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Where to Stay in Burlington, VT
Burlington sits on a hill above Lake Champlain, with the Adirondacks visible across the water on clear days. It is Vermont's largest city, a college town with a pedestrian main street, a public waterfront, breweries and restaurants. Hotel Vermont, at 41 Cherry Street, uses wool, wood and other materials from Vermont makers, and its restaurant, Juniper, serves local food. It is a short walk from Church Street and the waterfront. Stowe is about 45 minutes away, for travelers using the city as a base.
Why Stay in Burlington, VT
- •Church Street, the waterfront bike path, the farmers' market and many restaurants and bars are all a walk from Hotel Vermont.
- •Lake Champlain is a short walk downhill from downtown, and ECHO, the lake science center, and the Burlington Bike Path run along the waterfront.
- •Central Vermont position: Stowe is 40 minutes, Shelburne Farms is 20 minutes south, and the Mad River Valley is under an hour.
What Makes This Area Interesting
- •Shelburne Farms: 7 miles south; 1,400-acre working farm with an inn and tours; strong farm-to-table dinner program.
- •ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain: waterfront science museum with Lake Champlain ecology focus; good for a rainy day.
- •Burlington Farmers Market: Saturdays at City Hall Park, May through October; one of the stronger markets in Vermont.
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Frequently Asked
It works — Stowe is 40 minutes east and Mad River Glen is an hour south. But most ski visitors stay closer to the mountain. Burlington makes more sense as a start or end to a trip, or if the city itself is part of the itinerary.
About 1.5 hours north via I-89, a straightforward cross-border drive.
A four-block pedestrian mall in the center of Burlington with independent restaurants, bars, shops, and the University of Vermont nearby. It's the walkable core of the city and a few minutes' walk from Hotel Vermont.