Burlington Guidebook
Parks & Nature
Cool park with beautiful lake views. Go there to watch the sunset. Only few minutes walking from our home.
38 locals recommend
Battery Park
Battery Park ExtensionCool park with beautiful lake views. Go there to watch the sunset. Only few minutes walking from our home.
Waterfront Park
10 College StRed Rocks Park
4 Central AveHiking & Lake views
A challenging but rewarding hike for the more adventurous. Beautiful views at the summit!
51 locals recommend
Camels Hump
A challenging but rewarding hike for the more adventurous. Beautiful views at the summit!
Swing by to rent a stand up paddle board or take a yoga class at their outdoor pavilion.
18 locals recommend
Burlington Surf Club (WND & WVS)
50 Lakeside AveSwing by to rent a stand up paddle board or take a yoga class at their outdoor pavilion.
Snake Mountain
Moderate hike with beautiful views of the lake and mountains
Quick and easy 30 min hike with wonderful views at the top. Stop by the Philo Farm and Market for local goods and food on the way back.
93 locals recommend
Mount Philo
Quick and easy 30 min hike with wonderful views at the top. Stop by the Philo Farm and Market for local goods and food on the way back.
Oakledge Park
Rent a bike from Outdoor Gear Exchange and enjoy this easy bike trial on a sunny day. You’ll be surrounded by the lake on both sides. You can ride this down and back or take the bike ferry to South Hero and explore the islands on the lake!
23 locals recommend
Causeway Park
781 Blakely RoadRent a bike from Outdoor Gear Exchange and enjoy this easy bike trial on a sunny day. You’ll be surrounded by the lake on both sides. You can ride this down and back or take the bike ferry to South Hero and explore the islands on the lake!
Food scene
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StAmerican Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StGreat pizza and bar.
Pho Hong
325 N Winooski AveMatt's favorite pho spot. BYOB!
Their maple glazed biscuit is hands down the best biscuit you’ll ever have. It’s worth grabbing any other baked treat there too. If you want a heartier breakfast or lunch, we recommend going elsewhere.
48 locals recommend
August First
149 S Champlain StTheir maple glazed biscuit is hands down the best biscuit you’ll ever have. It’s worth grabbing any other baked treat there too. If you want a heartier breakfast or lunch, we recommend going elsewhere.
Honey Road
156 Church StMediterranean small plates. Everything is delicious.
Philo Ridge Farm
2766 Mt Philo RdOrder any sandwich here and you’ll be very happy! Just make sure you place your order before they sell out.
Poppy Cafe & Market
Order any sandwich here and you’ll be very happy! Just make sure you place your order before they sell out.
The Café HOT.
The best breakfast sandwich you’ve ever had unlike any breakfast sandwich you’ve had.
May Day
Sister restaurant of Honey Road. Expect Mediterranean style brunch and fantastic donuts.
The Grey Jay
Sister restaurant of Honey Road. Expect Mediterranean style brunch and fantastic donuts.
Breweries
Burlington is know for their craft breweries. All are worth visiting but here are some of our personal favorites.
Dog friendly indoor brewery with plenty of seating and games. Known for their eclectic flavors. Our personal favorite for stouts, triple IPAs, and Nee England IPAs.
56 locals recommend
Burlington Beer Company
180 Flynn AvenueDog friendly indoor brewery with plenty of seating and games. Known for their eclectic flavors. Our personal favorite for stouts, triple IPAs, and Nee England IPAs.
Excellent sour beers right by the waterfront! Dog friendly outdoor seating area.
118 locals recommend
Foam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StExcellent sour beers right by the waterfront! Dog friendly outdoor seating area.
Great beer and great food! Grab a seat outside on their large patio. Stay all day and then grab some bites at The Great Northern next door.
128 locals recommend
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyGreat beer and great food! Grab a seat outside on their large patio. Stay all day and then grab some bites at The Great Northern next door.
Large variety of ciders. People who typically do not like ciders may be surprised to find some drier and less sweet varieties here that are deeply refreshing. Outdoor seating available.
104 locals recommend
Citizen Cider
316 Pine StLarge variety of ciders. People who typically do not like ciders may be surprised to find some drier and less sweet varieties here that are deeply refreshing. Outdoor seating available.
Voted one of Bon Appetit’s top craft breweries in 2020! Try some very exciting, delicious natural wines or their experimental genre blending co-blended wines and ciders.
CO Cellars
266 Pine StVoted one of Bon Appetit’s top craft breweries in 2020! Try some very exciting, delicious natural wines or their experimental genre blending co-blended wines and ciders.
Bars & Nightlife
The Archives
191 College StChill local bar with awesome arcade
Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski AveLocal music at its finest
Nectar's
188 Main StMusic, dancing and late night Nectars famous gravy fries
Half Lounge
136 1/2 Church StSmall and fun, dancing and DJ
If you want low key nightlife but excellent curation of wines and cheese boards, look know further than Dedalus.
48 locals recommend
Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar
388 Pine StIf you want low key nightlife but excellent curation of wines and cheese boards, look know further than Dedalus.
Great vibe and excellent cocktails. It’s located next door to Filinos so you can grab a slide of New Haven style pizza with your drink.
The Wallflower Collective
Great vibe and excellent cocktails. It’s located next door to Filinos so you can grab a slide of New Haven style pizza with your drink.
Spot on the Dock
1 King StThe place to be when the weather is nice.
Devil Takes A Holiday
Best cocktails in Burlington
Shopping
Beautifully maintained closed-off street with all the shops, restaurants, bars, etc.
142 locals recommend
Church Street Marketplace
131 Church StBeautifully maintained closed-off street with all the shops, restaurants, bars, etc.
Open every Saturday 9am - 1pm. Perfect for anyone who enjoys strolling around a farmers market and perusing local art.
57 locals recommend
Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StOpen every Saturday 9am - 1pm. Perfect for anyone who enjoys strolling around a farmers market and perusing local art.
Barge canal market
377 Pine StInteresting and well curated finds.
Welcome to Burlington’s artist district! Start here to find some really fascinating metal work and continue exploring the area for more local artist finds.
7 locals recommend
Conant Metal & Light
266 Pine StWelcome to Burlington’s artist district! Start here to find some really fascinating metal work and continue exploring the area for more local artist finds.
The highest quality meat and seafood in the area. Tell Chris that Matt and Fiona sent you.
6 locals recommend
Shelburne Meat Market
2989 Shelburne RdThe highest quality meat and seafood in the area. Tell Chris that Matt and Fiona sent you.
Essentials
The best co-op ever! walk to get you groceries, sandwiches, and other essential items.
145 locals recommend
City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveThe best co-op ever! walk to get you groceries, sandwiches, and other essential items.
Sometimes you need something quick. Simon’s is only two blocks away so you can fill up your tank and stock up on snacks for the road on your way out.
Simon’s
42 Park StreetSometimes you need something quick. Simon’s is only two blocks away so you can fill up your tank and stock up on snacks for the road on your way out.
Getting around
Green Mountain Transit
100 Cherry Sthttp://ridegmt.com/gmt-schedules/