Unique Places in Burlington You Must Visit

Burlington is a constantly growing city that’s been grabbing the nation’s attention with its scenic views and creative residents for years.  Although it’s home to only 43,000 people, this city doesn’t fail to deliver on things to do and see while you’re in town.  You’ll fall in love in no time.

Waterfront Park

City life can be annoying, and we all want to get away to something more peaceful: there are no water views quite like the ones Vermont can offer.  In Waterfront Park, you can bring food and rest on stretches of beautiful green grass as you watch the tide roll in and out.  Soothing and slow-paced, this park gives you the chance to remember to catch your breath and exist for a while.  We could all use a break these days, and this is the place to do it.

Echo, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Science is the key to our future, and embracing it is the only way to ensure that the end is a good one.  From exhibits on sustainability to hands-on experiences to show you how some electronics and technologies work, you’ll learn and be inspired at the same time.  

This Leahy center sits on the Burlington waterfront and allows you to sightsee while learning and getting entertained.  With your mind inspired and thinking about the future, looking at Burlington houses for sale won’t seem like such a chore anymore.

World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet

Nothing says unique, quite like an exhibit that starts with the words ‘world’s tallest.’  The world’s most elevated filing cabinet is as much an art piece as a funny take on world records.  The cabinet sits in a fun skewed pattern that looks like it might get pushed over by a gust of wind at any time.  Securely screwed down into the ground beneath it, this cabinet rises to a height of forty feet, holding 38 drawers.  Although it’s a bizarre thing to boast about being the home, Burlington recognizes how funny it is for a photo op!

Ethan Allen Homestead

At nearly 240 years old, this home is one of the oldest structures in the country.  The Ethan Allen Homestead is a step into the past, allowing visitors to reflect on how far we’ve come while learning about what life was like back then.  You can only open from May to October, bring food and enjoy a picnic after exploring, and enjoy the museum it offers in the area.  This is the most intimate way to get to know the city and feel a sense of what truths it was founded on.

Auer Family Boathouse

Why enjoy looking at the water when you could be out on it instead?  Offering rentals of everything from paddle boats to kayaks, the Auer Family Boathouse is a staple for locals.  Everything is affordable, and the owners are happy to talk you through any questions or concerns you have.  You’ll get to wander the waters in the most hands-on way possible and take in all of the best views that Burlington has to offer.

Burlington is more than just the small town many seem to think it is; give these locations a visit, and you’ll see why!