Food Scene
Mirabelles
3060 Williston RoadGreat breakfast and lunch; amazing pastries, muffins, desserts.
If you are visiting from afar and don't know about this place, you will probably be interested. This former Webb family estate is in Shelburne, on Lake Champlain. Great food, but on the expensive side. The grounds include the historic home - which is an Inn and also the restaurant location and a farm barn.
243 locals recommend
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadIf you are visiting from afar and don't know about this place, you will probably be interested. This former Webb family estate is in Shelburne, on Lake Champlain. Great food, but on the expensive side. The grounds include the historic home - which is an Inn and also the restaurant location and a farm barn.
In the middle of everything. Very good food. Sit on the patio on Church Street and watch the world of people go by. Local scoop - there is a small 2nd floor of the restaurant if you want a very nice, more private setting. Not inexpensive.
113 locals recommend
Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StIn the middle of everything. Very good food. Sit on the patio on Church Street and watch the world of people go by. Local scoop - there is a small 2nd floor of the restaurant if you want a very nice, more private setting. Not inexpensive.
Another great spot with reliably good food. Also on Church Street. More moderately priced.
13 locals recommend
Sweetwaters
120 Church StAnother great spot with reliably good food. Also on Church Street. More moderately priced.
The Kitchen Table Bistro
1840 W Main StExcellent high-end restaurant.
Trattoria Delia
152 St Paul StOne of many great restaurants located in downtown Burlington.
Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StAnother really good choice for breakfast in Burlington.
Bristol Bakery & Cafe
10244 Rte 116This is the closest place for great coffee and baked goods.
English style pub with its own brews. Good and affordable.
22 locals recommend
The Vermont Pub & Brewery
144 College StEnglish style pub with its own brews. Good and affordable.
Outstanding crepes, near the waterfront in Burlington. Great for brunch.
62 locals recommend
Skinny Pancake
60 Lake StOutstanding crepes, near the waterfront in Burlington. Great for brunch.
Great food, in nearby Hinesburg, Vermont. Tell the owner, Will Patten, we sent you.
34 locals recommend
Hinesburgh Public House
10516 Rte 116Great food, in nearby Hinesburg, Vermont. Tell the owner, Will Patten, we sent you.
Kountry Kart Deli
155 Main StGreat deli in downtown Burlington.
Parks & Nature
Set aside 5 or 6 hours and drive to the head of the Burrows Trail. The uphill hike takes 3 to 4 hours depending on pace, and about 1.5 hours down. Commanding views of the Champlain Valley and Lake Champlain.
51 locals recommend
Camels Hump
Set aside 5 or 6 hours and drive to the head of the Burrows Trail. The uphill hike takes 3 to 4 hours depending on pace, and about 1.5 hours down. Commanding views of the Champlain Valley and Lake Champlain.
Our home is its own nature center. Ducks, loons and an occasional Great Blue Heron can be seen in and around the lake, and behind our property are recreation paths maintained by the Lake Iroquois Recreation District. If you are adventuresome, there is approximately 600 acres of undeveloped woods behind our house to explore, so bring a compass.
7 locals recommend
Lake Iroquois
Our home is its own nature center. Ducks, loons and an occasional Great Blue Heron can be seen in and around the lake, and behind our property are recreation paths maintained by the Lake Iroquois Recreation District. If you are adventuresome, there is approximately 600 acres of undeveloped woods behind our house to explore, so bring a compass.
Shopping
Church Street is a pedestrian street in the center of Burlington. There are great stores - Outdoor Gear Exchange is one of my favorites; great clothing stores; cafes; almost everything.
26 locals recommend
Church St
Church StreetChurch Street is a pedestrian street in the center of Burlington. There are great stores - Outdoor Gear Exchange is one of my favorites; great clothing stores; cafes; almost everything.
Arts & Culture
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdLots to see there.
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StOffer a wide range of performing artists.
Aquatic education center on the Burlington waterfront.
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StAquatic education center on the Burlington waterfront.
Learn about the history of Lake Champlain, home of one of the most important naval battles in American history.
48 locals recommend
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
4472 Basin Harbor RdLearn about the history of Lake Champlain, home of one of the most important naval battles in American history.
Essentials
Lantman's Market
10681 Rte 116Drinks & Nightlife
Higher Ground
1214 Williston RdHigher Ground has a pretty constant stream of great performances.
Sightseeing
Rent bikes and ride along the shore of Lake Champlain. It is best to go north from Burlington to the causeway at Mallets Bay. Miles of nicely maintained bike paths.
45 locals recommend
Local Motion Bike Rentals
1 Steele StRent bikes and ride along the shore of Lake Champlain. It is best to go north from Burlington to the causeway at Mallets Bay. Miles of nicely maintained bike paths.