- TripBuzz found 92 things to do with kids in or near Burlington, Vermont, including 68 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plattsburgh, Stowe, South Burlington and Shelburne.
- From Centennial Field to ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center, the Burlington area offers 77 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Boat Cruise, Dog Park and Bike Paths.
- A short drive from the US-Canadian border, Burlington is a popular tourist destination. It is the largest city in Vermont, and home of several colleges and universities including the University of Vermont. An historical community, the city also provides its residents with lots of arts and culture. This includes attractions like the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center and Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.
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Certified Angus beef is prepared daily alongside local produce and fresh ingredients
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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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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.
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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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Originally a railroad bed, the Burlington Bike Path is now a 7.5 mile recreational bike route along the shore of Lake Champlain. The path links six parks along the waterfront, and provides views of the Adirondack Mountains.
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Downtown Burlington's Waterfront Park provides waterfront access to the Burlington Bike Path and Lake Champlain, with a pedestrian boardwalk and benches for viewing sunsets over the lake. The park's festival site hosts an array of musical and community events throughout the year.
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Located near Lake Champlain, Oakledge Park is a quiet spot to relax, picnic, or play. The park has a swimming beach, playground equipment, softball fields, tennis courts, and picnic shelters.
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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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North Beach Park offers a picnic area complete with tables and grills, a snack bar, restrooms, and foot showers. The park also has a reserveable shelter that can accommodate up to 80 people.
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105 Briggs St, Burlington, VT 05401
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A climbing gym, Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School offers free climbing with grades from 5.5 to 5.13, boulder problems from V0 to V10+ and a rope course. The school offers instruction on rock, ice and mountains.
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Spanning 100 acres, Red Rock Park is open all year round. The park includes a beach area where visitors can swim, as well as hiking trails, a picnic area with a gazebo, and scenic overlooks.