Guidebook for Monkton
Sightseeing
Over 150,000 works are exhibited in 39 exhibition buildings. View Impressionist paintings, folk art, quilts, decorative arts, American paintings, and 17th-to 20th-century artifacts.
242 locals recommend
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdOver 150,000 works are exhibited in 39 exhibition buildings. View Impressionist paintings, folk art, quilts, decorative arts, American paintings, and 17th-to 20th-century artifacts.
Open May 26, 2012 through October 14, 2012
Adult $10; Seniors $9
Step aboard replica 1776 gunboat Philadelphia II. Explore some of the lake's 300+ historic shipwrecks.
48 locals recommend
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
4472 Basin Harbor RdOpen May 26, 2012 through October 14, 2012
Adult $10; Seniors $9
Step aboard replica 1776 gunboat Philadelphia II. Explore some of the lake's 300+ historic shipwrecks.
It's dedicated to preserving and presenting the cultural traditions of Vermont through through exhibits, media and educational projects.
13 locals recommend
Vermont Folklife Center
88 Main StIt's dedicated to preserving and presenting the cultural traditions of Vermont through through exhibits, media and educational projects.
Discover the human experience of the Underground Railroad. Tour the furnished house and 8 historic farm buildings. Meet the Quaker family who lived here for 200 years.
19 locals recommend
Rokeby Museum
4334 US-7Discover the human experience of the Underground Railroad. Tour the furnished house and 8 historic farm buildings. Meet the Quaker family who lived here for 200 years.
A 12 acre family farm practicing sustainable farming. Free tastings of their award-winning wines, wine by the glass or the bottle, and local cheese to accompany it. Call ahead for a tour.
32 locals recommend
Lincoln Peak Vineyard
142 River RdA 12 acre family farm practicing sustainable farming. Free tastings of their award-winning wines, wine by the glass or the bottle, and local cheese to accompany it. Call ahead for a tour.
Covered Bridge Road
Covered Bridge RoadCovered Bridge you can drive over/under.
Shopping
Church St
Church StreetChurch St. is a cobblestone street with shops and eateries.
University Mall station
Another place to shop.
Food Scene
Melanie recommends the vegetarian burger. Warren recommends the venison burger.
27 locals recommend
Bearded Frog
5247 Shelburne RdMelanie recommends the vegetarian burger. Warren recommends the venison burger.
Lemon Peel Cafe & Creperie
195 Falls RdA quaint cafe with crepes that you can have any way imaginable.
Melanie recommends the Evolution Salad plus she appreciates their gluten free pizza. Local ingredients are used. You can watch the pizza cook in their wood fired oven.
123 locals recommend
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StMelanie recommends the Evolution Salad plus she appreciates their gluten free pizza. Local ingredients are used. You can watch the pizza cook in their wood fired oven.
Great soups and sandwiches along with a choice of greens, casseroles and pasta. Vegetarians and vegans will be able to find a yummy meal here.
33 locals recommend
Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
211 College StGreat soups and sandwiches along with a choice of greens, casseroles and pasta. Vegetarians and vegans will be able to find a yummy meal here.
137 Maple St
137 Maple StreetMelanie recommends the Evolution Salad. Local ingredients are used.
253 Main St
265 Vermont 22AFresh, local ingredients and inspired by traditional French flavors.
Locally sourced ingredients. Locally-roasted coffee, espresso bar, fresh baked goods and pastries, homemade soups, beer and wine selections, Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.
42 locals recommend
3 Squares Cafe
141 Main StLocally sourced ingredients. Locally-roasted coffee, espresso bar, fresh baked goods and pastries, homemade soups, beer and wine selections, Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Bar Antidote
35 Green StWelcoming restaurant and cocktail lounge.
They serve exceptional espresso and espresso drinks, Fair Trade and Organic. coffee, fine teas, and home baked goods.
They have free high speed WiFi.
5288 Shelburne Rd
5288 Shelburne RoadThey serve exceptional espresso and espresso drinks, Fair Trade and Organic. coffee, fine teas, and home baked goods.
They have free high speed WiFi.
Melanie loves to eat here. Their coffees are organic, fair trade and locally roasted. Breakfast and lunch are served. It's a great community cafe.
16 Main St
16 Main StreetMelanie loves to eat here. Their coffees are organic, fair trade and locally roasted. Breakfast and lunch are served. It's a great community cafe.
Full service Bakery serving quick, delicious breakfast & lunch sandwiches seven days a week.
Bakery Hours - 7am to 4pm
Breakfast & Lunch - 7am to 2pm
Menu is on Facebook. All items less than $10.
5247 Shelburne Rd
5247 Shelburne RoadFull service Bakery serving quick, delicious breakfast & lunch sandwiches seven days a week.
Bakery Hours - 7am to 4pm
Breakfast & Lunch - 7am to 2pm
Menu is on Facebook. All items less than $10.
Dobra Tea sources our high quality tea from tea plantations in countries around the world, but we source our food from local farmers, chefs, and bakers here in Vermont.
15 locals recommend
Dobra Tea
125 Church StDobra Tea sources our high quality tea from tea plantations in countries around the world, but we source our food from local farmers, chefs, and bakers here in Vermont.
Serving handcrafted beers along side homemade food that is fresh and creative. We focus on local ingredients to enhance our creative comfort food.
67 locals recommend
The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
5 Main StServing handcrafted beers along side homemade food that is fresh and creative. We focus on local ingredients to enhance our creative comfort food.
Voted Best Chinese Restaurant in Burlington for the last 7 years, we are dedicated to serving traditional Chinese food where each dish is prepared individually and immediately brought to your table.
133 Bank St
133 Bank StreetVoted Best Chinese Restaurant in Burlington for the last 7 years, we are dedicated to serving traditional Chinese food where each dish is prepared individually and immediately brought to your table.
A farm to table gastropub showcasing local farms and producers. Award winning burgers, comfort entrees, artisan cheeses and highly prized and rare beers.
160 Bank St
A farm to table gastropub showcasing local farms and producers. Award winning burgers, comfort entrees, artisan cheeses and highly prized and rare beers.
All varieties of crepes! All gluten-free crepes use our vegan batter made of chickpea flour, oil and water. We wipe down the crepe griddle thoroughly & use fresh utensils for gluten-free customers.
62 locals recommend
Skinny Pancake
60 Lake StAll varieties of crepes! All gluten-free crepes use our vegan batter made of chickpea flour, oil and water. We wipe down the crepe griddle thoroughly & use fresh utensils for gluten-free customers.
Rustic Italian cuisine in a comfortable environment. Fresh ingredients, bold flavors and a full bar.
83 Church St
83 Church StreetRustic Italian cuisine in a comfortable environment. Fresh ingredients, bold flavors and a full bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Their exhibits are geared at youth but are still interesting to adults.
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StTheir exhibits are geared at youth but are still interesting to adults.
A 30 minute hike up to a lovely view of the area. Or you can drive your car to the top.
93 locals recommend
Mount Philo
A 30 minute hike up to a lovely view of the area. Or you can drive your car to the top.
This market is held Saturdays from 9 am - 1pm from the end of May through the middle of October.
13 locals recommend
Shelburne
This market is held Saturdays from 9 am - 1pm from the end of May through the middle of October.
This market is held Fridays, 3 - 6:30 from June to mid October.
18 locals recommend
The Old Round Church
29 Round Church RdThis market is held Fridays, 3 - 6:30 from June to mid October.
Charlotte Berry Farm
4702 Ethan Allen HwyA great place to pick blueberries. Soft serve ice cream too.
Trails to mountain bike, walk or snowshoe depending on the season.
31 locals recommend
Catamount Outdoor Family Center
592 Governor Chittenden RdTrails to mountain bike, walk or snowshoe depending on the season.
It's an environmental education center and 1,400-acre working farm, Visitors can enjoy the walking trails, children’s farmyard, inn, restaurant, property tours and special events.
1611 Harbor Rd
1611 Harbor RoadIt's an environmental education center and 1,400-acre working farm, Visitors can enjoy the walking trails, children’s farmyard, inn, restaurant, property tours and special events.
Free, through-the-window factory tours offered from June 25 to October 15, 2012. Tours will run on the hour, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
48 locals recommend
Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store
750 Pine StFree, through-the-window factory tours offered from June 25 to October 15, 2012. Tours will run on the hour, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
May 19 - October 14 - 1 1/2 Hour Cruise
Departs: 10, 12, 2, 4
Snack Bar & Cash Bar
$15.49 Adults $7.49 Children (3-11)
Pizza Party - 16"pizza & 4 sodas $22.00.
Salad for 4 - $8.25
348 Flynn Ave
348 Flynn AvenueMay 19 - October 14 - 1 1/2 Hour Cruise
Departs: 10, 12, 2, 4
Snack Bar & Cash Bar
$15.49 Adults $7.49 Children (3-11)
Pizza Party - 16"pizza & 4 sodas $22.00.
Salad for 4 - $8.25
35km of well-groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing. Snowshoe only trails. Mountain bike the 20 km of intermediate and advanced single track.
1805 Sherman Hollow Rd
35km of well-groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing. Snowshoe only trails. Mountain bike the 20 km of intermediate and advanced single track.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beers are unpasteurized, unfiltered, and unadulterated. The pub brews with artisanal imported malts and fresh hops.
22 locals recommend
The Vermont Pub & Brewery
144 College StBeers are unpasteurized, unfiltered, and unadulterated. The pub brews with artisanal imported malts and fresh hops.
Open for free guided and self-guided tours. No reservations needed. Self-guided tours may be taken anytime. See site for guided tour times. Stop by for some scintillating samples.
28 locals recommend
Magic Hat Brewing Company
5 Bartlett Bay RdOpen for free guided and self-guided tours. No reservations needed. Self-guided tours may be taken anytime. See site for guided tour times. Stop by for some scintillating samples.
793 Exchange St
793 Exchange StreetSelf guided tours of the brewery visitor center, samples, gift shop and pub.
Essentials
Rite Aid Pharmacy
30 Shelburne Shopping Park.
Shelburne Market
20 Shelburne Shopping ParkThey have some yummy to go food in their deli.
Lantman's Market
10681 Rte 116.
570 Shelburne Rd
Full service grocery store and pharmacy.
A 16,000 sq. ft. community-owned food cooperative in downtown Burlington. Providing conventional, organic and local products. Its Market Cafe offers hot dishes and sandwiches made to order.
82 S Winooski Ave
82 South Winooski AvenueA 16,000 sq. ft. community-owned food cooperative in downtown Burlington. Providing conventional, organic and local products. Its Market Cafe offers hot dishes and sandwiches made to order.
Arts & Culture
Vermont's most comprehensive collection of art and anthropological artifacts. It presents innovative exhibitions of contemporary and historic art from around the world.
61 Colchester Ave
Vermont's most comprehensive collection of art and anthropological artifacts. It presents innovative exhibitions of contemporary and historic art from around the world.
A full-service home for the performing arts in the region; offers a wide range of cultural and educational experiences; and nurtures the creative development of performing artists.
153 Main St
153 Main StreetA full-service home for the performing arts in the region; offers a wide range of cultural and educational experiences; and nurtures the creative development of performing artists.
10 Fayette Dr
10 Fayette DriveMovie theatre that's just off Route 7. It's 20 minutes from the homestead.
222 College St
222 College StreetMovie theatre in downtown Burlington.