Taking a tour of the Ben and Jerry's Factory is a must do when in Vermont.
There is tons to see, eat, and shop for along Church Street right in the heart of Burlington.
There is no shortage of craft beer in VT. Some recommendations: Zero Gravity Fiddlehead Magic Hat Foam Brewers For the Cider lovers: Citizen Cider In the mood for Wine: Shelburne Vineyard
Burlington sits right on Lake Champlain, take in the beautiful scenery down at Riverfront Park or stroll along the Bike Path for a relaxing day out.
If you are a history buff you should definitely make the trip out to Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Defiance.
There are many trails around Burlington to take a hike and embrace the nature Vermont has to offer. The list provided in this link shares distance from the city as well as length of trail and difficulty.