Location: Burlington
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Vermont's largest and perhaps most cosmopolitan city, Burlington beckons with the perfect blend of old New England charm, arts, culture and nature. Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains, Burlington is one of those places you can't help but fall in love with. During the spring and summer, the streets come alive with festivals and outdoor concerts. The picnic benches, playground and bike paths of Leddy Park are filled with warm weather revelers, and opportunities to swim, fish or just kick back on the beach abound. In the fall, the Burlington Bike Path is bustling with leaf peepers who come to view the vibrant autumn colors. In winter, lace up your ice skates and head to the Paquette Arena or grab your skis and head to any of the nearby resorts. Church Street Marketplace, with its early 1900s architecture, great restaurants, live entertainment, one-of-a-kind shops and well-known stores, is the focal point of the downtown area. Anytime of the year is a good time for chocolate. Be sure to stop by Lake Champlain Chocolates for a tour and taste.
Restaurants in Burlington
1. Cynthea's Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
We are a petite urban day spa located in the heart of the Church Street Marketplace. We strive to offer our clients a mindful spa experience to nourish and support your spirit, heart and mind. We offer a broad range of massage therapy, facials, "Farm to Spa" body treatments, and body waxing.
Reviewed By iamkfarr - Venice, United States
I love Jamie! She is down-to-earth but professional at the same time and does an awesome job! I had a brazilian waxing done by her.
2. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
A multi-dealer shop overflowing with antiques & vintage goods for inspired lifestyles. Vintage Inspired offers classes and ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT is also available! Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace is listed in the top 30 things to do in VERMONT! 180 Flynn Ave. is opened Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: noon - 4pm
Reviewed By barbarasV9050IQ
One of my most favorite antique/collectible/vintage shop.! Mary is incredible, gracious and talented. I always find something unique, and need to go often as it seems like there is a new treasure awaiting me. Great ideas for displaying treasures.
3. Vintage Photography Emporium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Come get old time photos of you in one of our many sets! Go back in time to the wild west, dustbowl, or prohibition eras! Dress up for a formal victorian photograph or get a little more risque in our tub or boudoir scenes. Perfect activity for family, friends, pets, staff photos, senior photos, Christmas cards, and more! Leave with your prints the same day. Mattes and custom framing available.
4. Brilliant Massage & Skin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
We offer advanced Massage Therapy and Highest Efficacy Clinical Skin Care including non invasive Lamprobe for removing cosmetic skin irregularities. Each treatment is tailored and adapted to your goals from multiple modalities, tools and products. Advanced Massage Therapy for pain relief, musculoskeletal injury prevention and treatment, sports performance& recovery, ongoing maintenance and whole body and mind relaxation. Treat yourself with a professional session from our thoroughly trained staff. Our Therapists will adapt to your goals for each session. Massage can be deep tissue and invigorating or relaxing with soothing, detailed, therapeutic touch. Modalities include Ashiatsu, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stones, Cupping, Thai Yoga Massage, Tui Na, Pin and Stretch, Swedish, Pre-Natal, Oncology, Graston. We also offer Couples & Groups Massages (please contact to book together or use online booking for individual bookings) and Private Massage Classes for 2 Couples/Duos.
Reviewed By 908mthom - Waterbury, United States
I had the BEST massage from Ben. I felt so comfortable and the entire massage was tailored to my needs and requests. I left feeling so relaxed and can’t wait to schedule my next appointment! I highly recommend the Gua Sha scraping technique that he does. It addressed all my deep tissue needs in a way that traditional massage cannot.
5. Fletcher Free Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By WiseManTravels - Vermont, United States
The fletcher has tremendous services for the community with all kinds of events and programs that enhance its mission as a library. It also has an easy to use online platform for members. Incredible old historic building too.
6. Rod Cain Massage Therapy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Rod Cain Massage Therapy is a multi-therapist practice with two treatment studios in the historic Chace Mill of Burlington, Vermont. We specialize in true deep tissue, rehabilitative massage but cater to a full spectrum of clients seeking relief from injury, repetitive motion issues and work/life stresses. We offer single customized massage sessions, couple's massages (two in the same room) or simultaneous sessions (separate rooms at the same time). Our experience, level of professionalism, and easy online scheduling set a standard of excellence reflected in our 5-star reviews online. We are an easy five-minute drive from downtown Burlington with ample free parking, and a quick 3-minute walk to the many shops, cafés and restaurants in the heart of Winooski. Discover what a true experience feels like!
Reviewed By meghansM5843FP
I had a 90 minute massage with Rick Lothrop at Rod Cain massage and he was the real deal! By far the best massage I’ve ever had. It has been a month and my muscles are still feeling the relief. I suffer from chronic neck and back issues and he was able to tailor a massage to my unique needs without a hitch. I have already referred my sister in law whom also thought he was the best. Can’t wait for my next massage. Highly recommend!
7. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
An Art Deco landmark in downtown Burlington, hosting the finest international, national, and regional performing arts events in its main theater and FlynnSpace, an intimate, 150-seat venue. The FlynnTix Regional Box Office is Vermont's primary ticket outlet for events throughout Vermont, northeastern New York, and Quebec.
Reviewed By NHYankees - New Hampshire, United States
Classic theater in the heart of Burlington. We bought tickets six months in advance and paid extra for near stage seating. Parking is tricky on the street but we parked in the municipal garage (FedEx Building) which is a 5 minute walk and parking was free - just show your Flynn Center ticket. This was our first concert at this venue and we loved it! Theater is gorgeous and the show was packed and performance incredible. We stayed in Waterbury at Best Western Plus which saved a bundle. We'll be back for other concerts. Great evening!
8. Lake Champlain Chocolates
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 475 reviews
The Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Cafe offers chocolates and confections including handmade truffles, caramels, clusters, our famous Five Star Bars, gift assortments and gourmet hot chocolate. The cafe serves lattes, ice creams, gourmet coffee and teas, hot chocolate with homemade whipped cream or marshmallows,and lots of factory seconds! The through-the-window factory tour takes place Monday-Friday on the house from 11am -2pm. Learn the history of Lake Champlain Chocolates, where chocolate comes from, how chocolate is made and enjoy lots of samples!
Reviewed By billsmyname - Deptford, United States
We had come here to try out some chocolates. They were currently not making any as it was the weekend, but they had several free samples to try and all were delicious! Had some marshmallow hot chocolate that was also quite tasty. Definitely a place to go for chocolate lovers!
9. Robert Hull Fleming Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
This art museum built in 1931 has a mammoth collection of art through the ages, including European and American paintings and prints, paintings by 20th-century Vermont artists, African and Asian art and ancient art objects.
Reviewed By wendellb67 - Hartford, United States
Great place to wander -art and anthropology exhibits. Don't be intimidated, the staff is friendly...everyone at UVM is.
10. Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
PETRA CLIFFS CLIMBING CENTER & MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL focuses on climbing and mountain-related education and recreation, accessible to all ages and abilities. We seek to offer premium instruction and services through experience-based education, uncompromising attention to safety and customer satisfaction, growth with empowered employees, and an inspiring atmosphere for families and friends to gather for challenge and fun.
Reviewed By 34matthewp - Saint Albans, United States
As a person who has done some bouldering for a short period of time, I joined my wife and 3 others for an intro to climbing co-Ed clinic. It was fantastic! Our instructor, Geneo, was as knowledgeable as he was friendly and helpful. The rest of the staff we encountered were also friendly. We learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves while doing it!
