About The Area:
Commonly referred to as Vermont's West Coast, the Burlington Area is located in the
northwest portion of the state,
approximately 40 miles from the Canadian Border. Burlington is
Vermont's largest city, and Lake Champlain is one of this nation's
largest lakes - 120 miles long and covering 435 square miles to be
exact. It is, without question, a magnificent summer playground
offering not only shear beauty, but every conceivable recreational
activity and water sport one could hope for. Enjoy! Video
Tour of Burlington
Burlington Area: Burlington,
North Burlington, South
Burlington:
Whoever coined the phrase,
"Location, location, location," must have been thinking of
Burlington. With Lake Champlain as its front porch and the Adirondack
Mountains spread beyond that, Vermont's largest city could hardly have
a more scenic locale [See
Burlington Area Photo Gallery]. Four colleges and the University of Vermont
contribute an influx of lively young people to a busy commercial,
financial and cultural center.
Visiting
Waterfront Park is a must!
Watch the sailboats and ferries cruise
the lake. The Community Boathouse is a great source of information (802-865-3377).
It offers boat rentals and boarding for the
tour boat Ethan Allen II, a snack bar, several fishing charters, and
more. It's a great starting point to walk, skate, bike, or access the Burlington
Bike Path. You'll find public beaches at
North Beach, Leddy Park, and Oakledge Park. These
facilities are All
Operated By The Burlington Department of Parks & Recreation.
You should also consider parking the car and taking a round_trip on
The Lake Champlain
Ferries. The dock is a short walk from Waterfront Park.
To shop or eat, head to Church Street Marketplace, a four block
outdoor pedestrian mall with more than 100 shops and a variety of
restaurants and outdoor cafes. Both the waterfront and Church Street serve as
settings for Seasonal
Events such as
the Discover Jazz Festival in early June, the Independence Day
Celebration, and a great First Night celebration to welcome in the New
Year.
The
arts thrive in Burlington! In addition to the University of Vermont's
Royal Tyler Theater, which offers a variety of topnotch attractions,
the Flynn Theater downtown presents performances including Broadway
musicals, major stars, and a series of Vermont Symphony Orchestra
concerts. The city offers countless venues for Vermont's professional crafts people as well as for film festivals, literature
and poetry readings, not to mention more than 20 art galleries. And
don't forget places of interest such as
the Fleming Museum on the UVM Campus, the Ethan Allen Homestead in
Winooski, and the Shelburne Museum in neighboring Shelburne.
However,
the bottom line is that Lake Champlain is the chief attraction for
visitors for all it has to offer. It is also a source of
scientific and historical interest. Markers have long pointed out the
sites of two Historic
Shipwrecks [Diving
Guidelines]. And in 1997, a
54-foot Gunboat commanded by Benedict Arnold during the Revolutionary
War was discovered in an excellent state of preservation sitting
upright on the bottom, its mast still standing over fifty feet high
and its large bow cannon still in place. A find not ignored by the
national media! All
Shipwrecks
And just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water . . .
there is the legend of Champ, Lake Champlain's lovable monster,
reported (but not documented to the satisfaction of those wet-blanket
scientists) to inhabit its depths.
The vacationer will find an endless variety of
Lodging and Dining
establishments to choose from; a likewise variety of Camping
Facilities, including those within Vermont's magnificent State
Parks.
Be sure to also check out The
Lake Champlain Islands!
Winter
in the Burlington Area? The city is pretty much left to those who live
and work here, as well as to the thousands of college students who
call this their home away from home. It's not boring by any standards,
quite the contrary. There are a wealth of cultural events during the
entire winter season. Holiday time is second to none in Vermont!
Shopping is a delight. The Ski
Areas are a short drive away, and the city's First Night
Celebration is not to be missed. And if you are an iceboat enthusiast,
this is the place. Oh, and dress warm!
Shelburne,
Shelburne Falls (Pop. 5,871): Four miles south of Burlington
on the shore of Lake Champlain. Shelburne is the home of two of
Vermont's most popular attractions - Shelburne Farms and the Shelburne
Museum.
Charlotte, East Charlotte,
Thompson's Point (Pop. 3,148): Charlotte is immediately south
of Shelburne and has ferry service to New York State. Thompson's Point
is a summer colony of Charlotte.
Bolton,
Bolton Valley (Pop. 971): This winter playground, home of the
Bolton Valley Ski Area, is approximately 20 miles from Burlington via
I-89. The ski area has the highest base elevation of any ski area in
the East.
It is also PARADISE for cross-country skiers, having over
100 miles of trails and a 12 mile trail [Not For
Beginners] which leads to the Trapp Family Lodge. Cross-Country
Skiing in the Bolton Valley area is second to none in the state of
Vermont!
Colchester (Pop. 14,731): Agricultural,
Residential, Commercial and Industrial all describe Colchester,
located immediately north of Essex Junction.
Essex (Pop. 16,748), Essex Junction
(Pop. 8,396): A half-step removed to the east from the City
of Burlington, and home of the famed Champlain Valley Fair each August
(See Calendar of Events)
Hinesburg, Mechanicsville (Pop.
3780); St. George (Pop. 705): South of South Burlington on
Route 116. St George Lake is located just north of Hinesburg off of
Route 2A.
Richmond (Pop. 3,729); Huntington,
Huntington Center, Hanksville (Pop. 1,609); Jonesville:
Richmond is just off of I-89 south of Williston and north of Mad River
Glen.
Jericho, Jericho Center (Pop. 4,302);
Underhill, Underhill Center, Riverside (Pop. 2,799): East of
Essex Junction and North of Richmond, and just west of the
Waterbury/Stowe Area.
Williston Pop. 4,887: Located
just east of Burlington and immediately south of Essex Junction,
Williston is a village known for its historic architecture. Its
proximity to Burlington and Lake Champlain make it a great place to
live.
Winooski (Pop. 6,649); Mallets Bay: Although
having its own identity, Winooski is very much part of the Champlain
Valley and geographically married to Burlington. Mallets Bay is just
north of Winooski and directly west of Colchester.
Individual
Towns & Villages: Bolton
· Bolton
Valley
· Burlington
· Charlotte
Colchester
· East Charlotte · Essex · Essex
Junction · Hanksville
· Hinesburg Huntington
· Huntington Center
· Jericho · Jericho Center
· Jonesville
· Mallets Bay Mechanicsville
· North Burlington · Richmond
· Riverside
· Shelburne
· Shelburne Falls · South Burlington
· St. George
· Thompson's Point · Underhill
· Underhill Center
· Williston
· Winooski
Local
Attractions & Places of Interest
Listings
Are In Alphabetical Order
Church Street Marketplace (Northern
Vermont)
Description: A beautiful place to shop or dine. Completely outdoors with many outdoor cafes.
Location: Church Street
Town: Burlington
Phone: 802-863-1648
ECHO At The Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (Northern
Vermont)
Description: 100 hands-on interactive exhibits. 60 species of fish, amphibians and reptiles.
Location: One College Street
Town: Burlington
Phone: 802-864-1848
Gardener's Supply Company (Northern
Vermont)
Description: Tour display gardens, nature trails and bike paths.
Location: 128 Intervale Road
Town: Burlington
Phone: 802-660-3505
Lake
Champlain Chocolates (Northern Vermont)
Description: Nationally Renowned Chocolates, Made In Vermont. Factory Tours
Location: 750 Pine Street
Town: Burlington
Phone: 802-864-1807
Lake
Champlain Cruises & Northern Lights (Northern Vermont)
Description: Cruise boat featuring scenic cruises, lunch, brunch and weekly dinner cruises
Location: 1 King Street
Town: Burlington
Phone: 802-864-9669
Lake
Champlain Ferries [Northern Vermont]
Description: If you're vacationing in Vermont or New York's
Adirondacks don't miss the opportunity to sail on the "Sixth
Great Lake".
Location: King Street Dock
Town: Burlington
Phone: 802-864-9804
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (Central
Vermont)
Description: Historical Exhibits, Maritime Collections, Nautical Archaeology, Boat
Building Courses.
Location: From 22A at Vergennes, VT follow signs to Basin Harbor
Town: Vergennes
Phone: 802-475-2022 X109
Robert Hull Fleming Museum (Northern
Vermont)
Description: Art, Natural History, Geology, Archaeology
Location: UVM Campus
Town: Burlington
Phone: 802-656-0750
Royal Lipizzan Stallions Summer Home (Northern
Vermont)
Description: Shows Featuring Famous Austrian Stallions
Location: Route 2
Town: North Hero
Phone: 802-372-5683
St. Anne's Shrine (Northern
Vermont)
Description: Site of Fort St. Anne, Vermont's oldest settlement. Open-Sided Chapel On Shore, Masses Daily
Location: Route 129
Town: Isle La Motte
Phone: 802-928-3362
Shelburne Farms (Northern
Vermont)
Description: Major Attraction: Experimental Farm & Education Center, Magnificent Views
Location: Off Route 7
Town: Shelburne
Phone: 802-985-8686
Shelburne Museum (Northern
Vermont)
Description: Major Vermont Attraction, Steam Locomotive To Sidewheeler. 37 Buildings, 80,000 Objects
Location: Route 7
Town: Shelburne
Phone: 802-985-3346
Spirit Of Ethan Allen
III (Northern Vermont)
Description: Lake Champlain Tour Boat, Scenic Cruises, Dinner Cruises
Location: Burlington Boathouse, College Street
Town: Burlngton
Phone: 802-862-8300
Vermont State Craft Center - Frog Hollow (Northern
Vermont)
Description: Galleries, Education, Exhibits
Location: 85 Church Street
Town: Burlington
Phone: 802-863.6458
Vermont Teddy Bear Company Factory Tour (Northern
Vermont)
Description: Tours 7 Days
Location: Route 7
Town: Shelburne
Phone: 802-985-3001 X1381
Vermont Wildflower Farm
Location: Route
7
Town: Charlotte
Phone: 802-425-3641
Description: Browse our newly expanded gift and seed center.
Visit our six acres of wildflower gardens and woodlands. Self-guided tour
handout. Open daily April thru Late October. Phone, Fax and Mail Orders
accepted year-round.
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Whistling Man Schooner Co. - Friend Ship Cruises (Northern
Vermont)
Description: Sailing Cruises
Location: Burlington Community Boathouse
Town: Burlington
Phone: 802-862-7245
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