Things To Do

Burlington, VT

Church Street Marketplace

Burlington's downtown pedestrian street with local shops and restaurants.

Waterfront Park

Great views of the lake and close to downtown Burlington.

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Science and nature museum geared towards children and families.

Oakledge Park

Great views of the lake, a universal-access playground, beach access, and connected to the Burlington Greenway bike path.

Leddy Beach

Our favorite beach in Burlington :)

Burlington Farmers Market

Saturdays from 9:00am - 2:00pm We recommend Green Mountain Potstickers :)

South End Get Down

Free block party with food trucks and music. Fridays from 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Burlington - Food & Drinks

Zero Gravity (American) Burlington Beer Company (American) American Flatbread - Burlington (Flatbread Pizza) Sweetwaters (American) Skinny Pancake - Burlington (Sweet & Savory Crepes) Rogue Rabbit (Sandwiches & Pizza) Deep City (Brunch) August First (Bakery & Cafe) Willow's Bagels (Bagel Sandwiches) Mr. Creemee & Mr. Creemee Stand (Ice Cream & Creemees) Shy Guy Gelato (Gelato) Lake Champlain Chocolates (Ice Cream & Chocolates) Burlington Bay (Lunch & Creemees)

Winooski, VT

Winooski Farmers Market

Sundays from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Casavant Nature Area

Gilbrook Nature Area

Winooski - Food & Drinks

Four Quarters Brewing (American) Donwoori (Korean) Asian Bistro (Chinese) Howl Bier (Beer Hall) Specs Cafe (Coffee & Pastries) Scout (Coffee, Pastries, & Ice Cream) Mattarello Baked Goods (Sandwiches, Crepes, Pastries, Dessert) Morning Light (Asian Baked Goods & Boba)

Shelburne, VT

~20min drive from Burlington

Shelburne Farms

Enjoy a day exploring the farm's extensive walking trails, visiting with the Children’s Farmyard animals, watching cheesemaking, and savoring a bit of their farmstead cheddar.

Shelburne Museum

A museum of art, design, and Americana located in Shelburne. Over 150,000 works are exhibited in 39 exhibition buildings, 25 of which are historic and were relocated to the museum grounds.

Adam's Berry Farm

Pick-your-own berries and flowers

Red Wagon Plants

Local plant nursery and bakeshop with incredible baked goods

Waterbury, VT

~30min drive from Burlington

Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour

Take a 30min guided tour of the Ben & Jerry's factory.

Cold Hollow Cider Mill

Cold apple cider & cider donuts

Cabot Creamery Store - Waterbury

Well-known dairy provider featuring free samples and Vermont-made cheese, plus crackers and gifts.

Champlain Islands, VT

~30-40min drive from Burlington

Lake Champlain Causeway

The Colchester Causeway Trail makes you feel like you are walking or biking right on top of the water! This flat, crushed-stone path stretches out into the lake, following an old railroad line. Because you’re surrounded by water, it can get quite breezy and even chilly, so bringing a light windbreaker or an extra layer is a smart move.

Allenholm Farm

Our favorite farm on the Islands! Enjoy apple picking, farm animals, and tasty food.

Snow Farm Vineyard & Distillery

Vermont-made craft wines and spirits located in the Champlain Islands.

Kraemer & Kin

Local brewery that our close friend Gracie works at :)

Alburgh Dunes State Park

Our favorite beach on the Islands.