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Pedestrian street · Burlington, Vermont
Church Street Marketplace
A four-block pedestrian street in downtown Burlington, with shops, cafés, outdoor seating and street performers, among 19th-century buildings and the church that gives the street its name.
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About Church Street Marketplace
Church Street Marketplace takes up four blocks of Burlington’s main downtown street, closed to cars since the early 1980s. The brick paving, flower beds and benches make it the city’s town square, a place to stroll, eat and meet people year-round.
At the north end stands the First Unitarian Universalist Church, from 1816, the church that gave the street its name. Along the blocks are 19th-century brick commercial buildings, shops, bookstores and cafés, and in summer restaurants set tables out along the street. Musicians and street performers play on pleasant afternoons.
The street hosts festivals and events, and on nearby streets there is a seasonal Saturday farmers’ market with cheeses, maple syrup and local produce.
From Church Street the streets slope down toward Lake Champlain: within a ten-minute walk you reach the waterfront and Waterfront Park.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours, plus time for a meal.
Best time
In summer afternoons and evenings, with sidewalk tables and street musicians. In winter, the illuminated trees decorate the street at year’s end.
How to get there
It’s in downtown Burlington, about 1 km from Union Station and the waterfront. Several city bus lines end a block from the street. There are paid parking lots around.
Tip
Walk down from Church Street to the waterfront via College Street or Main Street to see the sunset over the lake. Remember that the price on the tags does not include sales tax, which is added at the register.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Church Street Marketplace
What is the Church Street Marketplace?
The pedestrian street in downtown Burlington, with four blocks of shops, cafés, restaurants and street performers.
Is Church Street close to Lake Champlain?
Yes, about a ten-minute walk, descending the slope to Waterfront Park.
Is there a farmers market in Burlington?
Yes, on Saturdays in season, near downtown, with products from regional farms. Check the location and days before you go.