Guidebook for Shelburne
Sightseeing
Explore and discover art, history, and the natural beauty of Vermont at Shelburne Museum, an unconventional and utterly delightful destination in the Champlain Valley. Folk art, Impressionist paintings, circus collections, and even a steamboat—it’s all there on their beautifully landscaped campus of historic buildings and galleries, each one filled with fascinating collections.
21 locals recommend
Shelburne Museum
Shelburne MuseumExplore and discover art, history, and the natural beauty of Vermont at Shelburne Museum, an unconventional and utterly delightful destination in the Champlain Valley. Folk art, Impressionist paintings, circus collections, and even a steamboat—it’s all there on their beautifully landscaped campus of historic buildings and galleries, each one filled with fascinating collections.
Essentials
They have a great selection of meats, barbecuing essentials, wine and some groceries.
6 locals recommend
Shelburne Meat Market
2989 Shelburne RdThey have a great selection of meats, barbecuing essentials, wine and some groceries.
Independently owned, natural foods market offering a community outreach program, health and nutritional information, news and more.
42 locals recommend
Healthy Living Market and Cafe
222 Dorset StIndependently owned, natural foods market offering a community outreach program, health and nutritional information, news and more.
City Market, Onion River Co-op, is a community-owned food cooperative located in Burlington, Vermont that offers local, organic, and conventional products, as well as a hot bar, sandwiches, prepared foods, wine, beer and much more.
26 locals recommend
City Market Onion River Co-op
207 Flynn AveCity Market, Onion River Co-op, is a community-owned food cooperative located in Burlington, Vermont that offers local, organic, and conventional products, as well as a hot bar, sandwiches, prepared foods, wine, beer and much more.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
25 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
200 Dorset StGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Food Scene
A farm-to-table gastropub serving award winning burgers, innovative entrees and a world class craft beer menu.
120 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StA farm-to-table gastropub serving award winning burgers, innovative entrees and a world class craft beer menu.
Located a stone’s throw from bustling Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington, Vermont, El Cortijo resides in the old Oasis diner, one of the city’s most popular eateries in its day. They serve up tacos, burritos, and Mexican-style entrees prepared with local ingredients and expressed in fun & fresh ways.
43 locals recommend
El Cortijo
189 Bank StLocated a stone’s throw from bustling Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington, Vermont, El Cortijo resides in the old Oasis diner, one of the city’s most popular eateries in its day. They serve up tacos, burritos, and Mexican-style entrees prepared with local ingredients and expressed in fun & fresh ways.
Award winning, artisanal flatbread and hand-crafted beer.
123 locals recommend
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StAward winning, artisanal flatbread and hand-crafted beer.
One of Vermont’s premier farm to table restaurants, their menu items are built around what’s being harvested in their Market Garden or from area farms on any given day or week. Staples like their farmhouse cheddar, seasonal lamb and pork, and other farm products round out the menus.
28 locals recommend
The Inn at Shelburne Farms
1611 Inn RdOne of Vermont’s premier farm to table restaurants, their menu items are built around what’s being harvested in their Market Garden or from area farms on any given day or week. Staples like their farmhouse cheddar, seasonal lamb and pork, and other farm products round out the menus.
Pizzeria Verita is a wood-fired, Neapolitan pizzeria in the heart of downtown Burlington. They focus on exceptional Italian cuisine and inspired craft cocktails.
64 locals recommend
Pizzeria Verità
156 St Paul StPizzeria Verita is a wood-fired, Neapolitan pizzeria in the heart of downtown Burlington. They focus on exceptional Italian cuisine and inspired craft cocktails.
The Burlington Waterfront's staple for crepes, salads, paninis and live music in a casual, stylish space.
62 locals recommend
Skinny Pancake
60 Lake StThe Burlington Waterfront's staple for crepes, salads, paninis and live music in a casual, stylish space.
Intimate eatery featuring daily menus of local, seasonal fare, craft cocktails and understated decor.
159 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StIntimate eatery featuring daily menus of local, seasonal fare, craft cocktails and understated decor.
James Beard Nominated, Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant serving small plates, cocktails and creative desserts in a comfy tavern setting.
81 locals recommend
Honey Road
156 Church StJames Beard Nominated, Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant serving small plates, cocktails and creative desserts in a comfy tavern setting.
Quaint, chef-owned American restaurant using local ingredients and featuring made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch, wine & cocktails. Located on the village green in the heart of Shelburne Village
33 locals recommend
Rustic Roots
195 Falls RdQuaint, chef-owned American restaurant using local ingredients and featuring made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch, wine & cocktails. Located on the village green in the heart of Shelburne Village
Espresso drinks, pastries & light fare offered in a minimalist, industrial space with art exhibits.
17 locals recommend
Maglianero Cafe
47 Maple StEspresso drinks, pastries & light fare offered in a minimalist, industrial space with art exhibits.
Lines form for gingerbread pancakes & other creative options at this homey brunch & lunch spot.
101 locals recommend
Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StLines form for gingerbread pancakes & other creative options at this homey brunch & lunch spot.
A specialty coffee tasting bar in downtown Burlington.
14 locals recommend
Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee
126 College StA specialty coffee tasting bar in downtown Burlington.
Warm, cafeteria-style stalwart offering a rotating menu of creative, veggie-heavy Jewish cuisine.
33 locals recommend
Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
211 College StWarm, cafeteria-style stalwart offering a rotating menu of creative, veggie-heavy Jewish cuisine.
A pastry shop, fine diner and cocktail bar. Andrew LeStourgeon and Rob Downey present Monarch & the Milkweed, an American restaurant focused on unique pastries, creative coffee & both classic and original cocktails.
27 locals recommend
Monarch and the Milkweed
111 St Paul StA pastry shop, fine diner and cocktail bar. Andrew LeStourgeon and Rob Downey present Monarch & the Milkweed, an American restaurant focused on unique pastries, creative coffee & both classic and original cocktails.
Juniper began as a local ingredient-driven cocktail and beer bar and has grown into one of Burlington’s liveliest restaurants for Hotel Vermont guests and locals alike.
31 locals recommend
Juniper Bar and Restaurant
41 Cherry StJuniper began as a local ingredient-driven cocktail and beer bar and has grown into one of Burlington’s liveliest restaurants for Hotel Vermont guests and locals alike.
Mirabelles is a Chef owned Bakery and Cafe specializing in breakfast, lunch and pastries. Voted best Bakery in Chittenden County.
34 locals recommend
Mirabelles
3060 Williston RoadMirabelles is a Chef owned Bakery and Cafe specializing in breakfast, lunch and pastries. Voted best Bakery in Chittenden County.
One of Burlington’s most beloved restaurants, Trattoria Delia has invited guests to enjoy authentic, expertly prepared Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and smart, attentive service for over 24 years.
49 locals recommend
Trattoria Delia
152 St Paul StOne of Burlington’s most beloved restaurants, Trattoria Delia has invited guests to enjoy authentic, expertly prepared Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and smart, attentive service for over 24 years.
At Bleu, they strive to source seafood raised in sustainable fisheries, and serve simple, yet sophisticated preparations to present the inherently dramatic and delicious flavors and textures of the harvest.
Bleu Northeast Seafood
25 Cherry StAt Bleu, they strive to source seafood raised in sustainable fisheries, and serve simple, yet sophisticated preparations to present the inherently dramatic and delicious flavors and textures of the harvest.
At Revolution Kitchen you’ll find vegetarian dishes inspired by Asian flavors and Vermont ingredients. From the delicious simplicity of a salad roll to their famous chocolate banana cream pie, it's food you can feel good about eating.
27 locals recommend
Revolution Kitchen
9 Center StAt Revolution Kitchen you’ll find vegetarian dishes inspired by Asian flavors and Vermont ingredients. From the delicious simplicity of a salad roll to their famous chocolate banana cream pie, it's food you can feel good about eating.
Restaurant Poco is a lunch and small plates restaurant and bar in Burlington Vermont, offering selectively sourced ingredients, beer, and wine.
28 locals recommend
Restaurant Poco
55 Main StRestaurant Poco is a lunch and small plates restaurant and bar in Burlington Vermont, offering selectively sourced ingredients, beer, and wine.
Tomgirl Kitchen specializes in the creation of delicious, plant-based foods and juices designed to nourish and restore. Their recipes feature the finest local and organic ingredients they can find.
15 locals recommend
Tomgirl Kitchen
266 Pine StTomgirl Kitchen specializes in the creation of delicious, plant-based foods and juices designed to nourish and restore. Their recipes feature the finest local and organic ingredients they can find.
All things wine. A highly knowledgeable staff, on-site sommelier and world-class chef. Sensational, European style small-plate dining with menu items composed of ingredients sourced from local and regional farmers.
48 locals recommend
Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar
388 Pine StAll things wine. A highly knowledgeable staff, on-site sommelier and world-class chef. Sensational, European style small-plate dining with menu items composed of ingredients sourced from local and regional farmers.
Shopping
Village Wine and Coffee specializes in smaller and family run wineries from around the world. They also believe in the stewardship and health of the vineyards, the people who farm them and the skills and education of the winemakers.
Additionally they offer hand crafted, shade grown, Fair Trade, organic, oak wood, fire roasted espresso, coffee and tea drinks. Their freshly baked goods are delivered daily by O'Bread Bakery of Shelburne, Lisa's Kitchen of North Ferrisburgh and B's Pantry Of Williston
31 locals recommend
Village Wine and Coffee
5288 Shelburne RdVillage Wine and Coffee specializes in smaller and family run wineries from around the world. They also believe in the stewardship and health of the vineyards, the people who farm them and the skills and education of the winemakers.
Additionally they offer hand crafted, shade grown, Fair Trade, organic, oak wood, fire roasted espresso, coffee and tea drinks. Their freshly baked goods are delivered daily by O'Bread Bakery of Shelburne, Lisa's Kitchen of North Ferrisburgh and B's Pantry Of Williston
Local Vermont produce, prepared foods, crafts, meats, cheeses, maple syrup, honey and more. Green grass, live music and ample parking. Saturdays: 9am-1pm, May - October.
45 locals recommend
Shelburne Market
20 Shelburne Shopping ParkLocal Vermont produce, prepared foods, crafts, meats, cheeses, maple syrup, honey and more. Green grass, live music and ample parking. Saturdays: 9am-1pm, May - October.
Local Vermont produce, prepared foods, crafts, meats, cheeses, maple syrup, honey and more. Green grass and live music. Saturdays, year round. Check their website for seasonal locations: http://www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org.
57 locals recommend
Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StLocal Vermont produce, prepared foods, crafts, meats, cheeses, maple syrup, honey and more. Green grass and live music. Saturdays, year round. Check their website for seasonal locations: http://www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org.
Entertainment & Activities
A 1,400 acre working biodynamic farm that includes gorgeous walking trails, the O'Bread Bakery, cheese making and tasting, a market garden, 5 star restaurant, children's farm yard petting zoo, farm made lunch from their farm cart, a variety of tours, a 15-minute tractor wagon shuttle from the Welcome Center to the Farm Barn and the world-famous Inn at Shelburne Farms.
243 locals recommend
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadA 1,400 acre working biodynamic farm that includes gorgeous walking trails, the O'Bread Bakery, cheese making and tasting, a market garden, 5 star restaurant, children's farm yard petting zoo, farm made lunch from their farm cart, a variety of tours, a 15-minute tractor wagon shuttle from the Welcome Center to the Farm Barn and the world-famous Inn at Shelburne Farms.
Stowe Mountain Resort is an internationally renowned four-season destination. Surrounded by majestic Mount Mansfield—the highest peak in Vermont—and Spruce Peak, Stowe is filled with activities and adventures for every season and every guest: skiing, snowboarding, ZipTour and TreeTop Adventures, Stowe Rocks Climbing Center, Gondola SkyRide, the historic Auto Toll Road, Summer Adventure Camp, shopping, dining and more.
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain Road
Stowe Mountain Resort is an internationally renowned four-season destination. Surrounded by majestic Mount Mansfield—the highest peak in Vermont—and Spruce Peak, Stowe is filled with activities and adventures for every season and every guest: skiing, snowboarding, ZipTour and TreeTop Adventures, Stowe Rocks Climbing Center, Gondola SkyRide, the historic Auto Toll Road, Summer Adventure Camp, shopping, dining and more.
Vermont, close to Canada and Burlington, and far from anything resembling ordinary. Featuring a year-round indoor waterpark, ice arena, brand new rec center, championship golf course, easygoing disc golf course and, of course, the East's best skiing and snowboarding, Jay offers a mountain getaway for everyone. Bring the kids for summer camp, yourself for live music in the amphitheatre, or the entire staff for a corporate retreat that goes beyond the boardroom.
231 locals recommend
Jay Peak Resort
830 Jay Peak RdVermont, close to Canada and Burlington, and far from anything resembling ordinary. Featuring a year-round indoor waterpark, ice arena, brand new rec center, championship golf course, easygoing disc golf course and, of course, the East's best skiing and snowboarding, Jay offers a mountain getaway for everyone. Bring the kids for summer camp, yourself for live music in the amphitheatre, or the entire staff for a corporate retreat that goes beyond the boardroom.
Bolton Valley Vermont is a unique, high mountain alpine ski village surrounded by over 5,000 pristine acres. At Bolton Valley the recreational opportunities are as numerous as the views are spectacular. Whether you're interested in skiing or snowboarding, telemark or Nordic, backcountry or night skiing, Bolton Valley has it all in abundance.
122 locals recommend
Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdBolton Valley Vermont is a unique, high mountain alpine ski village surrounded by over 5,000 pristine acres. At Bolton Valley the recreational opportunities are as numerous as the views are spectacular. Whether you're interested in skiing or snowboarding, telemark or Nordic, backcountry or night skiing, Bolton Valley has it all in abundance.
A 10-day celebration of live music for all ages around the beginning of June. With free live music on four stages in downtown Burlington, headlining shows at the historic Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and the Waterfront Tent, and nightly showcases in restaurants and venues all over the city, the festival brings this community to life with a 10-day-long party.
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
153 Main StA 10-day celebration of live music for all ages around the beginning of June. With free live music on four stages in downtown Burlington, headlining shows at the historic Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and the Waterfront Tent, and nightly showcases in restaurants and venues all over the city, the festival brings this community to life with a 10-day-long party.
Cruise down on your bike or go for a walk along the river and check out the farms that feed Burlington. Join them every Thursday in the summer for a fantastic food festival & celebration. And in the winter, enjoy XC skiing at its finest.
18 locals recommend
Intervale Center
180 Intervale RdCruise down on your bike or go for a walk along the river and check out the farms that feed Burlington. Join them every Thursday in the summer for a fantastic food festival & celebration. And in the winter, enjoy XC skiing at its finest.
Everything Else
The Church Street Marketplace, Vermont's award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find over 100 places to shop and dine, historic architecture, year-round festivals, street entertainers, live music and more!
95 locals recommend
Church Street Marketplace station
The Church Street Marketplace, Vermont's award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find over 100 places to shop and dine, historic architecture, year-round festivals, street entertainers, live music and more!
Drinks & Nightlife
From vine to glass, they make the finest quality wine from northern varietal grapes. With a lush Vermont landscape as its backdrop, their state of the art winery and tasting room sits nestled among the vines. Stroll their vineyards, pack a picnic and sip a glass of wine on the patio.
62 locals recommend
Shelburne Vineyard
6308 Shelburne RdFrom vine to glass, they make the finest quality wine from northern varietal grapes. With a lush Vermont landscape as its backdrop, their state of the art winery and tasting room sits nestled among the vines. Stroll their vineyards, pack a picnic and sip a glass of wine on the patio.
All-ages venue with 3 bars, staging national & local music acts plus DJ nights.
43 locals recommend
Higher Ground
1214 Williston RdAll-ages venue with 3 bars, staging national & local music acts plus DJ nights.
Vermont Comedy Club is an intimate standup and improv comedy club in downtown Burlington, VT that offers comedy shows, classes, tasty food and cocktails.
39 locals recommend
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 cocktails.
Opened in spring of 2015, their Pine Street Brewery offers a full canning line, tasting room, retail shop and sun-drenched beer garden.
128 locals recommend
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyOpened in spring of 2015, their Pine Street Brewery offers a full canning line, tasting room, retail shop and sun-drenched beer garden.
Employee owned and operated microbrewery specializing in unfiltered ales offering weekly tours, a tasting room & a store.
81 locals recommend
Switchback Brewing Co.
160 Flynn AveEmployee owned and operated microbrewery specializing in unfiltered ales offering weekly tours, a tasting room & a store.
Tap room and kitchen serving up tasty treats. They brew with local and international malts, hops, yeast, fruit, vegetables, spices, and herbs while exploring new ways to put their stamp on classic beer styles.
56 locals recommend
Burlington Beer Company
180 Flynn AvenueTap room and kitchen serving up tasty treats. They brew with local and international malts, hops, yeast, fruit, vegetables, spices, and herbs while exploring new ways to put their stamp on classic beer styles.
Opened in spring of 2015, their Pine Street Brewery offers a full canning line, tasting room, retail shop and sun-drenched beer garden.
128 locals recommend
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyOpened in spring of 2015, their Pine Street Brewery offers a full canning line, tasting room, retail shop and sun-drenched beer garden.
Intimate underground coffee bar & music venue hosting local & national acts & serving small plates.
78 locals recommend
Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski AveIntimate underground coffee bar & music venue hosting local & national acts & serving small plates.
A fully-nooked, exceptionally decorated, cozy vintage lamp lounge & craft cocktail destination. They strive to create a unique and abstract atmosphere perfect for quiet conversations or all-out disco dance parties.
17 locals recommend
Light Club Lamp Shop
12 N Winooski AveA fully-nooked, exceptionally decorated, cozy vintage lamp lounge & craft cocktail destination. They strive to create a unique and abstract atmosphere perfect for quiet conversations or all-out disco dance parties.
Metronome specializes in showcasing regional and national bands to the downtown Burlington scene.
7 locals recommend
Club Metronome
188 Main StMetronome specializes in showcasing regional and national bands to the downtown Burlington scene.
24 frequently rotated taps of amazing craft beer, a unique craft cocktail menu, and a huge selection of vintage arcade games and pinball machines.
34 locals recommend
The Archives
191 College St24 frequently rotated taps of amazing craft beer, a unique craft cocktail menu, and a huge selection of vintage arcade games and pinball machines.
Artisanal small batch beer, world class cheese and charcuterie slates, an interesting and laid back atmosphere with great views of Lake Champlain.
118 locals recommend
Foam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StArtisanal small batch beer, world class cheese and charcuterie slates, an interesting and laid back atmosphere with great views of Lake Champlain.
Cider makers who love to take fresh, local apples and ferment them into delicious, refreshing, dynamic, clean and fulfilling cider. Lively tasting room with light fare served after 4 PM.
105 locals recommend
Citizen Cider
316 Pine StCider makers who love to take fresh, local apples and ferment them into delicious, refreshing, dynamic, clean and fulfilling cider. Lively tasting room with light fare served after 4 PM.