This summer has seen record-breaking temperatures in Vermont, leaving residents and visitors sweating and ready for some relief.

Now that it is late in the season and water temperatures in Lake Champlain have warmed up, a swim makes for a welcome respite to sunny and hot weather. For Burlington visitors and residents, the question of where to go for a dip or lie out in the sun may be up in the air. A quick search heeds dozens of beach options across Chittenden County.

Below is a list of seven Chittenden beaches – both on Lake Champlain and not - that make for the perfect setting for a beach day, while also trying to avoid too many crowds.

Oakledge Park

Oakledge Park is a lakeside destination that has it all. There’s the long Blanchard Beach with a wide swimming area.

There are two lar

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