Guidebook for Burlington
Essentials
The closest major grocery store, they have everything you need!
36 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
1127 North AveThe closest major grocery store, they have everything you need!
Everything Else
Walgreens
1024 North AveLocal drug store, good for basics.
Snap Fitness
1127 North AveThe closest local gym, if you're looking for a place to work out.
Merchants Bank
The closest bank to our house, if you need some cash.
United States Postal Service
50 Main StDo people even use the post office anymore?
Entertainment & Activities
Great playground for kids. Nice beach area with kayak & paddle board rentals.
67 locals recommend
North Beach Park
Great playground for kids. Nice beach area with kayak & paddle board rentals.
There is a playground for kids on the Southwest corner of the park. Plenty of walking, hiking and bike trails with views from the Pinnacle or Ethan Allen Tower.
10 locals recommend
Ethan Allen Park
1006 North AveThere is a playground for kids on the Southwest corner of the park. Plenty of walking, hiking and bike trails with views from the Pinnacle or Ethan Allen Tower.
A small playground and a nice beach. This is the closest public beach to the house.
18 locals recommend
Leddy Park
216 Leddy Park RdA small playground and a nice beach. This is the closest public beach to the house.
Sightseeing
Great views of Burlington and Lake Champlain, and a nice little hike.
6 locals recommend
Ethan Allen Tower
1006 North AveGreat views of Burlington and Lake Champlain, and a nice little hike.
More hiking and biking trails. (note that the map location isn't quite right, ask me for directions!)
32 locals recommend
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
1 Ethan Allen HomesteadMore hiking and biking trails. (note that the map location isn't quite right, ask me for directions!)
This runs all the way from Burlington to South Hero, with a bike ferry all summer (and on weekends in the fall).
Island Line Rail Trail
Island Line Rail TrailThis runs all the way from Burlington to South Hero, with a bike ferry all summer (and on weekends in the fall).
Food Scene
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StAwesome local food. One of the best spots in town.
Great beer selection, great localvore food. Definitely a spot to check out while you're in town.
120 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StGreat beer selection, great localvore food. Definitely a spot to check out while you're in town.
Locally owned and operated pizza spot, run by some folks who have lived in the neighborhood for years.
13 locals recommend
La Boca Woodfired Pizza
1127 North AveLocally owned and operated pizza spot, run by some folks who have lived in the neighborhood for years.
Best breakfast spot in town. Varied menu with something for everybody. Don't be afraid of the "bucket of spuds" if you're really hungry and want something awesome!
100 locals recommend
Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StBest breakfast spot in town. Varied menu with something for everybody. Don't be afraid of the "bucket of spuds" if you're really hungry and want something awesome!
Because COFFEE!
Seriously though, the coffee is great. Ice cream is made onsite & is really good if you're into interesting flavors. Waffles are also a favorite, or you can get the wafflegato if you want everything all in one.
28 locals recommend
Scout & Co. O.N.E.
237 North AveBecause COFFEE!
Seriously though, the coffee is great. Ice cream is made onsite & is really good if you're into interesting flavors. Waffles are also a favorite, or you can get the wafflegato if you want everything all in one.
Shopping
This is the spot to stock up on your VT craft beers before you leave town. Heady Topper delivers on Thursday afternoon.
802 bws
1127 North AveThis is the spot to stock up on your VT craft beers before you leave town. Heady Topper delivers on Thursday afternoon.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the only hotel bar in Burlington that people who actually live here go to. Good food, great drinks, cool lobby scene at the Hotel Vermont.
31 locals recommend
Juniper Bar and Restaurant
41 Cherry StThis is the only hotel bar in Burlington that people who actually live here go to. Good food, great drinks, cool lobby scene at the Hotel Vermont.