Neighborhoods
Colchester Point is the neighborhood you are in. It is a private beach association, which means that only owners or renters of cottages on the point are allowed to use the sandy beaches along the shore!
Colchester Point Road
Colchester Point RoadColchester Point is the neighborhood you are in. It is a private beach association, which means that only owners or renters of cottages on the point are allowed to use the sandy beaches along the shore!
Colchester is the broader town surrounding Colchester Point. It is a quaint little town, with stunning views of Lake Champlain and all the essentials you will need.
A must do list the Colchester Causeway, which connects the Vermont mainland to the island of South Hero. It's a great walk, run or bike. Bring your own bikes, or you can rent them from Mallet's Bay Bike shop. If you do, be sure to bike around the island to see the birdhouse forest, or up further to Snow Farm Winery, the first grape farm and winery in the State of Vermont.
All in town are grocery stores, local mom-and-pop style restaurants, kayak rentals and a water park at Mallett's Bay, and even a drive in movie spot (Sunset Drive-In).
Colchester
Colchester is the broader town surrounding Colchester Point. It is a quaint little town, with stunning views of Lake Champlain and all the essentials you will need.
A must do list the Colchester Causeway, which connects the Vermont mainland to the island of South Hero. It's a great walk, run or bike. Bring your own bikes, or you can rent them from Mallet's Bay Bike shop. If you do, be sure to bike around the island to see the birdhouse forest, or up further to Snow Farm Winery, the first grape farm and winery in the State of Vermont.
All in town are grocery stores, local mom-and-pop style restaurants, kayak rentals and a water park at Mallett's Bay, and even a drive in movie spot (Sunset Drive-In).
Burlington Vermont is a super cool, laid back kind of town. Locals are all very friendly, lots of shopping and restaurants along the main strip of "Church Street".
Some favorite restaurants in town:
American Flatbread - Great pizza and beer! $$
Farmhouse Tap and Grill - Hip American bar and restaurant. Nice ambiance.$$$
Hen of the Wood - Hip Foodie Spot. Best meals of our lives eaten at this spot! $$$$
139 locals recommend
Burlington
Burlington Vermont is a super cool, laid back kind of town. Locals are all very friendly, lots of shopping and restaurants along the main strip of "Church Street".
Some favorite restaurants in town:
American Flatbread - Great pizza and beer! $$
Farmhouse Tap and Grill - Hip American bar and restaurant. Nice ambiance.$$$
Hen of the Wood - Hip Foodie Spot. Best meals of our lives eaten at this spot! $$$$
Entertainment
Vermont Comedy Club
101 Main StA fun night of comedy never hurt anyone!
Nectar's
188 Main StLive music!
Go here if you like dancing with live bands or DJs! Call ahead or visit their website to see who is playing.
18 locals recommend
Red Square
136 Church StGo here if you like dancing with live bands or DJs! Call ahead or visit their website to see who is playing.
For the jazz enthusiasts out there, check out this festival! Usually in June, it was cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
153 Main StFor the jazz enthusiasts out there, check out this festival! Usually in June, it was cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
Enjoy a blast from the past with this local drive-in movie theatre! Bring your own snacks or purchase some from the Sunset Snack Bar. :)
33 locals recommend
Sunset Drive-In
155 Porters Point RdEnjoy a blast from the past with this local drive-in movie theatre! Bring your own snacks or purchase some from the Sunset Snack Bar. :)
Food scene
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StGreat American food and local beers on tap!
Hip foodie spot. If your like your meals gourmet, and a rustic-chic aesthetic, this is your spot! Some of the best meals of our lives have been appreciated here.
159 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StHip foodie spot. If your like your meals gourmet, and a rustic-chic aesthetic, this is your spot! Some of the best meals of our lives have been appreciated here.
Yummy flatbread pizzas! A local favorite, great pizza and beer on tap.
123 locals recommend
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StYummy flatbread pizzas! A local favorite, great pizza and beer on tap.
Another fancy spot - Leunig's Bistro is a staple of Burlington's food scene. French cuisine, delicious!
If you don't have time for a dinner here, check out their smaller stand outside on Church Street, with pastries, coffee and more!
113 locals recommend
Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StAnother fancy spot - Leunig's Bistro is a staple of Burlington's food scene. French cuisine, delicious!
If you don't have time for a dinner here, check out their smaller stand outside on Church Street, with pastries, coffee and more!
Great to pick up local Vermont goods! Cheese, maple syrup, veggies and more!
Open Saturdays 10-2 on Pine Street. Some present restrictions due to COVID-19. Check the website before you plan to go!
57 locals recommend
Burlington Farmers Market
345 Pine StGreat to pick up local Vermont goods! Cheese, maple syrup, veggies and more!
Open Saturdays 10-2 on Pine Street. Some present restrictions due to COVID-19. Check the website before you plan to go!
Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern
1022 W Lakeshore DrThis a local townie spot in Colchester. Great bar food!
Bri’s Fries
181 E Lakeshore DrYummy burgers and fries in Colchester, VT!
Great views on the Burlington waterfront. Fresh salad, burgers, fish tacos, and more.
34 locals recommend
Splash At the Boathouse
2 College StGreat views on the Burlington waterfront. Fresh salad, burgers, fish tacos, and more.
Sightseeing
A great spot to rent a bike and pick up the Burlington Bike Trail. This is a gorgeous trail with ongoing water views of Lake Champlain. Don't forget to stop for a Maple Creemee on your way back!
45 locals recommend
Local Motion Bike Rentals
1 Steele StA great spot to rent a bike and pick up the Burlington Bike Trail. This is a gorgeous trail with ongoing water views of Lake Champlain. Don't forget to stop for a Maple Creemee on your way back!
A great spot to rent bikes for the Colchester Causeway. Sometimes during the summer, they also have pickup at Airport Park, closer to the causeway entrance.
Malletts Bay Bicycle and Ski
794 West Lakeshore DriveA great spot to rent bikes for the Colchester Causeway. Sometimes during the summer, they also have pickup at Airport Park, closer to the causeway entrance.
Great 2-hour boat ride around Lake Champlain. Take in the beauty of the lake with your partner, families, or friends!
28 locals recommend
Spirit of Ethan Allen
1 College StGreat 2-hour boat ride around Lake Champlain. Take in the beauty of the lake with your partner, families, or friends!