- Our list of the best things to do in Burlington, Vermont, features the top 130 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Burlington, VT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 33 things to do within the city of Burlington, VT , followed by 97 popular activities in nearby cities, including Plattsburgh, Stowe, South Burlington, Shelburne, Waterbury, Vergennes, Charlotte, Jeffersonville, Essex, Grand Isle, Richmond, Killington, Smugglers Notch, Winchester, Cambridge, Waitsfield, Colchester, Waterbury Center and Isle La Motte
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Certified Angus beef is prepared daily alongside local produce and fresh ingredients
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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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Experience a scenic boat tour on the 363-seat Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a cruise ship offering a range of tour options on Lake Champlain. Choose a narrated scenic ride, or a lunch, brunch or dinner cruise on one of three dining decks.
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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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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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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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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 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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With Burlington Food Tours, visitors can sample a wide range of food items such as jams, cheeses, popsicles, and more. The tour takes visitors on a walk through the Burlington Farmer's market while narrating the food history of the region.
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The Grand Isle Lake House is a historical building that is popular for weddings, non-profit retreats, and corporate events. It can accommodate guests overnight in its 13 rooms and can cater for events as well.