"Lake Champlain isn’t just what makes Burlington so
picturesque. It’s a huge ecosystem that is the home of one
of the world’s oldest coral reefs and hundreds of species of
fish and plants. ECHO explores the scientific, ecological
and cultural and historical importance of the lake with
hands-on exhibitions, including the remnants (sic) of an old
shipwreck and an installation that gives visitors new
respect for frogs. Children will enjoy working in a
recreated paleontologic dig box, and adults will marvel at
the lake’s offerings. The center even explores Lake
Champlain’s biggest mystery: Is Champ a mythical lake
monster or real? Try to spot him from the second-floor
deck." — The New York Times