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Visitors to Vermont who come for the great outdoors should be sure to stop at Burlington. Not only is Burlington one of the central cities of Vermont, but it is one of the most beautiful and has the most to offer.
Burlington, the largest population center in Vermont, is only 76 miles south of Montreal, Canada. The city was founded in 1763 and is one of the most popular destinations in New England. Outside magazine even named the city a "Dream Town." People come to Burlington, and Vermont, to enjoy the outdoors and the small town life.
Burlington was settled on the shore of Lake Champlain, which forms a beautiful backdrop to the town and its many activities. Skiing, hiking and enjoying the outdoors are an essential part of life in Vermont and Burlington. The mountains and hills, the national parks, the lakes, and the beautiful scenery draw many visitors. Burlington has plenty of outdoor activities for every season.
Indoors, Burlington has just as much to offer. The Church Street Marketplace is a pedestrian mall filled with small boutiques, cafes, and craft vendors. Burlington has a wonderfully independent culture all its own. Even fellow residents of Vermont come to Burlington to enjoy the festive hospitality of the city.
Burlington has a unique culture, a generous and happy spirit, and the scenery to match.
Ethan Allen Homestead and Museum
1 Ethan Allen Homestead
Burlington, VT 05408
802-863-5744
The Ethan Allen Homestead and Museum honors one of Vermont's most heroic figures. This backwoodsman, statesman, practicing Deist, philosopher and writer lived on land near the Winooski River during the late 1700s. Today, guests can visit a reconstruction of his home, filled with authentic pioneer furnishings and a staffed visitors’ center.
Green Mountain Audubon Center
255 Sherman Hollow Road
Huntington, VT 05462
802-434-3068
Located in nearby Huntington, the Green Mountain Audubon Center is situated on more than 250 acres of hemlock swamps, river marshes, forests and flower-filled meadows. The Center encourages visitors to get in touch with nature and learn about natural resources. The hiking trails are popular with nature lovers, and the center provides a great place to cross-country ski and snowshoe during the winter.
Lake Champlain Chocolates
750 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-864-1808
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a tour of Lake Champlain Chocolates. This chocolatier dates back to 1983, and has since moved into a newer 24,000-square-foot facility. The product line includes locally flavored Chocolates of Vermont, hot chocolate mix, Five Star Bars and Signature Bars. Want to take some home? You’ll find a retail store located at Church Street Marketplace.
Robert Hull Fleming Museum
61 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05405
802-656-0750
Located on the University of Vermont campus, the Robert Hull Fleming Museum features more than 20,000 art and artifact items. Featured exhibits include a 9th century Assyrian relief, an Egyptian mummy and Sumerian cuneiform tablets. The museum also features European and American art collections, as well as works by Vermont photographers, painters and artisans.
Shelburne Museum
5555 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
802-985-3346
The Shelburne Museum includes 37 buildings on about 45 acres. Stroll about and discover the historic Lake Champlain Lighthouse, an old-fashioned covered bridge, carriages and sleighs, 18th and 19th century furniture and the remains of an old jail cell. Electra Havemeyer Webb, who wanted to share her collection of Americana with the public, started the museum.
Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center
85 Church Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-863-6458
The Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center features juried Vermont artisans. Traditional and contemporary crafts are featured, and special exhibits are presented throughout the year.
Green Mountain Distillery
192 Thomas Lane
Stowe, VT 05672
802-253-0064
Explore where Sunshine Vodka is made! Tour is free!
Magic Hat Brewing Company
5 Bartlett Bay Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-658-2739
The best tasting beer on the planet is made here. Tour the plant and even taste-test!
Charlotte Village Winery
3968 Greenbush Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
802-425-4599
Taste their well-known blueberry wines along with the other delectable wines created there as you stand on their tasting deck and admire the beautiful Adirondack Mountains and plentiful blueberry fields.
Church Street Marketplace
2 Church Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-863-1648
One of a kind specialty stores, street vendors, Vermont-made products, gifts, and more! It is one of the most successful pedestrian malls in the country and has won numerous awards.
Burlington Town Center
49 Church Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-658-2545
This premier indoor shopping center features stores and boutiques such as J. Crew, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, Cache, and more!
University Mall
155 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-863-1066
There are over 70 stores at the University Mall with a good selection of major department stores like JC Penney, Sears, and more.
Burlington Parks and Recreation
645 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-863-0450
Marina facilities, ice arena, campground, and more. Call for more information.
Vermont National Country Club
1227 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-264-9418
Designed by Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II with 18 holes and a clubhouse. Please call to schedule your tee time!
Vermont Wildflower Farm
3488 Ethan Allen Highway
Charlotte, VT 05445
802-425-3641
The #1 wildflower farm and seed center in the East! Gift items, seed shop, and 6 acres of beautiful wildflower gardens for you to explore!
Georgia Family Fun Center
26A Ballard Road
Milton, VT 05468
802-524-5890
The Georgia Family Fun Center provides activities for all ages. Families enjoy bumper boats, go-karts, miniature golf and more. A restaurant and ice cream shop are also onsite.
Northern Lights Champlain Cruises
1 King Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-864-9669
Offer excursions on the lake's largest pleasure/excursion craft. The scenery is spectacular, especially at sunset. Cruises include 1.5-hour, narrated, Lunch-on-the-Lake tours and 2.5-hour Murder Mystery tours.
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
802-985-8686
Shelburne Farms dates back to 1886, when the 3,800-acre property featured a hackney horse breeding facility and an elegant house. The Gilded Age home boasted several extravagant extras, such as centralized heat, electric lighting and indoor plumbing. Today, this 1,400-acre working farm is a nonprofit environmental education center and National Historic Landmark.
Vermont Teddy Bear Company
6655 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
802-985-3001
The Vermont Teddy Bear Company was founded more than 20 years ago. Today it is the country’s largest teddy bear producer, shipping more than 350,000 bears annually. Plant tours are available daily. If you’d like, you can design your own bear in the "Create a Friend for Life Factory.”
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory
1218 Waterbury
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-882-1240
Tour the home of the Chunky Monkey, Cherry Garcia®, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Karamel Sutra™ ice cream. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory offers
30-minute guided tours, including a seven-minute film in the Cow Over The Moon Theater. The best part of the tour is the FlavoRoom, where visitors can sample the newest ice cream flavors.
Lake Champlain Basin Science Center
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-864-1848
The Lake Champlain Basin Science Center features hands-on exhibits that challenge both young and old minds. The center educates visitors on the ecology, history, and culture of the lake region.
Spirit of Ethan Allen III
348 Flynn Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
802-862-8300
500-passenger cruise ship and dining yacht that specializes in lunch, brunch, dinner, and entertainment cruises. Call for reservations.
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-864-1848
Lake aquarium and science center on the waterfront! 20 aquatic habitats with more than 60 species of animals and over 90 interactive exhibits.
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
849 South Main Street
Stowe, VT 05672
802-253-2317
Offers canoe and kayak rentals, river trips, kids programs, moonlight dinner tours, snowshoe rental, sled rental, and also has backcountry ski demos.
Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center
One Lake Street
Burlington, VT 05406
802-864-2499
Sailing program offering families a safe, fun, and affordable sailing program for virtually anyone.
Petra Cliffs Climbing Center
105 Briggs Street
Burlington, VT 05401
866-65-PETRA
Indoor rock climbing ropes course and mountaineering facility. Fun for the whole family and for the inexperienced.
February
Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade and Party
802-658-2739
Downtown Burlington will be filled with treats, music, dancing, and more!
Penguin Plunge
800-639-1603
More than 800 people usually take the plunge into Lake Champlain to raise money for the Special Olympics.
Winter is a Drag Ball
802-652-0777
Cabaret and dancing! Call for more information!
March
Vermont Antiquarian Spring Book Fair
802-527-7243
Over 30 dealers in used, rare, and antiquarian books in all subjects.
St. Patrick’s Day Ceili
802-878-3824
Ceili with live music and performances by the McNeish School of Irish Dance.
April
ECHO Earth Week MudFest
802-864-1848
Celebration of Earth Day with animals, music, and more.
May
Burlington Kids Day
802-864-0123
The state’s largest children’s celebration with games, food, and more.
Vermont Ski Museum’s Golf Across Vermont Tournament
802-253-9911
Try out your hand at golf at this annual fundraising events. Call for details.
June
LCI Father’s Day Fishing Derby
802-879-3466
Spend the day trying to catch the big one on Father's Day!.
Discover Jazz Festival & Annual Block Party
802-863-7992
Leading jazz festival with happenings on different stages around town.
July
Film & Music on a Summer Night
802-656-4455
Throughout the month of July different films and music will be showcased in Burlington. Call for movie/music schedule.
Independence Day Celebration
802-864-0123
Fireworks and other activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Church Street Marketplace & Downtown Sidewalk Sale
802-863-1648
Downtown Burlington’s famous annual sale!
August
Walk for Children
800-244-5373
Benefits the Prevent Child Abuse Vermont program.
Champlain Valley Fair
802-878-5545
This is the state of Vermont’s largest annual event!
September
Burlington Book Festival
802-658-3328
Celebration of the written word in the city!
Pie Fest & Cider House Run
802-985-2753
Enter an apple pie to be judged, run or walk in the Cider House Run, and other activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Vermont Small Farms Food Fest
802-985-2753
Celebrate local farms and the apple harvest while you eat good food, listen to live music, and pick your own apples!
October
Vermont International Film Festival
802-660-2600
Juried international films on human rights, war and peace, and the environment.
Arts Alive Gallery Exhibition
802-864-1557
Arts Alive Gallery exhibition at Union Station.
Church Street Marketplace Halloween Parade and Festival
802-863-1648
Costumes welcomed for trick or treating, a parade, and other family fun!
November
Holiday Lighting Ceremony & Show
802-863-1648
The holiday season begins!
Santa Claus Parade
802-865-7253
Santa helps bring in the season at the Church Street Marketplace.
December
Christmas at Billings Farm
802-457-2355
This top 10 Winter Event includes the authentically decorated farmhouse with preparations underway for the extravagant holiday meal, tour the working dairy farm, enjoy holiday programs and activities, make historic ornaments, and more! Horse drawn sleigh and wagon rides. Fun for the whole family!
Population:
39,000+
Time Zone:
Eastern
Climate:
Comfortable summertime highs in the Burlington area top out in the upper 70s and low 80s. Pleasant fall daytime temps in the 50s and 60s drop into the 20s in the evenings. Winters are cold, with highs in the 20s and 30s, lows in the teens and single digits, and snowfall of more than a foot per month between November and March. Spring remains cool until late April and May, when temps rise into the 50s and 60s. Rainfall is most plentiful during mid to late summer.
Airport:
Burlington International Airport (BTV)
1200 Airport Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 863-1889
Rail:
Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL
Bus:
Greyhound
800-231-2222
Getting Around Burlington:
Chittenden County Transportation Authority
Bus
802-864-CCTA
Lake Champlain Transportation Co.
Ferry
802-864-9804
Taxis:
Francis Taxi
802-598-1740
Yellow Checker Taxi
802-862-3300
Anywhere Taxi
802-658-5131
Benways Taxi
802-862-1010
Dining:
Three Tomatoes Trattoria
83 Church Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-660-9533
Three Tomatoes is a nice spot for a romantic evening or a casual lunch. Pizzas prepared in a wood-burning oven and homemade pastas top the menu, but the grilled chicken and fish entrées are also popular. An outdoor dining area is open during the warmer months.
Al’s French Fries
1251 Williston Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-862-9203
At Al’s French Fries, you would be remiss not to order a cup of the tasty shoestring potatoes as a side to your homemade hamburger. This traditional American burger joint features '50s music and unique charm. Fried haddock and shrimp, clams, chicken wings and grilled chicken are also popular menu items. Don’t overlook the old-fashioned milkshakes for dessert.
Taste of Burlington
112 Lake Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-658-4844
Upscale eatery on the waterfront offering New American cuisine such as glazed salmon and spinach and wild mushroom strudel.
Nightlife:
Higher Ground
1214 Williston Road
Burlington, VT 05403
802-652-0777
The area’s premier nightclub plays host to live concerts from Norah Jones to Godsmack.
Nectar’s
188 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-658-4771
Half funky cafeteria-style restaurant and half no-frills lounge where live bands play nightly and there is no cover. Look for the revolving neon sign!
Club Metronome
188 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-865-4563
Located upstairs from Nectar’s, this loud and fancy-free nightclub offers a wide variety of acts, music, dancing, and pool tables.
