- 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.
Showing 31-40 of
191
2.7 Miles
-
0 votes
Dorset Park, 600 Swift Street, South Burlington, VT 5403
MoreLess Info
C. Douglas Cairns Recreation Arena is an ice facility with twin NHL-sized rinks, with seating for 600 and 400 spectators respectively. It features a snack bar, vending machines, arcade games and a pro shop.
2.7 Miles
Veterans Memorial Park provides visitors with 70 acres of open space for outdoor activities. The park has sports fields and courts for basketball, soccer, and baseball; as well as playgrounds and picnic areas for families.
3.2 Miles
Situated on 1.7 acres, Overlook Park is known mostly for its views of the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain to the west. The park provides access to the South Burlington Rec Path along with parking and an informational marker.
3.5 Miles
Featuring over 8,000 square-feet to experience, Talent Skatepark is a local skatepark and skate shop popular among individuals of all skating levels. The park also carries snowboarding gear and offers learn-to-skate lessons for beginners.
4.1 Miles
Operating since 1964, Champlain Lanes Bowling features 16 lanes of bowling including automatic scoring, bumper lanes and cosmic bowling. The bowling alley has a bar and grill as well as arcade video game machines.
4.6 Miles
Open during the spring and summer seasons, the Sunset Drive-In Theatre is a classic outdoor cinema. Popular movies are offered in a two-film arrangement, and there are small playgrounds beneath the screens for children.
6.6 Miles
Tours of Selburne Farms are offered four times throughout the day between May and October every year. The tours begin at the Welcome Center and can even include a side trip to the Children's Farmyard which focuses on educational, hands-on activities for kids.
6.9 Miles
Besides renting bicycles, Great Bike Tours has their own B&B-style lodge where they offer self-guided customized bike tours. They also offer full support for multi-day trips to other destinations, to far off and even international destinations.
7.0 Miles
Laplatte Nature Park spans 125 acres and offers trails for walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, with side paths leading to the Laplatte River. There is also a community garden that houses flowers, plants, and fruits within the park.
8.0 Miles
Open seven days a week throughout the year, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company offers tours of their factory. In addition to the general factory tour, guests have access to the on-site Bear Shop where they can purchase specialty teddy bears.