Location: Burlington
Top Things to do in Burlington
5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Burlington That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Whistling Man Schooner Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 762 reviews
Sailing cruises on Lake Champlain aboard two beautiful, wooden-rigged sloops: the Friend Ship and Wild Rose. Cruises are two hours and are BYO food and drink. Experienced crew members create a safe and entertaining sailing experience with their wealth of knowledge about the area and Lake Champlain history. Capacity is limited to 6-12 guests per ship which creates a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, not to mention picturesque views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. Sailing on Lake Champlain is the perfect way to reconnect with friends, family, and the outdoors. Sunset and daytime cruise options are available for public or private charters mid-May through mid-October. Bookings are accepted online and over the phone year-round. Friend Ship and Wild Rose are classic sailing sloops featuring bronze hardware, intricate rigging, and rich, highly detailed woodwork reminiscent of a time gone by. Lake Champlain is exceptional sailing territory for these historic ships.
2. Burlington Segways
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 329 reviews
We offer one and two hour Segway tours of the Burlington, Vermont waterfront, bike path, downtown Burlington and UVM which includes an historical narrative of the City delivered by college interns by radio as you roll along effortlessly. See five times the territory you could on foot. No prior experience is necessary. We will train you. Open April - November.
3. Burlington Edible History Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
History never tasted so good. Walk back in time to when Burlington was a bustling village, and farm-to-table was a way of life. Take a leisurely two mile walk and eat at five restaurants committed to serving farm-fresh foods. Discover the various cultural groups that built the Queen City.
4. Auer Family Boathouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By b0neill - Boston, United States
Rent a kayak or a canoe from Charlie for a paddle on the beautiful Winooski River, then on your return have a cool beverage and a chat with Charlie and his cool beagle. Just great old time fun. This place is frozen in time (~ a solid 60 years ago). Walk around for a view of an earlier time. It's nice to know places like this and people like Charlie are still around. Its right off the Burlington bike path,,,,just under 4 miles from downtown.
5. World's Tallest Filing Cabinet
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingGingerbread
It's exactly what it says...an extremely tall filing cabinet. It's a quick stop and easy to find. There is a large parking lot next to the attraction so it's easy to park, admire, snap a couple photos, and head to a nearby brewery. Switchback Brewing Co. is just a 5 minute walk East on Flynn Avenue or head North on Pine Street for 10 minutes to Queen City Brewery across the street from Zero Gravity Brewery.
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