- Our list of the best things to do in South Burlington, Vermont, features the top 144 nearby activities — including 69 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- South 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 14 things to do within the city of South Burlington, VT , followed by 130 popular activities in nearby cities, including Burlington, Stowe, Plattsburgh, Shelburne, Waterbury, Vergennes, Jeffersonville, Charlotte, Waterbury Center, Essex, Grand Isle, Richmond, Killington, Smugglers Notch, Winchester, Cambridge, Waitsfield, Colchester and Isle La Motte
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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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Book a private sailing excursion on Lake Champlain for a group of up to 6 people with Let's Go Sailing Private Cruises. Cruises last from 2 hours to a full day and groups are invited to bring a picnic. Private sailing lessons available.
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The Northern Lights Lake Champlain Cruise offers daily, fully narrated and scenic cruises from Burlington Harbor through Shelburne Bay and around North Beach. Hop aboard a 115ft replica of a 19th century steamboat for standard and specialty cruises complete with full service buffet.
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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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Burlington Brew Tours is an all-inclusive sampling tour of Vermont breweries. With round trip transportation from your residence or hotel, each tour comprises tastings of 15 local craft-brewed and artisan beers, led by a self-professed 'beer geek' guide. The final stop includes lunch at a local eatery.
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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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The Oakledge Park & Beach is a public beach and neighborhood park that supports activities including running, biking, sun tanning, and fishing. The area also sits next to the Champlain Bike Path.
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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.
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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.