It was a rainy day and we had some time to spend, so Nate and I visited the ECHO center while in…read moretown recently. It is a small museum that is geared towards children, but we enjoyed exploring the animal displays (lots of turtles!) and learning about Champy. I think it's fascinating that Champy predates the Loch Ness Monster, and is a beloved being in Vermont. Does it actually exist? What is it? Who knows? These are the types of questions that we pondered. We actually learned quite a lot, especially about the different species in Lake Champlain (eels!). I liked seeing the baby softshell turtles - so cute. It was also cool to see the sturgeon in the big tank. The second floor is a lot of interactive STEM stations, which were cool but it was a bit busy so we didn't spend a ton of time here, as we wanted to allow all the kids to check them out. Just want to note that the people at the front desk were super kind and friendly. There is a gift shop area which has some really cool souvenirs. I think this museum might be best for younger kids, but I still enjoyed it. I don't think I need to go back every time we're in Burlington, but glad we got to check it out.

Rating: 3.5 Came to…read morevisit this aquarium/science museum at the lake champlain. Parkings available as well as street parking. It's a relatively small aquarium and has small gift shop at the entrance. There are 2 floors consist of small tanks of sea creatures and fishes and science interactive games. It was entertaining but we got through the entire place in 30-45min. Staffs were nice overall and friendly. As an adult we paid 23$ per person and i don't think that it was worth it as i've been to other aquariums that are much larger and offers much more things to see. I can see that it may be good for family and kids but will be a short trip and better to spend more time at the park right outside for walks or shopping at the church street market.

I love this restaurant. Avery was the best server in the world and the food and drinks are…read morefantastic. It was the best vegan flatbread I've ever had

Just as good as I remember. My mistake for ordering an old…read morefashioned at a pizza spot but can't blame me for trying it. stick with the beer. Pizza is amazing per usual .

Stopped in here to try a few craft brews - we were hoping to experience some darker beers, but I…read moreget that they don't stock/brew a lot in the summer. That said, we enjoyed talking to the new bartender and relaxing a bit. They serve samplers, which we tried, and that allowed us to hone in on what we might want to get a larger pour of. Since it was later in the evening, we didn't get any food, but I would recommend it as a stop if you are looking for some craft beer!

Great cozy pub for a rainy day. I had an IPA that was light and refreshing - forgot the name of it…read morebut it was very easy to drink and honestly might be one of the best IPA's I've had. It was also very reasonably priced for craft beer. For dinner I had the special which was a hot honey chicken sandwich that had goat cheese and string onions, served with a side salad with house vinaigrette and a side of ranch. The server did warn me, and it was written on the menu too, that the hot honey was quite spicy, and indeed it was! I was sweating from the spice, but it was good! The ranch on the side was nice to cool it down a bit. Good service, good food, but would honestly go back for just the beer! Side note: the women's restroom was very clean and had locally made soap that smelt so nice which was a nice touch.

The Fleming Museum is on the campus of UVM (University of Vermont). The hike up through the…read morecharming old neighborhoods and through the beautiful campus make the trip alone worth the walk. There was a very interesting very eclectic Exhibits. All were interesting but some of the standouts to me were the Japanese Kimonos and the inspiration for works by contemporary artists and the local artist pieces reflecting the beauty and culture of Vermont. There was a large gallery that had a huge range of works by students and faculty of UVM. The Museum is small and very doable in an hour. It is also free. You don't have to be a member of the University to get in. It is good to note that the museum follows the academic calendar - September through May and is open Tuesday - Saturday. Check their web page for more details on exhibits and hours. https://www.uvm.edu/fleming

Check out this actually free museum on the UVM campus in Burlington. It really is free admission to…read moreget in. The Fleming Museum won't take that long to get around, but you still can see a lot. Hours are crappy because it's closed when school is closed. You should come here if interested in local artists and history. Be sure to know when school is in session, because if it's not the museum will be closed. It's free. This is among the few such museums. A lot of local art. Lots of things to check out in a small space. Amazing how much is packed in. This still won't take long to get through. Among the most notable objects is the sphere object on the cover of the Phish album Round Room. This is located just inside the main entrance, so be sure to see that. Also there's some ancient stuff like the Egyptian artifacts. The paintings collection has a few notable ones among these. For sure the best thing about it is that it's free. It's been free for awhile, but unfortunately it's only open when the college is also open. There's lots to check out if interested in local artists, and Vermont.

Went to Foam Brewers while in town for a wedding - selected it for its location (right next to the…read morelake - very scenic). I'm not an IPA fan, but my husband is, so he was more excited with the selections than I was. We liked the atmosphere and enjoyed sitting outside on their terrace. The staff was friendly and let me taste a few non-hoppy beers before I selected a rice lager that was good. Appreciated that you could get an 8 oz as well as a 12 oz, and my darlin' hubs liked the one he selected also - a fruited sour.

Been to foam about 6 times now and I've never had a bad experience. The beers are always cold and…read moredelicious, the staff are friendly and not pretentious, the vibe is chill and the snacks are top notch. They have a great parking lot and the lake is right across the street. Hit foam a couple hours before sunset, have a few beers and some charcuterie then head out to the lake for a sunset, you won't be disappointed!!

This space is well organized, versatile, modern and has stunning views of Lake Champlain! Not to…read moremention the staff is incredible to work with! I had the pleasure of hosting a work event at The Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center this month and I am very happy with the experience. We continue to return year after year for a good reason!

Hidden gem in plain sight?…read more I've been walking past Main Street Landing for a while now and finally had the chance to stop in for a show on the top floor -- and what a fabulous space! They have ample event space and overlooks wonderful Lake Champlain! It is also located right downtown so very convenient for those people looking to walk down or are staying in the downtown area for a function. I will have to be more on the lookout for the various showings that they have - They do monthly free movie screenings (Blade Runner and Terminator are a couple that caught my sci-fi loving eye) so be sure to check their webpage for some seriously fun events! They also are host to the Vermont International Film Festival and other Burlington Film Society showings!

I want to start by saying how great the entire front desk staff and valet is here. Sarah helped me…read morewith my reservation and Dean checked me in. They were both incredibly helpful, attentive, professional and kind. I did feel very safe here. The only reason I'm taking a star off is because this hotel is surrounded by streets and it's very very noisy with the street traffic. Please also note that Google will map you to the back of the property. You enter from Main Street NOT King Street. I also was not a fan of how big the hotel was. It was quite a walk to get to our room. The hallways are very long. Overall, it's ok for a night or two but I wouldn't stay here for a longer vacation.

Overall a great little stop. Clean rooms. Super walkable. One of our rooms was not ready until 5pm…read morebut they gave us late checkout. The pool is in the basement and chilly but the kids loved it. Valet only for parking.

The new Arts Riot is vastly improved! Stop in for a fun, unique cocktail, an app (we had delicious…read morefried Artichoke with "fancy yogurt") and pizza. We had a slice of local mushroom pizza and a more traditional pepperoni. Taste buds are dancing! I even ate all my crusts (very unusual for me). So glad we stopped in to check out the new situation. A+. We'll be back.

Amazing service, incredible food and well made drinks…read more We loved the food... Popcorn chicken - perfectly friend with delicious sauce and homemade pickles to complete the flavor Kimchi & rice - delicious as it sounds topped with spicy mayo and green onion 400 burger - yes, yes, yes. Must order - deliciousness. Salad - fresh and delicious The bartender made a great vodka martini, but my favorite drink was the Foam Pavement Double IPA.

Beer was tasty. Food was even better for a brewery…read more The friend chicken sandwich was the surprise of the night. Got the hotdogs which was decent. Cheese and chili appetizer was also surprisingly good!

Terrific soaring space, love the woodwork, incredible bar…read more Great service and beers. Food has improved since I was there before. Kale salad was tasty and full of good flavors. Decent burger but too well done. (American cheese in Vermont?!?) I like the kombucha also.