Burlington Area Guidebook
Nothing Beats Learning
Science center and lake aquarium. Our girls grew up visiting here regularly.
168 residents recomanen
ECHO, Centre Leahy per al llac Champlain
1 College StScience center and lake aquarium. Our girls grew up visiting here regularly.
Beautiful educational center. A must in our opinion. Our girls grew up visiting here, open May-Oct but the trails are open year-round.
243 residents recomanen
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadBeautiful educational center. A must in our opinion. Our girls grew up visiting here, open May-Oct but the trails are open year-round.
Great for the whole family. The Carousel and art cottage are fun for kids in the summer, as are the living history exhibits.
242 residents recomanen
Museu de Shelburne
6000 Shelburne RdGreat for the whole family. The Carousel and art cottage are fun for kids in the summer, as are the living history exhibits.
Sightseeing
Beautiful, some food and beverage options, access to the bike path that runs north along Lake Champlain.
132 residents recomanen
Waterfront Park
10 College StBeautiful, some food and beverage options, access to the bike path that runs north along Lake Champlain.
Shopping, dining, pedestrian-only market. A fun week-day stroll.
142 residents recomanen
Church Street Marketplace
131 Church StShopping, dining, pedestrian-only market. A fun week-day stroll.
Great way to see the Lake. Recommend the 4pm narrated cruise.
28 residents recomanen
Spirit of Ethan Allen
1 College StGreat way to see the Lake. Recommend the 4pm narrated cruise.
Maple Syrup, maple creemees (VT soft-serve) and maple cream donuts. Watch sap boiling during maple season late Feb-March.
Palmer's Sugar House
332 Shelburne Hinesburg RdMaple Syrup, maple creemees (VT soft-serve) and maple cream donuts. Watch sap boiling during maple season late Feb-March.
Shelburne Sugarworks
746 Shelburne Hinesburg RdMaple syrup, ice cream, and trails through their Sugarbush.
Food scene
One of the better summer waterfront dining options in BTV. Can be a bit loud, but a fun cocktail sunset spot.
54 residents recomanen
Spot on the Dock
1 King StOne of the better summer waterfront dining options in BTV. Can be a bit loud, but a fun cocktail sunset spot.
Marvelous Mediterranean, can be hard to get into (month-ahead reservations like Hen of the Wood), so you can order to-go and eat down on the Burlington waterfront.
81 residents recomanen
Honey Road
156 Church StMarvelous Mediterranean, can be hard to get into (month-ahead reservations like Hen of the Wood), so you can order to-go and eat down on the Burlington waterfront.
Classic French bistro on Church St., we often reserve a window table for a special evening.
114 residents recomanen
Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StClassic French bistro on Church St., we often reserve a window table for a special evening.
Fine dining - incredible food but need to make a reservation at least a month in advance.
159 residents recomanen
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StFine dining - incredible food but need to make a reservation at least a month in advance.
One of the original Farm-to-table restaurants, now part of a restaurant group that brings farm-fresh to different cuisines (Mexican - El Cortijo, Italian - Pascolo, Steak House - The Guild Tavern).
120 residents recomanen
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StOne of the original Farm-to-table restaurants, now part of a restaurant group that brings farm-fresh to different cuisines (Mexican - El Cortijo, Italian - Pascolo, Steak House - The Guild Tavern).
Our go-to when we are too tired to cook - Order a pizza and have it delivered to you next door in Fiddlehead Brewery where you can enjoy one of our favorite suds, the Second Fiddle.
79 residents recomanen
Folino's Wood Fired Pizza
6305 Shelburne RdOur go-to when we are too tired to cook - Order a pizza and have it delivered to you next door in Fiddlehead Brewery where you can enjoy one of our favorite suds, the Second Fiddle.
Best creemee stand in Burlington - unique flavors, natural ingredients.
12 residents recomanen
Little Gordo Creemee Stand
71 S Union StBest creemee stand in Burlington - unique flavors, natural ingredients.
Fine farm dining, make a reservation in advance through the website. Their farm market has high-quality $ provisions.
35 residents recomanen
Philo Ridge Farm
2766 Mt Philo RdFine farm dining, make a reservation in advance through the website. Their farm market has high-quality $ provisions.
Cozy breakfast spot featuring high-quality local ingredients, walk to the rest of downtown Shelburne shops.
33 residents recomanen
Rustic Roots
195 Falls RdCozy breakfast spot featuring high-quality local ingredients, walk to the rest of downtown Shelburne shops.
Great diner breakfast, where we go for waffles and eggs benedict.
62 residents recomanen
Sneakers Bistro
28 Main StGreat diner breakfast, where we go for waffles and eggs benedict.
Go for the view of the falls, enjoy Quality food and drinks.
63 residents recomanen
Waterworks Food + Drink
20 Winooski Falls WayGo for the view of the falls, enjoy Quality food and drinks.
Red Panda
161 Church StNepalese/Indian food
Pho Dang Vietnamese Cafe
348 Main StUp for a little Pho?
El Cortijo
189 Bank StMexican
Revolution Kitchen
9 Center StVegetarian and vegan.
Archie's Grill
4066 Shelburne RdHomemade ice cream and local burger. Quick food done well.
Bliss Bee
30 Hawthorne StreetVermont version of Shake Shack with salads and grain bowls.
Get up and Move
Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdLeast expensive, intermediate hill with night skiing.
One of the best in the East with a charming downtown. About an hour away.
305 residents recomanen
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadOne of the best in the East with a charming downtown. About an hour away.
Estació de Sugarbush
102 Forest DrUnder and hour away. Great skiing.
Sleepy Hollow
Nearest x-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Must-do any time of the year - Short hike, amazing views, close to Cookie Love for a warm cookie or cool creemee delight.
75 residents recomanen
Mt. Philo State Park
5425 Mt Philo RdMust-do any time of the year - Short hike, amazing views, close to Cookie Love for a warm cookie or cool creemee delight.
Very popular in the fall, go early. Much more serious hike, allow 3-4 hours. Over 50? Bring hiking poles for knee support on the way down. Still my favorite.
27 residents recomanen
Camels Hump State Park
Very popular in the fall, go early. Much more serious hike, allow 3-4 hours. Over 50? Bring hiking poles for knee support on the way down. Still my favorite.
Bosc Estatal del Mont Mansfield
14 Pleasant Valley RdMore serious hike or take a ride.
Yates Family Orchard
1074 Davis RoadApple picking and a Dreamee Creemee , what else can I say.
Rent a bike and ride up the coast of Lake Champlain. A beautiful workout.
18 residents recomanen
South Hero Bike Ferry
Island Line Rail TrailRent a bike and ride up the coast of Lake Champlain. A beautiful workout.
Lets get Wet
Burlington Surf Club (WND & WVS)
50 Lakeside AveSwim, rent a paddleboard, or just hang.
North Beach Park
Beach time.
Red Rocks Park
4 Central AveSwimming. Cliffs.
Lake Iroquois Boat Launch
94 Beebe LnClosest swimming. Kid friendly.
Provision up!
Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StShelburne Market
20 Shelburne Shopping ParkSaturdays 9-1 during summer and fall
Trillium Hill Farm
10643 Route 116Closest full service farm stand and next to a grocery store.
Closest grocery store. (Hannaford's) Next to Trillium Hill Farm stand.
26 residents recomanen
Lantman's Market
10681 Rte 116Closest grocery store. (Hannaford's) Next to Trillium Hill Farm stand.
Trader Joe's
200 Dorset StYou probably know it.
Healthy Living Market and Cafe
222 Dorset StLocal health food store.
Lots of Suds
Foam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StWaterfront brew and food.
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyBurlington Beer Company
180 Flynn AvenueThey have the best labels and good beer.