Things to do in Burlington

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Things to Do in Burlington


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  • Linda H
    New Bedford, MA5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Want some exercise in a beautiful setting? Ride or walk the bike path. This bike path is perfect for anyone, singles, couples, families. You can ride or walk at your own pace. It is busy on the weekends and parking can be at a premium.
    Written 7 October 2023
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  • F4981JCmichaels
    Vancouver, WA2,105 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Burlington is located right next to Lake Champlain, and the Waterfront Park is a great place to see it and take in some local culture.
    There is an adequate parking lot next to it.
    If one feels so inclined, there are also boat tours on the lake available.
    The large swings along the walkway were a nice touch.
    I sat on a bench by the water, just relaxing, and a nice lady around my age (older) asked if she could join me since the bench was near the boat tour she was waiting for. We had a nice chat, so I enjoyed the friendliness of the people there too. Even if you don't engage anyone in conversation, it is a pleasant place to relax and enjoy the views of the lake.

    Written 10 November 2023
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  • Hgtravl
    Marlton, NJ1,692 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We LOVED Church Street Marketplace! Beautiful buildings with wonderful small business’s, tons of places to eat & enjoyed the Christmas decor. They have a large parking garage located right amongst the marketplace with super cheap parking! We spent an entire day here and really enjoyed it! Lots of great shopping to be done here. Everything is easily walkable and all within a couple blocks. A fun spot to spend the day checking out some great shopping (more small business type shops VS chain/corporate types), tons of coffee shops (recommend Cosmic Grind!), Ben & Jerry’s, places to eat & see Burlington!
    Written 17 December 2023
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  • David W
    South Burlington, VT18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This company is friendly, efficient, and can always be counted upon to do its best. My car battery died while on the Grand Isle ferry and the crew quickly appeared and jump started it, saving the day. They are the best. Thank you !
    Written 14 November 2023
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  • gostartraveler
    Forked River, NJ1,932 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great place! We got here later than I wanted, getting here at 3 (and they close at 5), but kid enjoyed the two hours here, building and racing a Lego racer, role playing in the Champ Lane area, and looking at the fish. Just enough time, although we could have spent longer. One of our regrets is that we didn't have enough time to watch a 3D movie, which looked interesting. Due to construction, the ECHO parking lot is inaccessible, but we parked at the adjacent lot (cards only, $10 for our stay, and there was only one price option; it wasn't per hour.) We'll definitely be back and stay longer next time we're in the area.
    Written 25 August 2021
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  • JBonn659
    204 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went here today for first time. Great friendly staff and vendors. I will be back again for sure. Parking is a little tricky as not on site but can walk over.
    Written 16 September 2023
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  • Petter L
    Oslo, Norway583 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice brewery. Good selection of beers. Friendly staff. They had food but we disnt eat. The outdoor serving would be very nice in the summer.
    Written 6 March 2024
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  • 2kayakers2015
    Massena, NY17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I attended an event at the Flynn, and found the venue to have great seating, friendly staff, and beautiful art deco details. We attended the Shen Yun performance, which billed itself in glowing, extraordinary terms. The orchestra and dancers were skilled, and costumes were colorful; however, the show is actually an ad promoting the Falun Gong religious movement. It was heavy-handed at times in its rejection of evolution and modern culture. Skits and dance routines were repetitive, and tickets were greatly overpriced for this event. We recommend the Flynn, but unfortunately, not this show.
    Written 22 February 2024
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  • Mark Brendan H
    Wheatley Heights, NY3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We drove through / past the campus of UVM. Looks beautiful as you’d expect, but we spent no time there at all. The Lake Champlain waterfront area is very nice — spread out, neat and inviting. We went on a 90 minute cruise on the Ethan Allen and though it was cloudy & breezy, it was a very fine little trip and well worth the $40-something tag (which included a full lunch served by a very attentive staff). We like Burlington a lot. And especially Church Street where it’s set up for pedestrians only….they’ve got dozens of modest-sized but quite fine retail stores & restaurants & taverns, etc. As for lodging—we didn’t stay in Burlington because we had a super deal in nearby Waterbury at a Marriott Fairfield….about a 20-30 minute drive away.
    Written 1 November 2022
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  • Pigafetta Journals
    Maryland702 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful park on the coast of Lake Champlain in Burlington. Plenty of parking space but I wont surprised if this place gets packed. There's play area and pavilions. You can also rent kayaks, SUPs and canoes.
    Written 6 May 2023
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  • Mark G
    Catonsville, MD3,366 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oakledge Park is a nice little park in south Burlington with some nice facilities. The beach has great views of Lake Champlain and the Burlington shoreline. The beach is rounded, and quite rocky in some areas. There are picnic tables, pavilions, walking trails, tennis and volleyball courts as well as a playground. There is a cool treehouse to climb as well as bathrooms. It will cost you $2 an hour to park from May to October.
    Written 30 August 2022
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  • browney237
    Adelaide, Australia409 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have recently discovered Bourbon and was in Burlington, so I decided to do a tasting flight at Mad River.
    I arrived about 4pm so had the place to myself.
    It’s a cocktail bar which would also be fun, but I was keen to sample their wares.
    I ordered a tasting flight. I had no idea what to choose so with the help,of the bar tender made a selection that he assured me would show off the distillery. The flight comes with tasting notes via a QR code or as was the case a walk through the whiskies by the very knowledgeable bar tender. My favourite was the whiskey matured in the Cabernet casks.
    It was a leisurely walk through the whiskies. A very enjoyable hour or so and at $8US not expensive.
    If I was a local I’d definitely have some of their whiskey on my shelf at home.
    Written 16 January 2024
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