Burlington, VT Attractions

Battery Park is located at the top of Battery Street in downtown Burlington on the site of the battery built there in 1812. It is also the site of the conflict between U.S. land batteries and British ships on Lake Champlain in August of 1813.

The Burlington International Airport is located three miles east of Burlington. Direct service is available to Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Cleveland, and Albany, NY.

The ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center in Burlington features the natural history of the area as well as the heritage of the Lake Champlain area. In addition to the regular collection the center also offers traveling exhibitions. There are also many interactive displays including Beluga Whale Dig! and Be a Watershed Weather Reporter. "Echo Encounters" includes live animal feedings and demos.

The structure is an award winning "green" building. The upper deck allows for panoramic views of the Lake and Adirondack Mountains.

The Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington is a farm house on 1,400 acres of land and was the home of Revolutionary War hero, Ethan Allen. The house has been restored and hiking trails have been established on the land.

The Ethan Allen Park overlaps some of the farm land of the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington. There is an observation tower offering views over Lake Champlain and the surrounding area.

The Robert Hull Fleming Museum in Burlington is located on the University of Vermont campus. The museum opened in 1931 and features American, African, European, Ancient Egpytian, and Middle Eastern art and as well as work by local Vermont artists.

The Spirit of Ethan Allen II is a cruise ship that offers sightseeing trips on Lake Champlain with a narration on the Revolutionary War and other history pertaining to the area.

The University of Vermont is located in Burlington and was founded in 1791.

The Vermont Wildflower Farm is a six acre natural area with flowers and woodlands, including 250 wildflower species. Labels near the plants indicate their type and the traditional Native American uses for them.

Cochran's Ski Area is a nonprofit enterprise that offers affordable skiing to all. It is located southeast of Burlington.

The Rokeby Museum was the home of the author, Rowland E. Robinson and the house displays 200 years of family treasures. The grounds feature eigh historic farm buildings as well as hiking trails.

The Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington features more than 470 carved birds representing 258 species which are displayed in mating pairs complete with nest and eggs.

The Green Mountain Audubon Nature Center is a bird and wildlife sanctuary covering an area of 255 acres. There are a number of self-guided trails which allow access to the area.

The Mary Bryan Memorial Art Gallery in Jeffersonville features the works of local artists from the New England area.

The Old Round Church in Richmond is a sixteen-sided church which was built in 1813. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been restored and is used for concerts and other events.