Guidebook for Burlington
Food Scene
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill has a million (not really, but probably the most in town) beers on tap. They also have incredible locally-sourced burgers and other comfort foods. This is a guest favorite.
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The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StThe Farmhouse Tap & Grill has a million (not really, but probably the most in town) beers on tap. They also have incredible locally-sourced burgers and other comfort foods. This is a guest favorite.
Hen of the Wood is one of the finest dining experiences in the state of Vermont. They offer craft cocktails and local, seasonal fare.
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Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StHen of the Wood is one of the finest dining experiences in the state of Vermont. They offer craft cocktails and local, seasonal fare.
A Single Pebble has incredible family style Chinese food right downtown.
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A Single Pebble
133 Bank StA Single Pebble has incredible family style Chinese food right downtown.
American Flatbread has a huge wood-fired pizza oven. Sit outside in the summer or warm up by one of the fires in the winter.
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American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StAmerican Flatbread has a huge wood-fired pizza oven. Sit outside in the summer or warm up by one of the fires in the winter.
Duino y Duinde serves street foods from around the world. This place is great! It's right next door to Radio Bean, the eclectic music spot.
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¡Duino! (Duende)
10 N Winooski AveDuino y Duinde serves street foods from around the world. This place is great! It's right next door to Radio Bean, the eclectic music spot.
Piesanos
176 Main StBest slice of pizza and cannoli in town.
Their culinary heritage is rooted in New York Jewish cooking and off-the-grid vegetarian cuisine and their food pays homage to these cultural traditions. There is a hot bar plus sandwiches made to order. The quiches and scones are my favorite. Popular lunch or quick dinner spot for local vegetarians and vegans.
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Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
211 College StTheir culinary heritage is rooted in New York Jewish cooking and off-the-grid vegetarian cuisine and their food pays homage to these cultural traditions. There is a hot bar plus sandwiches made to order. The quiches and scones are my favorite. Popular lunch or quick dinner spot for local vegetarians and vegans.
A quick walk from the house, and usually no wait for a table!
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Shalimar of India
16 N Winooski AveA quick walk from the house, and usually no wait for a table!
Mirabelles
3060 Williston RoadBakery and local breakfast/lunch spot.
Skinny Pancake
60 Lake StCrepes and beer and live music!
One of my favorite brunch spots and just a quick walk from the house! Creative dishes with nice portions and plenty of vegetarian/vegan options.
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Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StOne of my favorite brunch spots and just a quick walk from the house! Creative dishes with nice portions and plenty of vegetarian/vegan options.
Healthy breakfast and lunch items with a nice space to read or work on your laptop.
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New Moon
150 Cherry StHealthy breakfast and lunch items with a nice space to read or work on your laptop.
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Tea
42 Church StThey roast their coffee onsite.
Dobra Tea
125 Church StTearoom offering 100+ teas and light vegetarian fare.
Another favorite brunch spot. Try a wafflini - it's a panini made with waffles!
The Swingin' Pinwheel
11 Center StAnother favorite brunch spot. Try a wafflini - it's a panini made with waffles!
Ahli Baba's Kabob Shop
163 Main StQuick Middle Eastern food to go.
Kountry Kart Deli
155 Main StBig, creative sandwiches to go.
Mezze-focused, family style Eastern Mediterranean food and drinks.
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Honey Road
156 Church StMezze-focused, family style Eastern Mediterranean food and drinks.
East West Cafe
2 North Winooski AvenueThai food down the street from the house.
A farm-to-taco experience located in a historic diner in downtown Burlington. Locally inspired tacos, burritos and entrees expressed in fun & fresh ways.
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El Cortijo
189 Bank StA farm-to-taco experience located in a historic diner in downtown Burlington. Locally inspired tacos, burritos and entrees expressed in fun & fresh ways.
Asian fusion of mostly Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Korean. This place is super close to the house, maybe a minute walk.
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Asiana House
191 Pearl StAsian fusion of mostly Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Korean. This place is super close to the house, maybe a minute walk.
Noodles and sushi in a cozy basement eatery on Church Street!
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Asiana Noodle Shop
88 Church StNoodles and sushi in a cozy basement eatery on Church Street!
Shinjuku Station
260 North StExcellent sushi. Free delivery on orders over $25.
This place serves classic Nepalese and Himalayan Sherpa cuisine. Reminds me of a trek I took on the Annapurna Circuit every time I stop in.
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Sherpa Kitchen
119 College StThis place serves classic Nepalese and Himalayan Sherpa cuisine. Reminds me of a trek I took on the Annapurna Circuit every time I stop in.
Practically across the street from the house. This place just opened as an expansion of another location one town over. They don't have a liquor licence so make sure to BYOB!
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Folino's Wood Fired Pizza
6305 Shelburne RdPractically across the street from the house. This place just opened as an expansion of another location one town over. They don't have a liquor licence so make sure to BYOB!
Best cremee (soft-serve ice cream) in Burlington. My personal favorite is the maple/black raspberry twist with chocolate sprinkles. If cremees aren't your thing, Burlington Bay also sells an incredible local brand of hard ice cream called Island Line. This place also has sandwhiches, bottles of wine, and a fantastic seating area overlooking Lake Champlain.
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Burlington Community Boathouse Marina
1 College StBest cremee (soft-serve ice cream) in Burlington. My personal favorite is the maple/black raspberry twist with chocolate sprinkles. If cremees aren't your thing, Burlington Bay also sells an incredible local brand of hard ice cream called Island Line. This place also has sandwhiches, bottles of wine, and a fantastic seating area overlooking Lake Champlain.
Essentials
City Market is the local food co-op and is practically across the street from the house. They have a fantastic hot food bar and a place to sit if you’re just looking to grab something quick to eat. They are also a grocery store, so this would be the place to find food and beverages to bring back to the house.
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City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveCity Market is the local food co-op and is practically across the street from the house. They have a fantastic hot food bar and a place to sit if you’re just looking to grab something quick to eat. They are also a grocery store, so this would be the place to find food and beverages to bring back to the house.
The Y is only a few minutes walk down the street from the house. You can get a day pass for the gym or indoor pool.
Greater Burlington YMCA
298 College StThe Y is only a few minutes walk down the street from the house. You can get a day pass for the gym or indoor pool.
United States Postal Service
50 Main StThe post office is a quick walk from the house.
The UPS Store
70 S Winooski AveUniversity of Vermont
Closest ER
Jivana is an environmentally conscious "green spa" located a quick walk from the house right on Church Street. Excellent spa services, body treatments, and massages!
Jivana Green Spa & Salon
113 Church StJivana is an environmentally conscious "green spa" located a quick walk from the house right on Church Street. Excellent spa services, body treatments, and massages!
This is where I get my hair cut and colored, plus it's a quick walk from the house!
Chop Shop Hair Design
100 Dorset StreetThis is where I get my hair cut and colored, plus it's a quick walk from the house!
Community Halal Store
128 North StSmall grocery and convenience market specializing in halal foods and meats.
Lakeside is an independent, family-run pharmacy located just down the street from the house.
Lakeside Pharmacy
242 Pearl StreetLakeside is an independent, family-run pharmacy located just down the street from the house.
Pharmacy and convenience store located right on Church Street. It isn't the closest (Rite Aid is), but it's a new location so it's bigger and cleaner and just an extra minute walk.
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CVS
7 Essex WayPharmacy and convenience store located right on Church Street. It isn't the closest (Rite Aid is), but it's a new location so it's bigger and cleaner and just an extra minute walk.
Neighborhood liquor store just down the street. They have a great selection of Vermont beers.
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Pearl Street Beverage
240 Pearl StNeighborhood liquor store just down the street. They have a great selection of Vermont beers.
Spacious, free wifi, walking distance from the house. Please note as of July there will be laundry located right in the basement of the house.
Pearl Street Laundromat
76 Pearl StSpacious, free wifi, walking distance from the house. Please note as of July there will be laundry located right in the basement of the house.
Greers Dry Cleaning & Laundry
27 Sears LnProfessional and fast dry cleaning and laundry services.
This is the place to stop and stock up on your favorite Vermont beers before heading out of town. Check the website for times when cases of Heady Topper can be purchased!
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Beverage Warehouse
1 East StThis is the place to stop and stock up on your favorite Vermont beers before heading out of town. Check the website for times when cases of Heady Topper can be purchased!
Drinks & Nightlife
Radio Bean is around the corner from the house and has craft coffees and cocktails, and an eclectic mix of live music as well. They welcome literally thousands of musicians spanning all genres each year and have become a local hub for emerging artists over the past 15+ years.
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Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski AveRadio Bean is around the corner from the house and has craft coffees and cocktails, and an eclectic mix of live music as well. They welcome literally thousands of musicians spanning all genres each year and have become a local hub for emerging artists over the past 15+ years.
Beer, good pizza, pool tables, and it's all right around the corner from the house. Make sure to check out the specials at Duff Hour!!
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Three Needs
185 Pearl StBeer, good pizza, pool tables, and it's all right around the corner from the house. Make sure to check out the specials at Duff Hour!!
Nectar's
188 Main StThis is where Phish got started up.
Rotating selection of beers on tap. This place is a guest favorite!
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Foam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StRotating selection of beers on tap. This place is a guest favorite!
Switchback Brewing Co.
160 Flynn AveHandcrafted, unfiltered ales and lagers.
Queen City Brewery
703 Pine StNice mix of types of beer in a pub like setting.
High quality beer crafted with local ingredients. It's next door to a pizza place (Folino's) and down the road from Mount Philo State Park, so it makes a fun day if you have a car.
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Fiddlehead Brewing Company
6305 Shelburne RdHigh quality beer crafted with local ingredients. It's next door to a pizza place (Folino's) and down the road from Mount Philo State Park, so it makes a fun day if you have a car.
A 30-barrel brew house, full canning line, tasting room, retail shop and a sun-drenched beer garden. The food is good too!
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Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyA 30-barrel brew house, full canning line, tasting room, retail shop and a sun-drenched beer garden. The food is good too!
This place is a cider house and it is fantastic. They serve local beers and wines too if cider isn't your thing, but I at least recommend trying a tasting flight. Food here is excellent too.
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Citizen Cider
316 Pine StThis place is a cider house and it is fantastic. They serve local beers and wines too if cider isn't your thing, but I at least recommend trying a tasting flight. Food here is excellent too.
Red Square
136 Church StDJs, dancing, and an eclectic lineup of bands.
Hip performance venue, gallery & cafe features New American eats, plus craft cocktails & local beer.
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ArtsRiot
400 Pine StHip performance venue, gallery & cafe features New American eats, plus craft cocktails & local beer.
Lots of whiskey. Be sure to ask for the special ice treatment.
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The Whiskey Room at Ri Ra
123 Church StLots of whiskey. Be sure to ask for the special ice treatment.
Drink
135 St Paul StNightly drink specials and couches with board games!
Higher Ground
1214 Williston RdNational and local music acts, plus 3 bars.
Vermont Comedy Club is an intimate standup and improv comedy club in downtown Burlington, VT that offers comedy shows, classes, tasty food and a full bar with VT craft beer and specialty cocktails 5 nights a week.
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Vermont Comedy Club
101 Main StVermont Comedy Club is an intimate standup and improv comedy club in downtown Burlington, VT that offers comedy shows, classes, tasty food and a full bar with VT craft beer and specialty cocktails 5 nights a week.
Half Lounge
136 1/2 Church StCraft cocktails and a cozy atmosphere.
One of the best independent wine bars and shops in the country. They have classes and they sell artisanal cheeses and charcuterie as well!
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Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar
388 Pine StOne of the best independent wine bars and shops in the country. They have classes and they sell artisanal cheeses and charcuterie as well!
Shopping
The Church Street Marketplace is the pedestrian only hub of shopping, dining and local events in Burlington. This is the most popular Burlington attraction and is a 5 minute walk from the house.
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Church Street Marketplace station
The Church Street Marketplace is the pedestrian only hub of shopping, dining and local events in Burlington. This is the most popular Burlington attraction and is a 5 minute walk from the house.
Local new and used gear shop with friendly, knowledgeable staff. OGE is huge and definitely worth checking out if you love the outdoors.
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Outdoor Gear Exchange
37 Church StLocal new and used gear shop with friendly, knowledgeable staff. OGE is huge and definitely worth checking out if you love the outdoors.
Vintage, thrift, and consignment store with a good sized selection.
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Battery Street Jeans Exchange
115 College StVintage, thrift, and consignment store with a good sized selection.
Old Gold
151 Cherry StVintage and new clothing, boots, costumes, wigs, and accessories.
Crow Bookshop
14 Church StMostly used books, this store has some great finds!
Quirky bike shop in the Old North End. This is where I go for all of my repairs. Check out the used bikes upstairs and the huge vintage collection too!
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Old Spokes Home
331 N Winooski AveQuirky bike shop in the Old North End. This is where I go for all of my repairs. Check out the used bikes upstairs and the huge vintage collection too!
Small Dog has everything Mac-related and Apple-certified technicians to fix your phone or laptop.
Small Dog Electronics
Small Dog has everything Mac-related and Apple-certified technicians to fix your phone or laptop.
Pure Pop Records
115 S Winooski AveA great selection of new and used music. Lots of vinyl!
Fashionable boutique focusing on denim, dresses, tops & footwear from popular designers. This is where I get my jeans. They have a great selection and helpful staff.
ECCO Clothes For Women & Men
81 Church StFashionable boutique focusing on denim, dresses, tops & footwear from popular designers. This is where I get my jeans. They have a great selection and helpful staff.
Full Tank
150A Church StHead shop with a nice selection of glassware, including pieces made by local artists.
Earth Prime Comics
154 Church StA small and comfortable comic store located right on Church Street.
This is my favorite antique store with some incredible mid-century finds.
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Barge canal market
377 Pine StThis is my favorite antique store with some incredible mid-century finds.
This non-profit shop sells pieces created by some of the best Vermont artists. This is a great spot to pick up a meaningful souvenir or gift. They have craft classes here as well.
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Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center
85 Church StThis non-profit shop sells pieces created by some of the best Vermont artists. This is a great spot to pick up a meaningful souvenir or gift. They have craft classes here as well.
Shop directly from Vermont farmers and artisans every Saturday in the warm months. This farmers market is huge. There are food vendors here too!
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Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StShop directly from Vermont farmers and artisans every Saturday in the warm months. This farmers market is huge. There are food vendors here too!
Parks & Nature
Mount Philo is the most convenient for a half-day or less round-trip adventure from Burlington. It’s the closest mountain hike to Burlington and it has fantastic views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. There is a small campground and vehicles can drive to the top during the summer. In the winter the road to the top is closed and the hill turns into a popular and very fun sledding spot!
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Mt. Philo State Park
5425 Mt Philo RdMount Philo is the most convenient for a half-day or less round-trip adventure from Burlington. It’s the closest mountain hike to Burlington and it has fantastic views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. There is a small campground and vehicles can drive to the top during the summer. In the winter the road to the top is closed and the hill turns into a popular and very fun sledding spot!
Community Waterfront Campus and Sailing Education Center
505 Lake StRent a sailboat! Learn to sail!
Great spot for a jog through the woods with access to jump in the lake afterwards.
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Red Rocks Park Road
Red Rocks Park RoadGreat spot for a jog through the woods with access to jump in the lake afterwards.
This is the hub of "down by the lake". Located at the bottom of College Street on the Burlington Bike Path. There is a boardwalk with swings and it is close by to a bike rental place called Local Motion, a local aquarium, and a few spots to grab food, a beer, or some ice cream.
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Waterfront Park
10 College StThis is the hub of "down by the lake". Located at the bottom of College Street on the Burlington Bike Path. There is a boardwalk with swings and it is close by to a bike rental place called Local Motion, a local aquarium, and a few spots to grab food, a beer, or some ice cream.
North Beach Park
Beach with changing rooms, concessions, grills.
Andy A DOG Williams Skatepark
1 Lake StBrand new skate park down on the waterfront.
A short walk from the house, this historic park offers stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. A small stage plays host to free concerts on the green during the summer.
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Battery Park
Battery Park ExtensionA short walk from the house, this historic park offers stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. A small stage plays host to free concerts on the green during the summer.
Oakledge is a big park and beach located on the bike path. In addition to plenty of green spaces and the beach area, there are tennis courts, a giant sundial and a big tree house. Be sure to check out the giant rocks and cliffs along the lake!
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Oakledge Park
Oakledge is a big park and beach located on the bike path. In addition to plenty of green spaces and the beach area, there are tennis courts, a giant sundial and a big tree house. Be sure to check out the giant rocks and cliffs along the lake!
Entertainment & Activities
Lake aquarium and science center; there are over 70 species in this aquarium, and they are all native to Lake Champlain! Travelling exhibits change every few months.
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ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StLake aquarium and science center; there are over 70 species in this aquarium, and they are all native to Lake Champlain! Travelling exhibits change every few months.
The Archives
191 College StOld school arcade games and beer!
The Roxy is a locally-owned theater that features a nice mix of independent and mainstream films. Plus it's only a few minutes walk from the house!
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Merrill's Roxy Cinema
222 College StThe Roxy is a locally-owned theater that features a nice mix of independent and mainstream films. Plus it's only a few minutes walk from the house!
Locally owned indoor rock climbing center. Petra also has guides that lead outdoor climbs, backcountry ski clinics, mountaineering classes, etc.
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Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School
105 Briggs StLocally owned indoor rock climbing center. Petra also has guides that lead outdoor climbs, backcountry ski clinics, mountaineering classes, etc.
Apple picking! Quintessential Vermont apple picking experience complete with tractors, donuts, and cider!
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Shelburne Orchards
216 Orchard RdApple picking! Quintessential Vermont apple picking experience complete with tractors, donuts, and cider!
This 1400 acre working farm on Lake Champlain is a National Historic Landmark. It is definitely worth the trip, not just to visit the animals, but to learn about cheese making, hike on their trails, and sample an incredible burger.
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Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadThis 1400 acre working farm on Lake Champlain is a National Historic Landmark. It is definitely worth the trip, not just to visit the animals, but to learn about cheese making, hike on their trails, and sample an incredible burger.
Gordon H. Paquette Arena
216 Leddy Park RdIndoor ice skating and rentals
The closest and least expensive skiing can be found 40 minutes away at a small, local ski area called Bolton Valley. Nothing too steep or fancy; lots of families go here.
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Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdThe closest and least expensive skiing can be found 40 minutes away at a small, local ski area called Bolton Valley. Nothing too steep or fancy; lots of families go here.
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadWorld-class ski resort.
Sangha Studio – North
237 N Winooski AveDonation based drop-in yoga classes!
Burlington's #1 yoga studio, located a quick walk from the house on Church Street.
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Yoga Vermont
113 Church StBurlington's #1 yoga studio, located a quick walk from the house on Church Street.
This is the baseball stadium for the local minor league team, the Vermont Lake Monsters!!
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Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball
98 University RdThis is the baseball stadium for the local minor league team, the Vermont Lake Monsters!!
Arts & Culture
Located on the UVM campus, the Fleming has innovative exhibitions of contemporary and historic art from around the world.
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Fleming Museum of Art
61 Colchester AveLocated on the UVM campus, the Fleming has innovative exhibitions of contemporary and historic art from around the world.
Venue set in a 1930 art deco theater hosting a variety of live performances, from dance to readings.
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Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StVenue set in a 1930 art deco theater hosting a variety of live performances, from dance to readings.
Fletcher Free Library
235 College StLocal library
S.P.A.C.E stands for Supportive Places for Artists and the Creative Economy. It is a venue for showing, viewing, and making artwork by the public in Vermont and beyond. There are some neat monthly exhibitions here!
The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery
266 Pine StS.P.A.C.E stands for Supportive Places for Artists and the Creative Economy. It is a venue for showing, viewing, and making artwork by the public in Vermont and beyond. There are some neat monthly exhibitions here!
The City Hall Gallery is located on the main level and features Vermont artists from BCA’s external exhibitions program on a rotating basis. This neat space used to be an old fire station on Church Street!
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Burlington City Arts @ The BCA Center
135 Church StThe City Hall Gallery is located on the main level and features Vermont artists from BCA’s external exhibitions program on a rotating basis. This neat space used to be an old fire station on Church Street!