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Top Things to Do in Burlington Vermont
If you are planning a trip to Burlington Vermont and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Burlington sits in the Green Mountains overlooking Lake Champlain with views of the Adirondack Mountains. Burlington Vermont is known for flannel, tie-dye, craft beer, a lake monster, Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, Bernie Sanders, and Phish, but there’s more! Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Burlington Vermont bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Burlington trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Burlington Vermont
People watch along Church Street
Photograph the First Unitarian Universalist Church
Tour the University of Vermont
Browse the Robert Hull Fleming Museum of Art
Photograph the sunset from the Williams Hall fire escape at UVM
Search the water for the legendary “Champ” monster
Take a selfie with the statue of Big Joe Burrell
Explore Burlington’s craft beer scene
Check out the exhibits at the ECHO Lake Aquarium
Buy maple syrup souvenirs
Tour the Ethan Allen Homestead
Go for a ride along the Burlington Bike Path
Drive US2 through the Champlain Islands
See a performance at the Flynn Center for Performing Arts
Enjoy an Edible History Tour
Browse the Burlington Farmer’s Market
Go kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding
Check out the Burlington Earth Clock
Check out the Frog Hollow Craft Center Gallery
Make a chocolate bar at Lake Champlain Chocolates
Buy a flannel shirt from Vermont Flannel Company
Eat skinny pancakes, gravy fries, and a maple creemee
Hike Mt Philo for panoramic views
Photograph the flying monkeys throughout the city
Photograph the tallest filing cabinet on earth
Search for murals
Explore Vermont’s past at the Shelbourne Museum
Go cheddar tasting at Shelbourne Farms
Take a ferry across Lake Champlain
Bike the South Hero Causeway
Check out the treehouse at Oakledge Park
Drink blueberry wine at Charlotte Winery
Go for a swim at North Beach or do waterfront yoga
Relax on the waterfront with a cocktail
Listen to music at Light Club Lamp Shop or Red Square
Be sure to check the Burlington Vermont Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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