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City Guide: Burlington, VT
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items We spontaneously selected Burlington for a long weekend getaway since it had the cheapest plane tickets. Here are some of the places we collected recommendations for from our friends and where we went!
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This location was directly across the street from our hotel, which made it very easy for the days that we got up late and needed to get something quickly before heading out to explore Vermont. We ended up going twice in our three days visit because i...
The Bagel Place
This is definitely a case of location over food quality, but it wasn’t actually bad. It was a little bit overpriced, but solid options and the drinks were very very strong so that’s good bang for your buck. While we were there, there were two pretty ...
Splash At the Boathouse
We came here twice. The first day was after dinner at Splash. We wanted a little something, sweet and split a sweet crêpe: the blueberry compote was nice and tangy and complemented the streusel and Vermont ice cream. The second day was for breakfast ...
The Skinny Pancake Burlington
We popped in here because of the summer specials that they had advertise on the blackboard outside. Hubby got a blueberry latte, which was very classically blueberry. I got the Yuzu peach maple lemonade - surprisingly not too sweet but very refreshin...
Black Cap Coffee & Bakery
A little French pocket in the heart of Burlington. I forget how close Vermont and Burlington are to the Canadian border (and especially the Quebec border), but the French influence is hard to miss especially with many signs that are written in both E...
Leunig's Bistro
A cute little spot right near the start of the Burlington Greenway. Stop in for a slightly more expensive creamee than closer to waterfront park, but rest assured you’re getting what you pay for as they’re very large for their size. You can even add ...
The Sweet Spot Vermont
Solid little breakfast/lunch spot very close to the waterfront park. You can stop by the window to get a creamee or other frozen treat, we come inside for a full menu.
Burlington Bay
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A super fascinating museum that portrays American history as art versus as history. We learned that while a lot of the buildings include replicated views of early American history not all of them are actually accurate to what you would have expected ...
Shelburne Museum
Did you know or remember that Vermont is home to Ben & Jerry’s ice cream!? You can take a tour of the original factory to see how their ice cream is made. Tour tickets for adults are about six dollars, but to space is limited so advanced reservat...
Ben & Jerry’s
A beautiful green space to admire Lake Champlain. There are plenty of places that offer bike rentals, but we actually found some that were locked up at the bike racks and easily unlockable through the app Ride Today. It was a dollar to unlock plus $....
Waterfront Park
An interactive science museum, perfect for families, as well as adults who are just big kids at heart! When we went, the aquarium exhibit was actually shut down for renovation, but they still brought an animal caretaker out to give a presentation abo...
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
I really appreciate when cities have pedestrian and friendly walkways that allow for exploration, especially those that have local shops! This four block strip fits the bill, with a mix of local and chains, restaurants and shops. See the “Shop” part ...
Church Street Marketplace
Shop
A funky mix of both new and used books available for purchase with a huge variety of different topics. We actually picked up both a non-fiction and a children’s book from the store. You could definitely spend hours here just browsing!
Crow Bookshop - Crow Books
This is a super cute and very aesthetic shop that has a mix of everything from plants to clothes to art supplies. Note that there are two separate sections of the first floor gift shop, which is smaller and narrow, and then the second floor art suppl...
Golden Hour Gift Co
A fun and funky plant shop that also has other fun gifts and local artists’ goods. They do allow you to do free repotting if you buy both a plant and a pot which seems like a very fun idea if you’re local!
Wild Lark Flowers, Plants, & Gifts
Yes, it’s stereotypical and also yes, it’s super soft and warm. I was very tempted by a flannel Henley pajama top as well as a blanket. Just be warned that it is a little bit pricey because you’re paying for “made in America”.
The Vermont Flannel Co.
Touring the factory was a recommendation for us but we just didn’t have time on this trip. They’re known for their super soft and cuddly stuffed animals. This shop shared a space with the Vermont Flannel Company and I think it’s cute that both of the...
Vermont Teddy Bear
All kinds of weird and wonderful gifts at this shop! Crystals and plants share the same space as taxidermied animals and bone sculptures(?). We also found these carved olive wood utensils that were beautiful. Definitely a fun shop to browse around in...
Flora and Fauna
This shop spotlights the artwork of multiple Vermont based artists, craftsmen, and photographers. It’s definitely a worth a peek in if you are looking to collect finer art, but also if you’re looking for small pieces to hang up around your house.
Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center
I had no idea what to expect when we walked past the shop but we popped in for a quick peek. It was absolutely stunning and beautiful, so many intricate details in the hand-worked pewter. There was a series of ornaments that have been made for every ...
Danforth Pewter Burlington
Sleep
Not the best but also not the worst hotel I’ve been in. It’s very close to the airport if you have an early departure or a late arrival. It does appear to have been renovated recently (at least the lobby spaces and the rooms), but the hallways themse...
Delta Hotels Burlington - Near BTV Airport & Church Street Marketplace