BEST THINGS TO DO IN BURLINGTON VT

With unbelievable shopping, restaurants, and local galleries, you must stop along the brick paved blocks for a taste of Vermont life.

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Challenge kids and get immersed in Vermont’s innovative science museum centered around discovering science, preserving nature, and caring for Lake Champlain.

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Take in spectacular views of the lake, city and mountains, and marvel at the history of this region. Grab your camera, a nice drink and get ready to relax.

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As this is an active farm, you can wander around the grounds or walk on one of the many hiking trails with views of the lake. Deepen your knowledge on agriculture and cultural customs.

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From start to finish, understand how they became a household ice cream name. This is the first factory and only tour facility.

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There are more than 100 covered bridges in Vermont, with several around Burlington. They make the perfect place for a roadside picnic of local crackers, salami and Cabot cheese.

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Time travel into Burlington’s history. Understand daily life of the 1780’s and uncover the life of Ethan Allen, a farmer, businessman, writer, and war patriot.

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With beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains, this scenic bike path is one for the books.

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Vermont is known for her maple syrup, and no trip would be complete without a visit to one of the local sugar farms to sample they syrup and grab a “creemee” soft ice cream.

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Not too far, Stowe is packed with adventure as well. Sample apple cider, visit Moss Glen Falls, hike Smuggler’s Notch, or hike/ski Stowe Mountain.

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13 THINGS TO DO IN BURLINGTON VT FOR A GUARANTEED GOOD TIME

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BEST THINGS TO DO IN BURLINGTON VT

With unbelievable shopping, restaurants, and local galleries, you must stop along the brick paved blocks for a taste of Vermont life.

CHURCH STREET MARKETPLACE

Challenge kids and get immersed in Vermont’s innovative science museum centered around discovering science, preserving nature, and caring for Lake Champlain.

ECHO LEAHY CENTER

Take in spectacular views of the lake, city and mountains, and marvel at the history of this region. Grab your camera, a nice drink and get ready to relax.

SPIRIT OF ETHAN ALLEN

As this is an active farm, you can wander around the grounds or walk on one of the many hiking trails with views of the lake. Deepen your knowledge on agriculture and cultural customs.

SHELBURNE FARMS

From start to finish, understand how they became a household ice cream name. This is the first factory and only tour facility.

BEN AND JERRY’S ICE CREAM FACTORY

There are more than 100 covered bridges in Vermont, with several around Burlington. They make the perfect place for a roadside picnic of local crackers, salami and Cabot cheese.

FIND A COVERED BRIDGE

Time travel into Burlington’s history. Understand daily life of the 1780’s and uncover the life of Ethan Allen, a farmer, businessman, writer, and war patriot.

ETHAN ALLEN HOMESTEAD

With beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains, this scenic bike path is one for the books.

BURLINGTON BIKE PATH

Vermont is known for her maple syrup, and no trip would be complete without a visit to one of the local sugar farms to sample they syrup and grab a “creemee” soft ice cream.

SAMPLE MAPLE SYRUP

Not too far, Stowe is packed with adventure as well. Sample apple cider, visit Moss Glen Falls, hike Smuggler’s Notch, or hike/ski Stowe Mountain.

DAY TRIP TO STOWE

13 THINGS TO DO IN BURLINGTON VT FOR A GUARANTEED GOOD TIME

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