Vermont Inspiration Guide

VermontVacation.com 25 family experiences, 70 live animal species, seasonal changing exhibits, and more. Spirit of Ethan Allen Enjoy a scenic narrated cruise on Lake Champlain to learn about the region’s history, geology, and wildlife. FOOD & DRINK Foam Brewers This funky brewery serves unique beers on the shore of Lake Champlain. Enjoy craft beers and local cheese and charcuterie while listening to live music or taking in the lake views. Shanty On the Shore This coastal inspired restaurant offers fresh seafood and local fare. The sweeping view from the back porch is unlike any other. STAY Hotel Vermont Located a short walk from the waterfront, Hotel Vermont showcases the finest of Vermont. Utilize the complementary bike and snowshoe rentals to explore Burlington. PLAY Waterfront Park & Burlington Bike Path A hub for Burlington featuring a grassy area for games and picnics. The Burlington Bike path features a boardwalk and benches to relax and enjoy the view. Don’t have a bike? Rent a bike from Local Motion’s large selection of bikes for the entire family. Burlington Surf Club Located on the Burlington Bike Path, visitors can partake in lessons, fitness classes in the pavilion, or rent watercrafts by hour, half day, or full day. DAY THREE Wrap up your trip exploring Shelburne. EXPERIENCE Farm Craft VT A self-serve Farm Shop selling botanical body care and household products, all manufactured from raw materials grown on the farm’s 15 acres. Shelburne Museum The largest art and history museum in northern New England. View the collections displayed in historic buildings, stroll the beautiful grounds, and enjoy summer concerts. FOOD & DRINK Shelburne Vineyard Winery & Tasting Room Stop by Shelburne Vineyard’s tasting room, retail shop and vineyard grounds, offering frequent evening concerts and special events. Folino's Wood Fired Pizza Enjoy a fresh-made, wood-fired pizza in this rustic eatery, serving Neapolitan-style pies made with fresh, simple, and local ingredients. Visit the Fiddlehead Brewing Company next door to purchase a can or growler to pair with your pizza. STAY The Inn at Shelburne Farms Open seasonally, the property was the 19th-century lakefront country home of Dr. William Seward and Lila Vanderbilt Webb. Stay in one of the Inn’s guest rooms or cottages, featuring most of the original furnishings and fixtures. PLAY Shelburne Farms Walking Trails The walking trails are open year-round for walking, skiing, and snowshoeing. Follow the trails from the Welcome Center, through the working farm, to the Inn and take in the rocky shoreline of Lake Champlain. Shelburne Bay Park This 104-acre park offers beach access, trails for walking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, a boat ramp, and fishing access. Experience the character each season has to offer. PHOTO COURTESY OF: SHELBURNE VINEYARD PHOTO COURTESY OF: LOCAL MOTION

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