How to Spend a Day in Burlington, Vermont

Burlington, Vermont, is a vibrant city located on the eastern shores of Lake Champlain. If you get an opportunity to spend the day in Burlington, you'll have lots of options for activities, whether you'd like to go biking or spend the day shopping and dining out.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Begin your day with a visit to the Church Street Marketplace, Burlington's outdoor pedestrian shopping mall. In addition to the many shops, there are several coffee shops and bakeries to choose from.
2. Head east from Church Street to College Street. This will take you to the shores of Lake Champlain. The walk is mostly downhill, and will take you past more shopping and some historic buildings.
3. Take a walk by the lake. You'll see New York's Adirondack Mountains across the lake. If you're a biker, consider riding the lakeside trail.
4. Visit Burlington's aquarium and science center, which is called Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Contact Echo at [phone].
5. Relax on a scenic cruise of Lake Champlain. You can purchase tickets by calling Lake Champlain Cruises at [phone] or The Spirit of Ethan Allen at [phone].
6. Tour the grounds of the University of Vermont, one of the oldest Universities in the country. There is a free shuttle to UVM from downtown Burlington.
7. Visit the Fleming Museum at the University of Vermont. This museum is home to a collection of fine art and cultural relics. Contact the museum at [phone].
8. Have dinner in downtown Burlington. Check out online menus at the Hungry Burlington Web site (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• For event listings and tourist information, contact the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce at [phone].
• Burlington has cold, snowy winters. Come prepared with warm clothing and boots.