Mt. Philo State Park sits atop 968-foot Mt. Philo. The 237-acre park became the first Vermont state park in 1924. It has breathtaking views of the Lake Champlain Valley and New York's Adirondack Mountains and is a favorite of hikers and picnickers, with a small campground. The original carriage road to the summit was built by the proprietors of the Mt. Philo Inn. Season runs from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the second Monday in October. An indoor meeting room can be rented.