Location: Burlington
Top Things to do in Burlington
What to do and see in Burlington, Vermont (VT): The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. 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.
2. Burlington Community Boathouse Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
At the centrally located Burlington Community Boathouse Marina, transient boaters will find dockage, services and a fantastic dockside restaurant, Splash. Whether you’re looking for hourly dockage, moorings or overnight dockage, the Boathouse Marina offers the greatest amount of dockage while not compromising on location! Boaters will find easy and close access to shopping, grocery stores, hardware stores and fantastic restaurants all within close walking distance. Located at our docks are the sailing charter companies Whistling Man Schooner and Let’s Go Sailing. The Spirit of Ethan Allen cruise boat also calls the Boathouse Marina home. Come pull up a seat in one of our Adirondack chairs located on our fully public dock and enjoy the best view in town! Free Wi-Fi is made available by Burlington Telecom
3. Grand Isle Lake House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
4. Perkins Pier
5. Radio Bean Coffeehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
“The most eclectic and, arguably, important arts institution in the state. Burlington’s artistic epicenter. ” -Seven Days Newspaper Radio Bean opened in 2000 and quickly became a community hub and local music hot-spot. 'The Bean' features live entertainment seven days a week spanning every genre imaginable. It plays an irreplaceable role in the local music scene by providing a stage and a nurturing environment for emerging artists, while serving as a point of entry for regional and national touring acts visiting VT. Radio Bean has been a significant venue for the success of nationally acclaimed artists such as Grace Potter, Anais Mitchell, Rubblebucket, The Low Anthem, Corey Harris, Swale, And The Kids, Birdie Busch, and venue co-owner, Kat Wright. Radio Bean welcomes innumerable music lovers and literally thousands of musicians each year to what has become the common living room for many of Burlington’s most inspired musicians, creatives, and artists.
6. University of Vermont
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By GreenMountainStephen - Stockbridge, United States
Having graduated from UVM in the late 1980's, I have recently gotten re-acquainted with "Groovy-UV" through my son's enrollment and attendance there as an undergraduate. A lot hasn't changed. But so much, that is so important, has. Starting with the Wellness Environment (WE) program (Google it!), the new teaching practices that emphasize hands-on learning, diversity, and collaboration, the new STEM facilities, and the relatively new Davis Center complex. Most impressive is the incredibly understanding and supportive leadership and staff in Student Affairs (Annie Stevens, Joseph Russell,...) and WE (Jim Hudziak, Jeff Rettew, ...). Nearly everything important about the UVM experience has improved dramatically since I was a student, and I am very proud and happy that my son chose this institution to attend.
7. Centennial Field
8. 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.
9. Samuel de Champlain Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
10. Ethan Allen Homestead
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 137 reviews
Learn about life in the 1780s and the interesting career of famous statesman Ethan Allen on a guided tour of his homestead at this historic site that overlooks the Winooski River and offers stunning views and walking trails.
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