Location: Burlington
Top Things to do in Burlington
Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Burlington, Vermont (VT)
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. Let's Go Sailing Private Cruises
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
Sailing, Burlington, Vermont
2. Burlington Segways
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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
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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. Whistling Man Schooner Company
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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.
5. Vintage Photography Emporium
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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.
6. Church Street Marketplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,899 reviews
Downtown Burlington Vermont's award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find historical architecture, year-round festivals, street entertainers, music, over 100 places to shop and dine, and even quiet places to ponder. We invite you find out about exclusive shopping, dining and events in downtown Burlington as well as to explore the area!
Reviewed By Andres72423 - Bridgeport, United States
We spent the morning and afternoon just strolling the whole marketplace, window-shopping and and actually making some purchases. All kinds of shops-men’s store, women’s shops and boutiques, souvenirs and plenty more. The market place was a safe stroll with no actual traffic to worry about. Plenty of places to stop in and get a bite to eat or have a drink. It was nicely decorated for the holidays although while we were there it was to early to see the full affect of the lights. If you are in the area it is definitely a cool thing to do even if you don’t shop and just people watch.
7. Burlington Bike Path
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4.5 based on 1,095 reviews
Converted from the Central Vermont Railway to a bike path in the 1970s, this easy trail crosses through beaches and parks and offers great views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks and the city.
Reviewed By javadavy
My wife and I rented excellently tuned Fuji hybrid bikes from Outdoor Gear Exchange downtown and rode 31 miles round trip along the waterfront rail to trail path, taking the Clochester path to the Causeway Path and eventually to South Hero where we found The Accidental Farmer for a great lunch. Beautiful way to see part of Burlington.
8. Lake Champlain Chocolates
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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. Waterfront Park
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4.5 based on 856 reviews
Reviewed By amyk6978
Burlington is such a beautiful city. We spent much of our time on the waterfront. Waterfront Park has so much to offer and we enjoyed spending time swinging on a swing watching the sunset, enjoying a picnic on the grass, taking a sail with Let's Go Sailing, we got a maple creamee, and enjoyed a dinner at the Skinny Pancake. We walked the path every day of our visit. It also had a nice fenced in dog run. You can also find workout stations along the walking path. The skate park was also fun to sit and watch all the people doing their tricks. I highly recommend visiting!
10. Spirit of Ethan Allen
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4.0 based on 676 reviews
Lake Champlain’s Largest Cruise Ship and Floating Restaurant – A Burlington “Must Do!” Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Champlain and the Vermont Mountains while enjoying delicious food and beverage. Our triple deck luxury cruise ship offers daily scenic, lunch, brunch and nightly themed dinner cruises available seven days a week. Our Scenic Narrated Cruise will fascinate travelers with our Captain’s tales of history, geology and wildlife. Bring your camera, just in case you see Champ, our elusive lake monster. Our Executive Chef prepares fresh entrées, buffets and snack bar items from our on-board galley. Enjoy our Lunch on the Lake Cruise featuring a delicious buffet while listening to the exciting narration or our sip champagne on our popular Champagne on Champlain Brunch. Themed dinner cruises include an exciting lineup of our Sounds of Summer, Murder Mystery, Lobstah on the Lake and Captain’s Dinner Dance!
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