Guidebook for Burlington
Entertainment & Activities
A 1,400-acre nonprofit organization, with a children’s farmyard, bakery, cheese-making operation, and miles of walking trails — all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted.
1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT -- (802) 985-8498 -- http://shelburnefarms.org
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Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadA 1,400-acre nonprofit organization, with a children’s farmyard, bakery, cheese-making operation, and miles of walking trails — all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted.
1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT -- (802) 985-8498 -- http://shelburnefarms.org
An obsessively idiosyncratic collection of early Americana, spread across 39 buildings, including a lighthouse, steamship, quilts, decoys, a church, and a jail — wonderful!
6000 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT - (802) 985-3346 -- https://shelburnemuseum.org
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Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdAn obsessively idiosyncratic collection of early Americana, spread across 39 buildings, including a lighthouse, steamship, quilts, decoys, a church, and a jail — wonderful!
6000 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT - (802) 985-3346 -- https://shelburnemuseum.org
Shelburne Orchards
A friendly apple orchard on the banks of Lake Champlain, offering apple picking, apple cider, fruit pies, and festive community events during harvest season.
216 Orchard Rd, Shelburne, VT --(802) 985-2753 -- http://www.shelburneorchards.com
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Shelburne Orchards
216 Orchard RdShelburne Orchards
A friendly apple orchard on the banks of Lake Champlain, offering apple picking, apple cider, fruit pies, and festive community events during harvest season.
216 Orchard Rd, Shelburne, VT --(802) 985-2753 -- http://www.shelburneorchards.com
Lake Champlain Ferry
On a summer evening, take the ferry from Charlotte, VT to Essex, NY — have dinner at the Old Dock restaurant, and return to Vermont under moonlight.
2901 Ferry Rd, Charlotte, VT -- (802) 864-9804 -- http://ferries.com/
Lake Champlain Ferries-Essex
2901 Ferry RdLake Champlain Ferry
On a summer evening, take the ferry from Charlotte, VT to Essex, NY — have dinner at the Old Dock restaurant, and return to Vermont under moonlight.
2901 Ferry Rd, Charlotte, VT -- (802) 864-9804 -- http://ferries.com/
Lake Champlain is a wonderful place for sailing — The Community Sailing Center on Burlington’s waterfront can help with boat rentals and lessons. -- http://communitysailingcenter.org
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Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center
505 Lake StLake Champlain is a wonderful place for sailing — The Community Sailing Center on Burlington’s waterfront can help with boat rentals and lessons. -- http://communitysailingcenter.org
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StLive music and performance venue
Higher Ground
1214 Williston RdLive music venue in South Burlington
Shopping
Church Street Marketplace
A pedestrian zone in the heart of downtown Burlington, filled with shops, restaurants, galleries, bars, street performances, and live music at night.
Church St, Burlington, VT -- (802) 863-1648 -- http://www.churchstmarketplace.com
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Church Street Marketplace station
Church Street Marketplace
A pedestrian zone in the heart of downtown Burlington, filled with shops, restaurants, galleries, bars, street performances, and live music at night.
Church St, Burlington, VT -- (802) 863-1648 -- http://www.churchstmarketplace.com
Sightseeing
Driving Views:
Passing hills and valleys, rivers and farms, Vermont’s roads are a wonderful way to experience this beautiful state — try Route 100 to Warren, and around Calais.
Vermont 100
Vermont Route 100Driving Views:
Passing hills and valleys, rivers and farms, Vermont’s roads are a wonderful way to experience this beautiful state — try Route 100 to Warren, and around Calais.
Treat yourself to the ultimate chocolate experience in Burlington's vibrant South End Arts District, steps from the Burlington Bike Path. This is a must-see Vermont shopping destination for all who deserve a moment of indulgence.
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Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store
750 Pine StTreat yourself to the ultimate chocolate experience in Burlington's vibrant South End Arts District, steps from the Burlington Bike Path. This is a must-see Vermont shopping destination for all who deserve a moment of indulgence.
Waterfront Park is a large regional park located to the west of downtown along the Lake Champlain Shoreline
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park is a large regional park located to the west of downtown along the Lake Champlain Shoreline
Parks & Nature
Hiking
Vermont’s Green Mountains are filled with many wonderful trails — try Mt. Philo, Snake Mountain, Camel’s Hump, Mount Abe, and Hunger Mountain.
Green Mountains
Hiking
Vermont’s Green Mountains are filled with many wonderful trails — try Mt. Philo, Snake Mountain, Camel’s Hump, Mount Abe, and Hunger Mountain.
Besides Lake Champlain, Vermont’s rivers provide many magical spots for summer swimming — try Bristol Falls.
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Bristol Falls a.k.a. Bartlett Falls
23-655 Lincoln RdBesides Lake Champlain, Vermont’s rivers provide many magical spots for summer swimming — try Bristol Falls.
Beach, park and only a mile or so from my house. Great way to spend the afternoon and watch the sunset. It is my goto beach locaiton in town.
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Oakledge Park
Beach, park and only a mile or so from my house. Great way to spend the afternoon and watch the sunset. It is my goto beach locaiton in town.
Looking for an easy walk in the woods - this is the perfect spot. Low key and brings you to a pretty view of the lake.
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Red Rocks Park Road
Red Rocks Park RoadLooking for an easy walk in the woods - this is the perfect spot. Low key and brings you to a pretty view of the lake.
Recreation area with a small, sandy beach, snack bar, picnic & grill space, bathhouse & playground.
North Beach
Recreation area with a small, sandy beach, snack bar, picnic & grill space, bathhouse & playground.
The Colchester Causeway trail in Vermont is an ideal destination for hiking, biking, enjoying a picnic and taking in breathtaking views.
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Causeway Park
781 Blakely RoadThe Colchester Causeway trail in Vermont is an ideal destination for hiking, biking, enjoying a picnic and taking in breathtaking views.
Mount Philo State Park is a state park located in Charlotte. The 237-acre park protects the area around Mount Philo and provides views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. It is accessed by trail or steep narrow road
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Mt. Philo State Park
5425 Mt Philo RdMount Philo State Park is a state park located in Charlotte. The 237-acre park protects the area around Mount Philo and provides views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. It is accessed by trail or steep narrow road
Essentials
A progressive co-op in downtown Burlington, selling excellent food from local producers at reasonable prices, including a fine hot bar — where the locals shop.
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City Market Onion River Co-op
207 Flynn AveA progressive co-op in downtown Burlington, selling excellent food from local producers at reasonable prices, including a fine hot bar — where the locals shop.
An upscale food market on the outskirts of Burlington, eschewing the usual grocery store layout with its non-parallel aisles — as close as grocery shopping gets to foraging.
222 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT
(802) 863-2569
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Healthy Living Market and Cafe
222 Dorset StAn upscale food market on the outskirts of Burlington, eschewing the usual grocery store layout with its non-parallel aisles — as close as grocery shopping gets to foraging.
222 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT
(802) 863-2569
Market 32 by Price Chopper
595 Shelburne RdFood Scene
An ice cream stand on the side of the road, serving homemade cookies and the best “Creemees” around — try the maple coffee swirl on a summer afternoon.
6915 Rte 7, North Ferrisburgh, VT
(802) 425-8181
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Vermont Cookie Love
6915 US-7An ice cream stand on the side of the road, serving homemade cookies and the best “Creemees” around — try the maple coffee swirl on a summer afternoon.
6915 Rte 7, North Ferrisburgh, VT
(802) 425-8181
A calm and peaceful tea shop with dozens of exotic varieties, each served in their own kind of vessel — try the Chai and the servers shout “Chai! Chai! Chai” as they bring it over.
80 Church St, Burlington, VT
(802) 951-2424
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Dobra Tea
125 Church St
A calm and peaceful tea shop with dozens of exotic varieties, each served in their own kind of vessel — try the Chai and the servers shout “Chai! Chai! Chai” as they bring it over.
80 Church St, Burlington, VT
(802) 951-2424
A fine coffee shop with knowledgeable baristas and high-quality coffee — with two locations in Burlington, and one in Winooski.
1 E Allen St, Winooski, VT
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Scout & Co. O.N.E.
237 North Ave
A fine coffee shop with knowledgeable baristas and high-quality coffee — with two locations in Burlington, and one in Winooski.
1 E Allen St, Winooski, VT
Feldman's Bagels
660 Pine StClosest bagel shop with coffee and lunch options
NY Style bagels and for the early birds. Only spot open at 5am if you need it.
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Myer's Bagel Bakery
408 Pine StNY Style bagels and for the early birds. Only spot open at 5am if you need it.
A beloved coffee shop in downtown Burlington, filled with driftwood, plants, old books, and college students rapt in earnest and essential conversation. Bonus they serve a limited beer selection too.
184 Main St, Burlington, VT
(802) 658-0466
53 locals raden deze aan
Muddy Waters
184 Main StA beloved coffee shop in downtown Burlington, filled with driftwood, plants, old books, and college students rapt in earnest and essential conversation. Bonus they serve a limited beer selection too.
184 Main St, Burlington, VT
(802) 658-0466
A vegetarian and vegan restaurant in downtown Burlington, serving delicious local food in a warm atmosphere — menu constantly changing.
9 Center St, Burlington, VT
(802) 448-3657
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Revolution Kitchen
9 Center St
A vegetarian and vegan restaurant in downtown Burlington, serving delicious local food in a warm atmosphere — menu constantly changing.
9 Center St, Burlington, VT
(802) 448-3657
A Burlington institution, serving soulfully prepared primarily vegetarian and vegan food since 1997, making everything from scratch.
211 College St, Burlington, VT
(802) 862-7616
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Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
211 College St
A Burlington institution, serving soulfully prepared primarily vegetarian and vegan food since 1997, making everything from scratch.
211 College St, Burlington, VT
(802) 862-7616
An excellent pizza restaurant in Shelburne, using tasty local ingredients — grab a growler of Fiddlehead IPA beer from the brewery next door.
195 Falls Rd, Shelburne, VT
(802) 985-9511
79 locals raden deze aan
Folino's Wood Fired Pizza
6305 Shelburne Rd
An excellent pizza restaurant in Shelburne, using tasty local ingredients — grab a growler of Fiddlehead IPA beer from the brewery next door.
195 Falls Rd, Shelburne, VT
(802) 985-9511
A lovely restaurant in an old brick farmhouse, serving excellent food made with local ingredients — a beautiful experience, away from the bustle of town.
1840 W Main St, Richmond, VT
(802) 434-8686
27 locals raden deze aan
The Kitchen Table Bistro
1840 W Main St
A lovely restaurant in an old brick farmhouse, serving excellent food made with local ingredients — a beautiful experience, away from the bustle of town.
1840 W Main St, Richmond, VT
(802) 434-8686
A small and hip restaurant in downtown Winooski (the so-called “Brooklyn of Vermont”), serving adventurous comfort food — try the fried chicken.
46 Main St, Winooski, VT
(802) 497-3989
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Misery Loves Co.
46 Main St
A small and hip restaurant in downtown Winooski (the so-called “Brooklyn of Vermont”), serving adventurous comfort food — try the fried chicken.
46 Main St, Winooski, VT
(802) 497-3989
A terrific Thai restaurant in downtown Winooski, serving authentic and flavorful traditional dishes with a kick — try the Crispy Duck Krapow.
24 Main St, Winooski, VT
(802) 655-4888
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Tiny Thai Restaurant
293 Main St
A terrific Thai restaurant in downtown Winooski, serving authentic and flavorful traditional dishes with a kick — try the Crispy Duck Krapow.
24 Main St, Winooski, VT
(802) 655-4888
A beautiful dining experience in the old Vanderbilt family home, using ingredients freshly harvested from the farm — go early for outdoor cocktails at sunset.
1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT
(802) 985-8498
28 locals raden deze aan
The Inn at Shelburne Farms
1611 Inn Rd
A beautiful dining experience in the old Vanderbilt family home, using ingredients freshly harvested from the farm — go early for outdoor cocktails at sunset.
1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT
(802) 985-8498
A contemporary dining experience in downtown Burlington, probably the most creative cuisine in town — dollar oysters at the bar each afternoon from 4pm–5pm.
55 Cherry St, Burlington, VT
(802) 540-0534
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Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry St
A contemporary dining experience in downtown Burlington, probably the most creative cuisine in town — dollar oysters at the bar each afternoon from 4pm–5pm.
55 Cherry St, Burlington, VT
(802) 540-0534
Local performance art space that hosts music, concerts, fundraisers, comedy, community events, and more. Also a restaurant and bar serving craft cocktails, local beer, and responsibly sourced and local when it can be food for dinner.
87 locals raden deze aan
ArtsRiot
400 Pine StLocal performance art space that hosts music, concerts, fundraisers, comedy, community events, and more. Also a restaurant and bar serving craft cocktails, local beer, and responsibly sourced and local when it can be food for dinner.
The Skinny Pancake is on a mission to change the world by building a safer, healthier and more delicious food shed while creating everyday enjoyment that is fun and affordable.
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Skinny Pancake
60 Lake StThe Skinny Pancake is on a mission to change the world by building a safer, healthier and more delicious food shed while creating everyday enjoyment that is fun and affordable.
If you like local food, great cheese and even better beer this is the place for you.
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The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StIf you like local food, great cheese and even better beer this is the place for you.
One of my regular eating out spots. Has both a bar area as well as more traditional seating in the back. I highly recommend their cream cheese puffs for dessert.
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The Daily Planet
15 Center StOne of my regular eating out spots. Has both a bar area as well as more traditional seating in the back. I highly recommend their cream cheese puffs for dessert.
Sophisticated Mediterranean small plates, cocktails & creative desserts in a comfy tavern setting.
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Honey Road
156 Church StSophisticated Mediterranean small plates, cocktails & creative desserts in a comfy tavern setting.
Stylish dining room with industrial-lodge decor for New American fare, coffee & craft cocktails.
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The Great Northern
716 Pine StStylish dining room with industrial-lodge decor for New American fare, coffee & craft cocktails.
Woodfired Oven Pizza in the South End. Don't miss the Cast Iron Garlic Bites as an app or the Country Fair Fried Dough for dessert.
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Pizza 44
703 Pine StWoodfired Oven Pizza in the South End. Don't miss the Cast Iron Garlic Bites as an app or the Country Fair Fried Dough for dessert.
Leunig's Bistro is one of the oldest, continually operating restaurants in downtown Burlington. Classic French dishes meet hearty Vermont fare at this upscale, vintage-glam bistro.
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Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StLeunig's Bistro is one of the oldest, continually operating restaurants in downtown Burlington. Classic French dishes meet hearty Vermont fare at this upscale, vintage-glam bistro.
Drinks & Nightlife
A excellent bar, serving a rotating selection of Vermont’s finest beers and delicious local pub grub to match — with service that can sometimes kick like a mule.
38 Main St, Winooski, VT
(802) 399-2020
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Mule Bar
38 Main StA excellent bar, serving a rotating selection of Vermont’s finest beers and delicious local pub grub to match — with service that can sometimes kick like a mule.
38 Main St, Winooski, VT
(802) 399-2020
A bit of Burning Man in Burlington: a colorful cafe/bar/restaurant/music-venue where something always seems to be happening — live music every night.
8 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT
(802) 660-9346
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Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski AveA bit of Burning Man in Burlington: a colorful cafe/bar/restaurant/music-venue where something always seems to be happening — live music every night.
8 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT
(802) 660-9346
One of my favorite bars downtown. Has old-school arcade games and excellent bar service.
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The Archives
191 College StOne of my favorite bars downtown. Has old-school arcade games and excellent bar service.
One of many breweries in town. This one is the closetest to the waterfront and great susnet, walk on the waterfront combo.
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Foam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StOne of many breweries in town. This one is the closetest to the waterfront and great susnet, walk on the waterfront combo.
Located right on the waterfront the view and location cannot be beaten. They close on the earlier side (10ish I think) but great drinks, awesome atmospher and excellent food.
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Spot on the Dock
1 King StLocated right on the waterfront the view and location cannot be beaten. They close on the earlier side (10ish I think) but great drinks, awesome atmospher and excellent food.
If Cider is more of your pace hit up Citizen Cider in the south-end. I reccommend getting a flight and tasting a few!
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Citizen Cider
316 Pine StIf Cider is more of your pace hit up Citizen Cider in the south-end. I reccommend getting a flight and tasting a few!
Located just opposite Fiddlehead brewey and Folino's Wood Fired Pizza makes a great combo. And not too far from Shelburne Museum and Farms for an excellent day in Shelburne just south of Burlington. I recommend getting a tasting and then pick your favorite for a stroll in the vineyard.
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Shelburne Vineyard
6308 Shelburne RdLocated just opposite Fiddlehead brewey and Folino's Wood Fired Pizza makes a great combo. And not too far from Shelburne Museum and Farms for an excellent day in Shelburne just south of Burlington. I recommend getting a tasting and then pick your favorite for a stroll in the vineyard.
Closest brewery to my house and just across the street is Queen City Brewery for a nice combo.
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Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyClosest brewery to my house and just across the street is Queen City Brewery for a nice combo.
Great brewery located in the south-end. Can't go wrong with their IPA>.
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Queen City Brewery
703 Pine StGreat brewery located in the south-end. Can't go wrong with their IPA>.
Where Fermentation Meets Imagination. Visit their Beer Hall, Restaurant, & Barrel House Open everyday 12-9pm
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Burlington Beer Company
180 Flynn AvenueWhere Fermentation Meets Imagination. Visit their Beer Hall, Restaurant, & Barrel House Open everyday 12-9pm