Burlington, VT Attractions
The lively town centre offers excellent shopping facilities (for example in the historic Church St. Marketplace). Other features of interest are a branch of the Vermont State Craft Center, the Discovery Museum for children and young people and the memorial museum for the folk hero Ethan Allen.
Burlington (pop. 39,000) is located on the shores of Lake Champlain and is the largest town in Vermont.
Burlington (pop. 39,000) is located on the shores of Lake Champlain and is the largest town in Vermont.
Battery Park
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.
Hours
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| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Burlington International Airport
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.
Burlington International Airport Administration
1200 Airport Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
United States
1200 Airport Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
United States
Phone 1 (802) 863-2874
Fax 1 (802) 863-1526
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
The structure is an award winning "green" building. The upper deck allows for panoramic views of the Lake and Adirondack Mountains.
Lake Champlain Basin Science
1 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401-5215
United States
1 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401-5215
United States
Phone 1 (802) 864-1848
Fax 1 (802) 864-6832
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 10.50 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 9.50 |
| Students | $ 9.50 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 8.50 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Ethan Allen Homestead
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.
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Suite 2
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Suite 2
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
Phone 1 (802) 865-4556
Fax 1 (802) 865-0661
Hours
May 13 to October 11
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Ethan Allen Park
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.
Robert Hull Fleming Museum
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
Robert Hull Fleming Museum
61 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
61 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
Phone 1 (802) 656-0750
Fax 1 (802) 656-8059
Hours
January 15 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 20:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 1 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 6 to December 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 20:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
| Family | $ 10.00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 3.00 |
| Senior | $ 3.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Spirit of Ethan Allen II
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.
Spirit of Ethan Allen II
Box 605
Burlington, VT 05402
United States
Box 605
Burlington, VT 05402
United States
Phone 1 (802) 862-8300
Fax 1 (802) 860-2261
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Shelburne, Vermont
Shelburne's biggest tourist attraction is the open air museum, recreating an old village.
Charlotte - Vermont Wildflower Farm, Vermont
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.
Vermont Wildflower Farm
3488 Ethan Allen Highway, Box 96
Charlotte, VT 05445
United States
3488 Ethan Allen Highway, Box 96
Charlotte, VT 05445
United States
Phone 1 (802) 425-3641
Fax 1 (802) 425-3642
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Cochran's Ski Area
(In Old Round Church National Historic Landmark, Vermont)
Cochran's Ski Area is a nonprofit enterprise that offers affordable skiing to all. It is located southeast of Burlington.
Ferrisburg - Rokeby Museum, Vermont
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 15 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 2.00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Huntington - Birds of Vermont Museum
(In Green Mountain Audubon Nature Center, Vermont)
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.
Huntington - Green Mountain Audubon Nature Center, Vermont
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.
Jeffersonville - Mary Bryan Memorial Art Gallery, Vermont
The Mary Bryan Memorial Art Gallery in Jeffersonville features the works of local artists from the New England area.
Mary Bryan Memorial Gallery
180 Main Street, Box 40
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
United States
180 Main Street, Box 40
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
United States
Phone 1 (802) 644-5100
Fax 1 (802) 644-8342
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Richmond - Old Round Church National Historic Landmark, Vermont
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.
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
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