Things to do in  Burlington

Dating back to 1980, the Burlington Farmers Market was doing farm-to-table way before it was cool. Held every Saturday from late spring to fall (and a winter market on certain weekends from November to April), it hosts 80-plus vendors selling fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, and Vermont specialties like maple syrup and cheese.

To understand the science and nature of Lake Champlain, go to ECHO. Formerly the Lake Champlain Basin Science Center, this museum specializes in immersive, hands-on exhibits that aim to inspire everyone to care for Lake Champlain, especially kids and pre-teens. Toss in the wonder of nature and the spark of scientific discovery, and you’ve got ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.

Set perfectly between the Lake Champlain shoreline and downtown Burlington, Waterfront Park is where locals and visitors alike will find everything from lake access and picnic spots to the city’s best food and music festivals, the Burlington Greenway, and even a museum and waterfront dining. If nothing else, come here and enjoy the views—with a Vermont creemee in hand.