For an interactive Burlington area parks + swimming map, visit: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/735/Parks-Recreation-Waterfront Our favorite quick hike with beautiful outlook views is the Mt. Philo Summit Trail (more info: https://www.vtstateparks.com/parks/mount-philo) Catamount Community Forest Trails (great place for picnics!) https://vlt.org/featured-properties/catamount-community-forest/ Camel's Hump (Accessed through Burrows and Monroe trailhead parking areas, which can fill up quickly this time of year, so plan to go early) Walk or bike along the Burlington waterfront paths. North Beach is a sandy beach located on the North end of this trail where you can rent a paddleboard from Paddlesurf Champlain! You can bike the Island Line Rail Trail all the way to Grand Isle State Park.
Shelburne Farms + Museum is a Burlington area gem. If you have the time, its 4,000 acres of pastures, gardens, and museums are worth a visit: https://shelburnefarms.org/visit-and-learn/day-visit-mid-may-mid-october-0 Apple picking at: Shelburne Orchards Hackett’s Orchard in South Hero Burlington Farmers Market On Pine Street from 9 AM to 2 PM every Saturday
Foam Brewers Zero Gravity Brewery Burlington Beer Company Three Needs Taproom (open late) Citzien Cider Vermont Cider Lab
The Grey Jay August First Klinger’s Bread Company Barrio Bakery Kru Coffee Collective Brio Coffeeworks The Café HOT. The Skinny Pancake Henry's Diner