Guidebook for Burlington
Food Scene
Good coffee. Nice sweets. Warm and welcoming space. Seven minute walk from the apartment.
43 locals recommend
Barrio Bakery
197 N Winooski AveGood coffee. Nice sweets. Warm and welcoming space. Seven minute walk from the apartment.
Delicious neighborhood favorite! Perfect for a laid back weeknight away from the bustle of downtown. Five minute walk from the apartment. And BYOB : )
74 locals recommend
Pho Hong
325 N Winooski AveDelicious neighborhood favorite! Perfect for a laid back weeknight away from the bustle of downtown. Five minute walk from the apartment. And BYOB : )
Sneakers is right on the rotary in Winooski. Perfect for a weekday breakfast. Warning: it's an absolute zoo on the weekend, so plan on a wait. Try the breakfast burrito with veggie sausage. It's good!
62 locals recommend
Sneakers Bistro
28 Main StSneakers is right on the rotary in Winooski. Perfect for a weekday breakfast. Warning: it's an absolute zoo on the weekend, so plan on a wait. Try the breakfast burrito with veggie sausage. It's good!
The wood fired pizza here is so good, the house-brewed beer is great, the environment is warm and welcoming, and the prices are reasonable. We love it here!
123 locals recommend
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StThe wood fired pizza here is so good, the house-brewed beer is great, the environment is warm and welcoming, and the prices are reasonable. We love it here!
Good farm-to-table food. Wide selection of local brews. Fantastic beer garden in the warmer months. Warm and welcoming basement lounge with a fireplace in the cooler months.
120 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StGood farm-to-table food. Wide selection of local brews. Fantastic beer garden in the warmer months. Warm and welcoming basement lounge with a fireplace in the cooler months.
Best tacos in town. In a 1950s diner no less! The kitchen is open late!
43 locals recommend
El Cortijo
189 Bank StBest tacos in town. In a 1950s diner no less! The kitchen is open late!
This new-ish neighborhood spot is a great place to grab a drink or some locally sourced food. Plus, it's a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
33 locals recommend
Butch + Babe's
258 N Winooski AveThis new-ish neighborhood spot is a great place to grab a drink or some locally sourced food. Plus, it's a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Some of the most delicious apple cider donuts around. Perfect if you're spending the day in the mountains and puttering in the Waterbury area.
146 locals recommend
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdSome of the most delicious apple cider donuts around. Perfect if you're spending the day in the mountains and puttering in the Waterbury area.
Some of the *best* sandwiches in town. Be prepared for a leisurely lunch. They take their time making the sandwiches so each bite is absolutely perfect. Do not go here if you're in a rush.
18 locals recommend
Four Corners of the Earth
310 Pine StSome of the *best* sandwiches in town. Be prepared for a leisurely lunch. They take their time making the sandwiches so each bite is absolutely perfect. Do not go here if you're in a rush.
Delicious fresh, local, and organic foods in a warm and welcoming environment. Run by a husband-wife couple who are fabulous. Vegan friendly dishes too. :)
23 locals recommend
Revolution Kitchen
9 Center StDelicious fresh, local, and organic foods in a warm and welcoming environment. Run by a husband-wife couple who are fabulous. Vegan friendly dishes too. :)
Parks & Nature
Beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Rent a bike, take a ride to the North, and loop back in time to catch the sunset over the mountains. It's breathtaking.
132 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
10 College StBeautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Rent a bike, take a ride to the North, and loop back in time to catch the sunset over the mountains. It's breathtaking.
Moderate to easy short hike. It takes less than an hour to get to the top and the views are fantastic.
93 locals recommend
Mount Philo
Moderate to easy short hike. It takes less than an hour to get to the top and the views are fantastic.
Mount Hunger Waterbury trail is a challenging hike with spectacular views. Pick up the trailhead on Sweet Farms Road. There's a small dirt parking lot there.
Sweet Road
Sweet RoadMount Hunger Waterbury trail is a challenging hike with spectacular views. Pick up the trailhead on Sweet Farms Road. There's a small dirt parking lot there.
Drinks & Nightlife
There is almost always live music at the Radio Bean, and the connected restaurant is very good too. Walk-able late night fun.
78 locals recommend
Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski AveThere is almost always live music at the Radio Bean, and the connected restaurant is very good too. Walk-able late night fun.
Higher Ground
1214 Williston RdLots of live music here. Plan on driving.
Entertainment & Activities
Great skiing and riding in the winter. We hear that the mountain biking in this area is also very good (but we don't know much about mountain biking).
25 locals recommend
The Lodge at Spruce Peak
7412 Mountain RdGreat skiing and riding in the winter. We hear that the mountain biking in this area is also very good (but we don't know much about mountain biking).
Family-friendly ski mountain. Lift tickets are more affordable than the larger resorts. And, night skiing!
122 locals recommend
Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdFamily-friendly ski mountain. Lift tickets are more affordable than the larger resorts. And, night skiing!
Shopping
When you're visiting many of the restaurants in BTV you'll often notice the beautiful and unique light fixtures. Many were made by Conant. If you're shopping for unique home goods don't miss it.
7 locals recommend
Conant Metal & Light
266 Pine StWhen you're visiting many of the restaurants in BTV you'll often notice the beautiful and unique light fixtures. Many were made by Conant. If you're shopping for unique home goods don't miss it.
Good place to rent bicycles. Reasonable prices and very close to the bike path at Waterfront park.
27 locals recommend
Skirack Service and Rental
85 Main StGood place to rent bicycles. Reasonable prices and very close to the bike path at Waterfront park.
Essentials
Local co-cooperatively owned grocery with EVERYTHING you need for your stay.
145 locals recommend
City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveLocal co-cooperatively owned grocery with EVERYTHING you need for your stay.