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Before you go
Your trip to Burlington.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Burlington – Vermont Destination Stowe and Burlington
How to get there
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Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) South Burlington · 5 km
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Burlington Union Station 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport (BTV) is in South Burlington, about 5 km from downtown, with local buses and taxis. Union Station, at the foot of Main Street, receives the train from New York. Intercity buses arrive downtown.
How many days
One day is enough for Church Street, Waterfront Park and the sunset on the lake. With two days, you can add the Shelburne Museum and Shelburne Farms to the south.
When to go
From June to September, with days between 22 °C and 28 °C, the waterfront is busy and boats fill the lake. In early October, fall colors reach the surroundings. Winter is long and cold, with many days below −10 °C and the lake sometimes frozen.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
In downtown and on the waterfront, no: distances are short and there are local buses. For Shelburne, about 11 km away, and for Stowe, a car is most practical. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Burlington
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Morning
Church Street Marketplace
Walk along the pedestrian street and the downtown side streets, with cafés, shops and the Saturday farmers’ market.
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Afternoon
Lakeside promenade
Head down to Waterfront Park, visit the ECHO center and bike a stretch of the lakeside path.
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Evening
Sunset on the lake
Stay on the waterfront for the sunset behind the Adirondacks and return to Church Street for dinner.
2 days in Burlington
Day 1
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Morning
Burlington city center
Church Street Marketplace and the downtown streets.
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Afternoon
Waterfront Park
Waterfront, ECHO and the bike path, with the sunset over the lake.
Day 2
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Morning
Shelburne Museum
Go to Shelburne and tour the museum buildings, including the steamboat Ticonderoga and the covered bridge.
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Afternoon
Shelburne Farms
Visit the farm’s barn, taste the cheddar cheese and walk the trails to the lakeshore.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Burlington, Vermont?
Walk along Church Street Marketplace, stroll the shore of Lake Champlain and watch the sunset, ride the lakeside bike path and go to Shelburne, to the south, for the museum and the farm.
How do I get from Burlington airport to downtown?
The airport is about 5 km away. There are city buses, taxis and rideshares; by car it’s about a 10-minute drive.
Can you cross Lake Champlain by ferry?
Yes. Car ferries connect Vermont to the state of New York at several points on the lake, north and south of Burlington; some operate only seasonally. Check the routes and schedules.
Is Burlington far from Stowe?
About 55 km, or roughly a 45-minute drive via I-89 and Route 100, passing through Waterbury.