Guidebook for Burlington, VT
Shopping
Delicious and fresh chocolate along with free factory tours.
48 locals recommend
Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store
750 Pine StDelicious and fresh chocolate along with free factory tours.
WND&WVS
688 Pine StGreat surf and paddle gear and more!
Lunaroma Aromatic Apothecary
688 Pine StDevine and healing aromatherapy!
This is where Burton started to thrive, & where some snowboards are still made by hand. They offer free tours of their factory including a visit to their museum. You may see Jake Burton there!
11 locals recommend
Burton Flagship Store
180 Queen City Park RdThis is where Burton started to thrive, & where some snowboards are still made by hand. They offer free tours of their factory including a visit to their museum. You may see Jake Burton there!
Where beautiful glass is made!
162 locals recommend
Simon Pearce Flagship Store, Restaurant, Bar + Glassblowing Workshop
1760 Quechee Main StreetWhere beautiful glass is made!
Great place for paddle, surf gear and more! Awesome staff - they also have classes and events!
Wind and Waves
Great place for paddle, surf gear and more! Awesome staff - they also have classes and events!
Drinks & Nightlife
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyLocal brewery!
Queen City Brewery
703 Pine StLocal brewery!
Food Scene
Gluten free delicious cider in many flavors! Also, a restaurant with a good menu.
104 locals recommend
Citizen Cider
316 Pine StGluten free delicious cider in many flavors! Also, a restaurant with a good menu.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner for the whole family. Enjoy sweet or savory and delicious crepes on the Burlington Waterfront. Also, check their calendar for evening or outdoor music shows!
62 locals recommend
Skinny Pancake
60 Lake StBreakfast, lunch and dinner for the whole family. Enjoy sweet or savory and delicious crepes on the Burlington Waterfront. Also, check their calendar for evening or outdoor music shows!
The best Neapolitan made pizza in a hot wood-fired oven with delicious topping choices! They offer gluten-free and a Nutella pizza, too!
64 locals recommend
Pizzeria Verità
156 St Paul StThe best Neapolitan made pizza in a hot wood-fired oven with delicious topping choices! They offer gluten-free and a Nutella pizza, too!
Coffee, espresso, and teas; where the locals gather all day long.
27 locals recommend
Speeder & Earl's Coffee
412 Pine StCoffee, espresso, and teas; where the locals gather all day long.
Local coop for organic and conventional groceries and more!
145 locals recommend
City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveLocal coop for organic and conventional groceries and more!
Local and delicious food and a large beer selection. Outdoor seating and Beer Garden open when it's warm :) Check out the downstairs too for light food and games.
120 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StLocal and delicious food and a large beer selection. Outdoor seating and Beer Garden open when it's warm :) Check out the downstairs too for light food and games.
The Spot
210 Shelburne RdA little island inspired food for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
A beautiful drive to the islands of Lake Champlain, and delicious food!
52 locals recommend
Blue Paddle Bistro
316 US-2A beautiful drive to the islands of Lake Champlain, and delicious food!
Black Sheep Bistro
253 W Main StQuiet Vermont setting and delicious!
Deliciously good and lovely Vermont setting looking at the Green Mountain Range. Dining and events!
28 locals recommend
Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn
3629 Ethan Allen HwyDeliciously good and lovely Vermont setting looking at the Green Mountain Range. Dining and events!
Eco Bean Cafe
150 Pine StOrganic salads, soups, sandwiches, shakes and more!
Market, Cafe, Prepared Meals, Catering, Classes, Local Food, and more!
42 locals recommend
Healthy Living Market and Cafe
222 Dorset StMarket, Cafe, Prepared Meals, Catering, Classes, Local Food, and more!
Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as ice cream, dessert and great coffee/drinks!
27 locals recommend
Monarch and the Milkweed
111 St Paul StBreakfast, lunch and dinner as well as ice cream, dessert and great coffee/drinks!
Lots of wood-fired flatbreads and beverages on tap.
123 locals recommend
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StLots of wood-fired flatbreads and beverages on tap.
Delicious food and romantic atmosphere in one of the oldest buildings in Burlington, Vermont.
12 locals recommend
The Gryphon
131 Main StDelicious food and romantic atmosphere in one of the oldest buildings in Burlington, Vermont.
Food, lounge, music, groups, individuals...outdoor firepite and more...inside the awesome Hotel VT
31 locals recommend
Juniper Bar and Restaurant
41 Cherry StFood, lounge, music, groups, individuals...outdoor firepite and more...inside the awesome Hotel VT
Walking distance from the bungalow, City Market has it ALL! Local food (farm to table), toiletries, prepared food, catering, and more!
26 locals recommend
City Market Onion River Co-op
207 Flynn AveWalking distance from the bungalow, City Market has it ALL! Local food (farm to table), toiletries, prepared food, catering, and more!
Everything Else
Magic Hat Brewing Company
5 Bartlett Bay RdLocal brewery!
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdThis is where Heady Topper is made!
Just few miles away, our local and recently renovated airport that offers car rental on premise. Simple and small, easy to navigate to and from.
24 locals recommend
Burlington International Airport
1200 Airport DrJust few miles away, our local and recently renovated airport that offers car rental on premise. Simple and small, easy to navigate to and from.
A vibrant outdoor market every Saturday morning during summer months, as well as monthly winter indoor scheduled markets.
57 locals recommend
Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StA vibrant outdoor market every Saturday morning during summer months, as well as monthly winter indoor scheduled markets.
The original yoga studio that gave me my certification. Strong Ashtanga practice as well as Vinyasa and more. Kathy and Scott are the owners that teach there - say hello for me!
6 locals recommend
Yoga Vermont
113 Church StThe original yoga studio that gave me my certification. Strong Ashtanga practice as well as Vinyasa and more. Kathy and Scott are the owners that teach there - say hello for me!
A variety of yoga practices are offered here, on the way to downtown just over a mile from our home.
Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga Studio Inc.
20 Kilburn StA variety of yoga practices are offered here, on the way to downtown just over a mile from our home.
The best pre and post natal yoga, as well as baby/children/family yoga. Say hello to Susan for me!
Evolution Prenatal & Family Yoga Center
696 Pine StreetThe best pre and post natal yoga, as well as baby/children/family yoga. Say hello to Susan for me!
Beautiful teachers and various yoga styles with view of the Winooski River.
10 locals recommend
Laughing River Yoga
One Mill StBeautiful teachers and various yoga styles with view of the Winooski River.
Honest Yoga Center
150 Dorset StAnother great yoga studio, across from the University Mall.
Burlington Yoga
215 College StMore yoga!
International airport that is new and easy to navigate. Also offering car rental on site. All just a few miles from our home.
6 locals recommend
Burlington International Airport station
International airport that is new and easy to navigate. Also offering car rental on site. All just a few miles from our home.
Juicebox
194 College StFresh juices of all kinds offering cleanses, too!
Shelburne Vineyard
6308 Shelburne RdTastings and more from local vines!
Music, comedy, acrobats, singers, bands, special events, classes and more all year long!
95 locals recommend
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StMusic, comedy, acrobats, singers, bands, special events, classes and more all year long!
We love all their products from diapers, toilet paper to their array of cleaning products which we primarily use in our house.
Seventh Generation
60 Lake StreetWe love all their products from diapers, toilet paper to their array of cleaning products which we primarily use in our house.
Just a short drive north, border about a half hour on I-89 and then another half hour or more to downtown Montreal. Everyone will need a passport to cross and venture to this global, artistic, old city with wonderful attractions during any season!
148 locals recommend
Montréal
Just a short drive north, border about a half hour on I-89 and then another half hour or more to downtown Montreal. Everyone will need a passport to cross and venture to this global, artistic, old city with wonderful attractions during any season!
Just a short drive north to the border about a half hour on I-89 and then a few hours to Quebec City. Everyone will need a passport to cross and venture to this global, artistic, old city with wonderful attractions during any season!
117 locals recommend
Quebec City
29 Rue Notre-DameJust a short drive north to the border about a half hour on I-89 and then a few hours to Quebec City. Everyone will need a passport to cross and venture to this global, artistic, old city with wonderful attractions during any season!
ArtsRiot
400 Pine StEntertainment & Activities
On Lake Champlain with tennis court, bocci court, bike path, gentle hiking trails, small playground, lots of green space, large public tree house, and two beaches.
40 locals recommend
Oakledge Park
11 Flynn AveOn Lake Champlain with tennis court, bocci court, bike path, gentle hiking trails, small playground, lots of green space, large public tree house, and two beaches.
Red Rocks Park
4 Central AveVast walking trails, beach on Lake Champlain.
Calahan Park
45 Locust StPlayground, baseball field, and green space.
Fantastic mountain just 25 minutes away. Great for families, night skiing/riding, as well as an ice skating ring. Golf course nearby, hiking, and more!
122 locals recommend
Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdFantastic mountain just 25 minutes away. Great for families, night skiing/riding, as well as an ice skating ring. Golf course nearby, hiking, and more!
Excellent place to visit during all seasons; skiing/snowboarding, festivals, golfing, biking (bike path along the river or trail riding), ice skating, hiking, restaurants, fall foliage, sleigh rides and more!
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadExcellent place to visit during all seasons; skiing/snowboarding, festivals, golfing, biking (bike path along the river or trail riding), ice skating, hiking, restaurants, fall foliage, sleigh rides and more!
Learn about our Lake Champlain for kids and adults of all ages. On the Burlington Waterfront, including a local cafe for snacks & lunch inside.
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StLearn about our Lake Champlain for kids and adults of all ages. On the Burlington Waterfront, including a local cafe for snacks & lunch inside.
Catamount Outdoor Family Center
592 Governor Chittenden RdFun for experts and amateurs alike!
Beach, playground, hiking, camping and more. Easy to drive to or the bike path will lead you there, too!
North Beach Campground
60 Institute RdBeach, playground, hiking, camping and more. Easy to drive to or the bike path will lead you there, too!
Take a tractor ride, or a nice walk to the farms to pet and learn about many farm animals. Eat local at the restaurant or cart, hike around the hills, gardens and more!
243 locals recommend
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadTake a tractor ride, or a nice walk to the farms to pet and learn about many farm animals. Eat local at the restaurant or cart, hike around the hills, gardens and more!
Greater Burlington YMCA
298 College StOffering everything!
An old and large library with a large children's area and weekly programs.
8 locals recommend
Fletcher Free Library
235 College StAn old and large library with a large children's area and weekly programs.
Delicious apples and peaches, donuts, pumpkins, kids outdoor play area with swing and gorgeous views...depending on the season!
24 locals recommend
Shelburne Orchards
216 Orchard RdDelicious apples and peaches, donuts, pumpkins, kids outdoor play area with swing and gorgeous views...depending on the season!
Walk, jog, bike, skate for miles through several parks, neighborhoods, causeway and take the bike ferry in the summer!
27 locals recommend
Bike Path
Walk, jog, bike, skate for miles through several parks, neighborhoods, causeway and take the bike ferry in the summer!
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest DrGreat for all seasons for skiing/snowboarding, golfing, and an indoor water park!
231 locals recommend
Jay Peak Resort
830 Jay Peak RdGreat for all seasons for skiing/snowboarding, golfing, and an indoor water park!
Sightseeing
An easy hike on the trail or paved road; you may also drive up to the top. Breath taking views of Lake Chaplain and the Adirondack Mountains. Pack a picnic and enjoy!
93 locals recommend
Mount Philo
An easy hike on the trail or paved road; you may also drive up to the top. Breath taking views of Lake Chaplain and the Adirondack Mountains. Pack a picnic and enjoy!
Many daily and nightly cruises offered with or without food, various lengths, and themes. Explore some or all of our Lake Champlain!
28 locals recommend
Spirit of Ethan Allen
1 College StMany daily and nightly cruises offered with or without food, various lengths, and themes. Explore some or all of our Lake Champlain!
Ride the ferry across Lake Champlain to New York for an afternoon of fun!
9 locals recommend
Lake Champlain Ferries Main Offices
1 King StRide the ferry across Lake Champlain to New York for an afternoon of fun!
Learn about our history, view an art exhibit, let the kids play and draw in the Owl Cottage, and endlessly ride the carousel! Check the schedule for summer concerts on the green, too.
242 locals recommend
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdLearn about our history, view an art exhibit, let the kids play and draw in the Owl Cottage, and endlessly ride the carousel! Check the schedule for summer concerts on the green, too.
Visit the grounds where the Von Trapp Family still lives, enjoy a summer concert on the green, witness the magnificent fall foliage!
Von Trapp Farm
251 Common RdVisit the grounds where the Von Trapp Family still lives, enjoy a summer concert on the green, witness the magnificent fall foliage!
Quechee Gorge Bridge
U.S. 4For the adventurers!
Essentials
Take some time to relax with ancient offerings. They also have a sauna to sweat those toxins out.
Jivana Green Spa & Salon
113 Church StTake some time to relax with ancient offerings. They also have a sauna to sweat those toxins out.