Guidebook for Burlington
Food Scene
Great for brunch! They share a kitchen with Lucky Next Door (literally next door) and worth getting a coffee at their neighboring snack bar if there's a wait for your brunch.
100 locals recommend
Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StGreat for brunch! They share a kitchen with Lucky Next Door (literally next door) and worth getting a coffee at their neighboring snack bar if there's a wait for your brunch.
Best spot in Burlington for a coffee - my favorite hot drink here is the "Pedestrian". Stay a while and make sure to browse the designer bike shop Budnitz within Maglianero.
17 locals recommend
Maglianero Cafe
47 Maple StBest spot in Burlington for a coffee - my favorite hot drink here is the "Pedestrian". Stay a while and make sure to browse the designer bike shop Budnitz within Maglianero.
Vermont style pizza? We call it flatbread and its pretty awesome! I've never been disappointed by their specials (you can always order half and half) -- plus they offer gluten-free small pizzas too!
123 locals recommend
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StVermont style pizza? We call it flatbread and its pretty awesome! I've never been disappointed by their specials (you can always order half and half) -- plus they offer gluten-free small pizzas too!
Hungry for something tasty but totally healthy? Dive into Stone Soup's hot bar or get something to order. May seem bustling at first but its a great spot for a long lunch with friends.
33 locals recommend
Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
211 College StHungry for something tasty but totally healthy? Dive into Stone Soup's hot bar or get something to order. May seem bustling at first but its a great spot for a long lunch with friends.
Craving something fancy? Head on up to the upper level of Vermont's most well known French bistro Leunig's. Always the best service and my favorite spot to enjoy oysters over Church St.
114 locals recommend
Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StCraving something fancy? Head on up to the upper level of Vermont's most well known French bistro Leunig's. Always the best service and my favorite spot to enjoy oysters over Church St.
Simply great for sharing (large groups), think big round tables with lazy-susans. More asian fusion than Chinese but many vegetarian options and good service that keeps me coming back.
59 locals recommend
A Single Pebble
133 Bank StSimply great for sharing (large groups), think big round tables with lazy-susans. More asian fusion than Chinese but many vegetarian options and good service that keeps me coming back.
Attached to the coffee house Radio Bean, they feature constant live music, open late, and always serve up true Burlington vibes. Tuesday's the kitchen features great Ethiopian meat or veggie plates!
26 locals recommend
¡Duino! (Duende)
10 N Winooski AveAttached to the coffee house Radio Bean, they feature constant live music, open late, and always serve up true Burlington vibes. Tuesday's the kitchen features great Ethiopian meat or veggie plates!
Do you have a favorite bagel shop? You'll have to cheat on it. Feldman's is simply soo freaking good—neat, tasty bagel treats. Perfect for the morning after you've explored the bar scene.
25 locals recommend
Feldman's Bagels
660 Pine StDo you have a favorite bagel shop? You'll have to cheat on it. Feldman's is simply soo freaking good—neat, tasty bagel treats. Perfect for the morning after you've explored the bar scene.
Obviously all things VT… you don't have to stay here to enjoy it! Juniper bar sprawls from lobby to terrace. Hen of The Wood, a door down, is a renown restaurant featuring Vermont edibles and more.
18 locals recommend
Hotel Vermont
41 Cherry StObviously all things VT… you don't have to stay here to enjoy it! Juniper bar sprawls from lobby to terrace. Hen of The Wood, a door down, is a renown restaurant featuring Vermont edibles and more.
Shopping
The commerce hub of Vermont—outdoor pedestrian mall features a great selection of shopping, arts, eating, and events. It makes Burlington feel like a real city.
142 locals recommend
Church Street Marketplace
131 Church StThe commerce hub of Vermont—outdoor pedestrian mall features a great selection of shopping, arts, eating, and events. It makes Burlington feel like a real city.
Time to get super kooky! Looking for that eccentric look? This is your spot. Not a thrift shop, not a vintage shop, but a well curated selection of fashion through the decades with a dash of costume!
7 locals recommend
Old Gold
151 Cherry StTime to get super kooky! Looking for that eccentric look? This is your spot. Not a thrift shop, not a vintage shop, but a well curated selection of fashion through the decades with a dash of costume!
Don't miss out shopping at Burton! They're more loyal to Burlington than your dog. Yeah we've got Patagonia and North Face shops too. But TRUST, Burton is more than puffers or fleece, its a lifestyle!
11 locals recommend
Burton Flagship Store
180 Queen City Park RdDon't miss out shopping at Burton! They're more loyal to Burlington than your dog. Yeah we've got Patagonia and North Face shops too. But TRUST, Burton is more than puffers or fleece, its a lifestyle!
Didn't bring your bike? Rent one here! Because some of the best parts of Burlington are on the bike path. In the winter it's also a good spot to tune up your skis.
27 locals recommend
Skirack Service and Rental
85 Main StDidn't bring your bike? Rent one here! Because some of the best parts of Burlington are on the bike path. In the winter it's also a good spot to tune up your skis.
Housing an eclectic mix of antique, vintage & modern interiors - you'll want to stop by and treasure hunt for that special item to remind you of just how special your visit was!
11 locals recommend
Anjou & the Little Pear Home
53 Main StHousing an eclectic mix of antique, vintage & modern interiors - you'll want to stop by and treasure hunt for that special item to remind you of just how special your visit was!
Sightseeing
The most scenic way to view the Queen City is by bike! Bring a towel and snacks because this bike path is lined with beaches and a pedestrian/bike only path that jets out to the islands.
27 locals recommend
Bike Path
The most scenic way to view the Queen City is by bike! Bring a towel and snacks because this bike path is lined with beaches and a pedestrian/bike only path that jets out to the islands.
Perfect spot for a long walk (35 mins each way) or accessible by bike path featuring superb views of the city. Walk out to the rock point on the cove to take in a view of Burlington bay.
40 locals recommend
Oakledge Park
11 Flynn AvePerfect spot for a long walk (35 mins each way) or accessible by bike path featuring superb views of the city. Walk out to the rock point on the cove to take in a view of Burlington bay.
Where the Winooski River meets Lake Champlain, lies one of the best kept secrets in Burlington, Charlie's Boathouse! Rent a boat, eat a burger, and catch some Adirondacks views on the lake.
3181 North Ave
3181 North AvenueWhere the Winooski River meets Lake Champlain, lies one of the best kept secrets in Burlington, Charlie's Boathouse! Rent a boat, eat a burger, and catch some Adirondacks views on the lake.
Sunset junkie? Time it right and start 15 minutes before sunset, make your way from Battery Park to Perkin's Pier, and soak up the romantic colors over the lofty Adirondacks.
38 locals recommend
Battery Park
Battery Park ExtensionSunset junkie? Time it right and start 15 minutes before sunset, make your way from Battery Park to Perkin's Pier, and soak up the romantic colors over the lofty Adirondacks.
Arts & Culture
Everyone knows Vermont loves arts and crafts… but don't be surprised to uncover a bubbling contemporary art scene about town. If you love art, start your journey here!
22 locals recommend
Burlington City Arts @ The BCA Center
135 Church StEveryone knows Vermont loves arts and crafts… but don't be surprised to uncover a bubbling contemporary art scene about town. If you love art, start your journey here!
Home for the performing arts in the region; offers a wide range of cultural experiences, performances, and theatrical productions. Check their listings for a classy night out on the town.
95 locals recommend
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StHome for the performing arts in the region; offers a wide range of cultural experiences, performances, and theatrical productions. Check their listings for a classy night out on the town.
Embrace your inner-child or entertain your kids at the Aquarium and Science Center. Learn something new and explore the depths of Lake Champlain's freshwater ecosystem. It's the 6th Great Lake!
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StEmbrace your inner-child or entertain your kids at the Aquarium and Science Center. Learn something new and explore the depths of Lake Champlain's freshwater ecosystem. It's the 6th Great Lake!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hands down my favorite watering hole in VT! This gastropub is aesthetically awesome, has knowledgable staff, and a rotating beer tap that'll keep you 'hoppy'. Feels like Brooklyn… but better!
44 locals recommend
Mule Bar
38 Main StHands down my favorite watering hole in VT! This gastropub is aesthetically awesome, has knowledgable staff, and a rotating beer tap that'll keep you 'hoppy'. Feels like Brooklyn… but better!
If there was an underground scene this would be it but too bad its also 18+… if you can get past that take a glance at their calendar: up-'n-coming acts are on their radar. Think fun basement party!
Signal Kitchen
If there was an underground scene this would be it but too bad its also 18+… if you can get past that take a glance at their calendar: up-'n-coming acts are on their radar. Think fun basement party!
Plan to explore the Burlington bar scene? 1/2 Lounge is a great start, smack-dab in the middle of the bar strip, a cozy spot with outdoor seating and a variety of cocktails.
7 locals recommend
Half Lounge
136 1/2 Church StPlan to explore the Burlington bar scene? 1/2 Lounge is a great start, smack-dab in the middle of the bar strip, a cozy spot with outdoor seating and a variety of cocktails.
A long standing landmark of Main St since 1975. Nectar's serves up live music every night as well as food for your listening pleasure! Home of Nectar’s “World Famous Gravy Fries” & of course Phish!
50 locals recommend
Nectar's
188 Main StA long standing landmark of Main St since 1975. Nectar's serves up live music every night as well as food for your listening pleasure! Home of Nectar’s “World Famous Gravy Fries” & of course Phish!
Essentials
City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveTHE grocery store!