Things To Do
Church Street
No visit to Burlington is complete without a stroll down the bricks of the Church Street Marketplace. The Marketplace is the heart of our little city and a hub of commerce, activity, and community engagement. You’ll discover over 100 shops, restaurants, and local small businesses within our four pedestrian blocks. No two days on the Marketplace are the same as we host festivals, concerts, parades, rallies, street entertainers, and cart vendors all year round. Each year, some 1.5 million visitors come here to shop, eat, meet and greet, mark milestones, or just pass the time of day.
Waterfront Park
Vermont is home to the nation's “Sixth” great lake, Lake Champlain. Stretching over 120 miles long and 13-miles at its widest point, this majestic body of water is as historical as it is beautiful. Situated between the Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont, Lake Champlain is a prized possession for Vermonters and New Yorkers alike. Providing recreational opportunities year round, from swimming, boating, and fishing to ice skating, and a number of other winter activities.
Burlington Beer Trail
Start at either end of this trail and experience a unique tour of Burlington’s best brews! This trail is short enough that you can hop on the bike path or walk to most destinations. If you choose to drive, remember to have a designated driver!
Ethan Allen Park
The park was built in the New North End of Burlington near the final home of Ethan Allen. A large, late 19th-century tower overlooks the lake. Allen settled here with wife Fanny in 1787.
Shelburne Museum
Explore and discover art, history, and the natural beauty of Vermont at Shelburne Museum, an eclectic collection of over 100,000 pieces of art and history.
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
ECHO is Vermont's innovative science and nature museum on the Burlington waterfront. The museum's mission is to inspire and engage families in the joy of scientific discovery, the wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain. Discover over 100 interactive family experiences, 70 live species, seasonal changing exhibits, and our Northfield Savings Bank immersive 3D Theater.
Fleming Museum of Art
The Fleming Museum of Art has been offering world-class art on UVM’s campus and in the heart of Burlington since 1931. Featuring rotating exhibitions, community events and programs, and over 24,000 art and cultural heritage objects within its collections, the Fleming is a meeting place for inspired learning, critical thinking, and understanding of our shared human experiences. Admission is free for all. As UVM's art museum, we are open to the public September - May with closures during major holidays and college recesses. For full details including our hours and information on parking, accessibility, and more, please head to our website.
