Location: Burlington
Top Things to do in Burlington
Things to do in Burlington, Vermont (VT): The Best Food & Drink
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. 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.
2. ActiveVT - Day Trips
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
ActiveVT guided tours pair outdoor activities with local food and beverage experiences to create the quintessential Vermont adventure. Tours last anywhere from a few hours to all day. Activities may include hiking, biking, swimming, paddling, and more. Food and beverage experiences include picnics, farmers markets, brewery tasting, or on-farm meals.
3. Urban Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Burlington Urban Adventures offers day tours with a local expert guide in Burlington. In only a few hours, you’ll uncover back streets and hidden gems as you step into the lives of locals, find out what makes the city tick, and get acquainted with local food, culture, and traditions. This fantastic urban experience is sure to be your best. day. ever. in Burlington.
4. Burlington Brew Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 343 reviews
Burlington Brew Tours is New England's only all-inclusive beer adventure. Whether you're a light beer person or connoisseur, Burlington Brew Tours provides a fun and convenient way to visit the top breweries, beer bars and brew pubs in Vermont. From Pilsners to Stouts, our beer guides will introduce you to award-winning beers of all styles. Each Tour Includes a tasting and an in-depth analysis of over 20 different beers, lunch at one of Burlington's top eateries, and round-trip transportation from your hotel or home. Book a Burlington Brew Tours for your next bachelor party, bachelorette party, birthday or company outing. You Drink, We Drive!
5. Burlington Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Since 1980, the Burlington Summer Farmers’ Market has been held every Saturday from late spring through autumn in downtown Burlington. We have over 90 vendors in the summer and 40 vendors in the winter sell agricultural produce and value added products, prepared foods, and artisan crafts.
Reviewed By okidoki1958 - Sarasota, United States
My husband,Daughter and I were very pleased with the Farmer's market, so much to see and taste Yum Maple syrup everything
6. Switchback Brewing
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4.5 based on 145 reviews
100% employee-owned & operated. Brewing unfiltered ales and lagers in Burlington, Vermont since 2002. Visit our Tap Room where you can enjoy a sample flight or pint, peruse merchandise, or watch the bottling line run from our viewing hallway. Tours are available on Saturdays by reservation.
Reviewed By christV614IL
We brought our dog, who was excited to meet the other pups. We also ordered chili dogs to accompany our beers. I mean- if that doesn't do it for you, why are you going to a Vermont brewery?
7. Queen City Brewery
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Goaltender32 - Bethel, United States
Dropped in for a tasting. They have a pizza joint on site also. They were not doing tastings this day but the bartender set us up with 2 x 6oz. samples each, for $10 so that did the trick. Great beer...tried the Yorkshire Porter (similar to Guinness), smooth and "coffee" notes Hefeweizen - light, Oatmeal Stout - heavy, chocolate notes. and Schwietzen (Saison) - light. Note: across the street from Zero Gravity Brewery...get a 2 for 1 !! All I/D!
8. Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Goaltender32 - Bethel, United States
Visited while exploring Burlington's breweries, across the street from Queen City Brewery, so got a 2 for 1! Great beer....they have both I/D and O/D seating and lots of it, O/D pation will be great in spring and summer months! Though I'm not sure of parking, didn't seem like they would have enough?
9. Foam Brewers
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By TracieS27 - Trumbull, United States
Great beer, great location, great atmosphere overlooking the lake. Highly recommend in Burlington VT.
10. Mad River Distillers Burlington
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Mad River Distillers Burlington is a retail outlet for our small batch spirits made by hand in Warren, Vermont. We also feature an expansive selection of bitters and cocktail mixers from across the country. We offer tasting flights of spirits everyday as well as craft cocktails from Thursday-Sunday.
Reviewed By ffr154 - Connecticut, United States
Great place for a cocktail with local spirits. Cool place with great staff and good prices. You can buy your favorite bottles to take home.
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