Hillary’s guidebook
Food scene
Locally owned and operated, very relaxing atmosphere, great steaks and seafood.
11 locals recommend
Windjammer Restaurant
1076 Williston RdLocally owned and operated, very relaxing atmosphere, great steaks and seafood.
The Lighthouse Restaurant and Lounge
38 Lower Mountain View DrAnother great, locally owned restaurant and bar.
Great dining in the summer months, right on Lake Champlain, great views, pub style food.
34 locals recommend
Splash At the Boathouse
2 College StGreat dining in the summer months, right on Lake Champlain, great views, pub style food.
Great little locally owned pub style bar and restaurant. Summer time local bands, great music. Great weekend brunches.
Spanked Puppy
116 Main StGreat little locally owned pub style bar and restaurant. Summer time local bands, great music. Great weekend brunches.
In the summer NO ONE beats the Village Scoop for their delicious ice cream. A must visit when in our area.
12 locals recommend
The Village Scoop
419 Main StIn the summer NO ONE beats the Village Scoop for their delicious ice cream. A must visit when in our area.
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StWood fired pizza, lots of local beers.
Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StReservations needed. Very good food.
City/town information
Local favorite, lots of bars and restaurants, walk down on the waterfront and take in the beautiful views of Lake Champlain. Lots of shopping and local breweries in the area.
60 locals recommend
Burlington
Local favorite, lots of bars and restaurants, walk down on the waterfront and take in the beautiful views of Lake Champlain. Lots of shopping and local breweries in the area.
Enjoy the mountains, Local spa's, fine dining, walk some of the many hiking trails, ski the mountains at Stowe. Lot's of quaint shops.
179 locals recommend
Stowe
Enjoy the mountains, Local spa's, fine dining, walk some of the many hiking trails, ski the mountains at Stowe. Lot's of quaint shops.
Visit the Shelburne museum, visit a local winery, local restaurants such as the Bearded Frog are one of our favorites.
13 locals recommend
Shelburne
Visit the Shelburne museum, visit a local winery, local restaurants such as the Bearded Frog are one of our favorites.
Visit Mallets bay to get breathtaking views of the sunset, local restaurants such as the Spanked Puppy and Rozzi's offer great pub style food, outdoor music in the summer. Bar style environment with great food. Visit the causeway and take a long walk up to 10 miles along the lake where the ferry can take you over to the Champlain island side. Beautiful views.
Colchester
Visit Mallets bay to get breathtaking views of the sunset, local restaurants such as the Spanked Puppy and Rozzi's offer great pub style food, outdoor music in the summer. Bar style environment with great food. Visit the causeway and take a long walk up to 10 miles along the lake where the ferry can take you over to the Champlain island side. Beautiful views.
Sightseeing
Want to explore our state by boat. The Spirit of Ethan Allen offers lots of various tours and dining experiences in the summer.
28 locals recommend
Spirit of Ethan Allen
1 College StWant to explore our state by boat. The Spirit of Ethan Allen offers lots of various tours and dining experiences in the summer.
Ben & Jerry’s
1281 Vermont Rte 100Delicious ice cream and a local favorite
Wine and spirits taste testing
Lots of local wine and spirts, gift shop
Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits
64 VT-104Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery
190 W Shore RdKayaking
I have not personally gone but have had many guests recommend.
Green River Reservoir State Park
1394 Green River Dam RdCity advice
Getting around
Cars are the fastest way to get around
We have provided some local maps to help you navigate your way around our town. Visit Lake Champlain commerce to get other travel recommendations.