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Coffee Shops
Speeder & Earl's Coffee
412 Pine StGreat Coffee, free wifi
Muddy Waters
184 Main Stcozy spot, good coffee, free wifi
If you are REALLY into coffee this is the place for you! amazing coffee with LOTS of info about where it is from etc.. and a cute space.
13 locals recommend
Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee
126 College StIf you are REALLY into coffee this is the place for you! amazing coffee with LOTS of info about where it is from etc.. and a cute space.
Entertainment
Birthplace of the band Phish, this place also has great gravy fries! Live music most nights.
50 locals recommend
Nectar's
188 Main StBirthplace of the band Phish, this place also has great gravy fries! Live music most nights.
We are so lucky to have this local comedy club that attracts big names! Also lots of great local talent- has full bar with service during the show and snacks you can purchase.
39 locals recommend
Vermont Comedy Club
101 Main StWe are so lucky to have this local comedy club that attracts big names! Also lots of great local talent- has full bar with service during the show and snacks you can purchase.
Fully restored Art Deco theatre- beautiful space that hosts fantastic entertainment.
95 locals recommend
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StFully restored Art Deco theatre- beautiful space that hosts fantastic entertainment.
Great food with local ingredients AND also a fun event space with excellent live music.
87 locals recommend
ArtsRiot
400 Pine StGreat food with local ingredients AND also a fun event space with excellent live music.
Great place to learn about the Lake- Fun for little ones and adults alike
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StGreat place to learn about the Lake- Fun for little ones and adults alike
Merrill's Roxy Cinema
222 College StAwesome local movie theatre just a 5 min walk away!
Breakfast
Best Breakfast in town- Get there early on the weekend to get a table!
100 locals recommend
Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StBest Breakfast in town- Get there early on the weekend to get a table!
The Swingin' Pinwheel
11 Center StDon't go here on a diet- sooooo good! Biscuits and gravy, etc..
Willow's Bagels
71 S Union StJust two blocks away right next to City Market- very convenient and great bagels !
Laundry
Union Street Laundry
71 S Union StOnly 2 blocks away- right next to City Market
Neighborhoods
Tons of breweries and Citizen Cider along Pine Street- also some great restaurants! You can easily walk from place to place and enjoy yourself-
9 locals recommend
Pine Street
Pine StreetTons of breweries and Citizen Cider along Pine Street- also some great restaurants! You can easily walk from place to place and enjoy yourself-
This pedestrian-only street has shops, restaurants and bars- stroll and enjoy the beautiful trees lit up all year round- only a 5-10 minute walk from the house!
36 locals recommend
Church Street
Church StreetThis pedestrian-only street has shops, restaurants and bars- stroll and enjoy the beautiful trees lit up all year round- only a 5-10 minute walk from the house!
Groceries
Only 2 blocks away- 5 min walk- our local Coop Grocery store has anything you might need- Also has hot bar where you can (self serve) get a great meal to eat in their dining area or bring home.
145 locals recommend
City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveOnly 2 blocks away- 5 min walk- our local Coop Grocery store has anything you might need- Also has hot bar where you can (self serve) get a great meal to eat in their dining area or bring home.
Sightseeing
Waterfront Park
10 College StStroll along the lake and enjoy the view along the boardwalk.
Absolutely beautiful, historic working farm- walking paths and stunning scenery- about 20 minutes away by car
243 locals recommend
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadAbsolutely beautiful, historic working farm- walking paths and stunning scenery- about 20 minutes away by car
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdOakledge Park
Beautiful park with walking paths and beach.
Gorgeous spot to grab some food, look at the lake, relax on the deck and watch the sunset.
37 locals recommend
Burlington Community Boathouse Marina
1 College StGorgeous spot to grab some food, look at the lake, relax on the deck and watch the sunset.
Nice beach with facilities including bathrooms and food available. Can rent non-motorized fun stuff like kayaks, stand up paddle boards, etc..
67 locals recommend
North Beach Park
Nice beach with facilities including bathrooms and food available. Can rent non-motorized fun stuff like kayaks, stand up paddle boards, etc..