers, it's no surprise that ECHO has become a destination for thousands of school trips and birthday parties.
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Many of the exhibits encourage play, making it the perfect place to keep your child stimulated and engaged as they learn new things.
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While the center is predominantly geared towards children, there is still a lot of neat things to learn here for adults as well.
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To continue the curiosity at home, LEAHY offers many unique and educational products at their gift store.
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To learn new things in a fun and exciting way, spend the day at ECHO Leah Center for Lake Champlain.
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Ready to explore? ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is open year-round from 10 am – 5 pm. Admission costs $11.50 for Children ages 3-17 $11.50, $12.50 for seniors & students, and $14.50 for adults. Children under the age of 3 are free. For more information, visit their website by clicking here.

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