Guidebook for Burlington
Food Scene
Burlington's best restaurant - a more upscale option but the food is worth it. Creative cocktails and fireside seating in the cool months. $1 oyster happy hour from 4-5!
159 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StBurlington's best restaurant - a more upscale option but the food is worth it. Creative cocktails and fireside seating in the cool months. $1 oyster happy hour from 4-5!
Funky, creative and delicious. It's sister bars of Radio Bean and The Lamp Shop have great live music most nights.
26 locals recommend
¡Duino! (Duende)
10 N Winooski AveFunky, creative and delicious. It's sister bars of Radio Bean and The Lamp Shop have great live music most nights.
Best bagels in town! Get there in the AM to see them wood firing the bagels right in front of the shop.
31 locals recommend
Myer's Bagel Bakery
408 Pine StBest bagels in town! Get there in the AM to see them wood firing the bagels right in front of the shop.
Best vegan eats in town. Casual with a great view of the river. The kale salad is a favorite.
23 locals recommend
Pingala Cafe & Eatery
1 Mill StBest vegan eats in town. Casual with a great view of the river. The kale salad is a favorite.
Funky sandwich shop - don't go if you're in a rush, but the best darn sandwich in town made by the creative and artistic owner.
18 locals recommend
Four Corners of the Earth
310 Pine StFunky sandwich shop - don't go if you're in a rush, but the best darn sandwich in town made by the creative and artistic owner.
The most popular spot in town for brunch. There can be a bit of a wait, but it's worth it!
100 locals recommend
Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StThe most popular spot in town for brunch. There can be a bit of a wait, but it's worth it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Arcade bar! Great beer list, lively atmosphere and tons of old school arcade games to play all night long.
34 locals recommend
The Archives
191 College StArcade bar! Great beer list, lively atmosphere and tons of old school arcade games to play all night long.
Queen City Brewery
703 Pine StOne of Burlington's many microbreweries!
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyAnother great brewery.
Citizen Cider
316 Pine StDelicious cider (try the Dirty Mayor!) and great scene.
Mule Bar
38 Main StPopular spot in the hub of the Winooski night life.
Higher Ground
1214 Williston RdBest music venue in town, lots of great stuff comes through
Essentials
Best grocery in Burlington stocked full of local options.
145 locals recommend
City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveBest grocery in Burlington stocked full of local options.
Arts & Culture
Funky, sprawling and delightful museum just out of town. Great concerts there in the summer too!
242 locals recommend
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdFunky, sprawling and delightful museum just out of town. Great concerts there in the summer too!
Parks & Nature
A quick walk from the house, boasts a fantastic view of the lake and free concerts in the summer.
38 locals recommend
Battery Park
Battery Park ExtensionA quick walk from the house, boasts a fantastic view of the lake and free concerts in the summer.
A quick hike up Mt Philo rewards you with a great view of the lake. Very popular spot.
75 locals recommend
Mt. Philo State Park
5425 Mt Philo RdA quick hike up Mt Philo rewards you with a great view of the lake. Very popular spot.
Entertainment & Activities
Laughing River Yoga
One Mill StBest yoga studio in Burlington!
MetroRock
320 Sunderland WayMy go to rock climbing gym.