- The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Burlington, Vermont, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Bike Paths and Piers & Boardwalks.
- From Burlington Bike Path to Waterfront Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Burlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plattsburgh, South Burlington, Stowe and Shelburne.
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Certified Angus beef is prepared daily alongside local produce and fresh ingredients
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In 1980, the Burlington Farmers market opened up for business, featuring locally grown produce, crafts, prepared foods, and flowers. In 2008, a cold weather venue was added to keep the market open year-round.
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On the campus of the University of Vermont, Centennial Field is a shared facility. It is home to a minor-league baseball team but is often used to host high school games and other community events.
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A four-block open-air mall in downtown Burlington, the Church Street Marketplace offers pedestrians a mix of shopping, restaurants, historical architecture and street entertainment. Annual events include jazz and street theater festivals.
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Built in 1787, the Ethan Allen Homestead is the original historic home of Vermont's founder. The site has been preserved and converted into a living history museum that shows daily life of 18th century Vermont.
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The Burlington Boathouse Dock is considered to be the centerpiece of Burlington's waterfront on Lake Champlain. It offers boaters a full service marina with power, showers, water, and pump-out facilities.
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North Beach Campground & Park is a beachside park with a variety of amenities. It features picnic areas with barbecue grills, restrooms, beach access, playground areas, and a shelter capable of accommodating large groups.
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Lake Champlain Chocolates is a chocolate factory, shop and cafe offering a wide selection of confections made onsite. A tour includes a short informational film, watching the factory in action through a window, and sampling a variety of chocolates.
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Auer Family Boathouse rents out kayaks, canoes, and rowboats to the public that can fit either one or two people. The boathouse also has kayaks specifically fit for the ocean or the nearby river.
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The Switchback Brewing Company was founded in 2002 in Burlington, Vermont. All of Switchback's beers are unfiltered and naturally carbonated. Switchback brewers provide tours of the brewery, and guests can enjoy samples and pints in the tap room.
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1 College St., Burlington, VT 5401
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The ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Centre is an interactive attraction centred around ecology, culture, history and stewardship in the Lake Champlain Basin. Permanent exhibits include an aquatic habitat, FrogWorld, Discovery Place for toddlers and a hands-on paleontological dig box.