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About South Burlington
South Burlington is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It shares the status of principal city with neighboring Burlington within the Burlington metropolitan area and had a population of 20,292 as of the 2020 U.S. census, making it the second‑most populous city in Vermont. The city hosts the headquarters of Ben & Jerry’s, a notable detail that many visitors may not know.
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ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is a science and nature museum in Downtown Burlington that offers hands‑on exhibits such as Engineert It! and Awesome Forces, a 30‑foot 3D plesiosaur model of Champ, and more than 70 species of fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles.
The museum was formerly known as the Lake Champlain Basin Science Center.
View details →Best Hotels in South Burlington
15 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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AC Hotel Burlington
Located in the Downtown neighborhood, AC Hotel Burlington serves as a lodging option for visitors. The property falls under the hotel category.
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Comfort Inn & Suites
Located in the South Hill Section, Comfort Inn & Suites offers lodging for travelers. The hotel serves guests in this local neighborhood.
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Courtyard Burlington Harbor
Courtyard Burlington Harbor is a hotel located in the Downtown neighborhood. It serves as a lodging option for visitors staying in the area.
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Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Located in Downtown, the Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown is a hotel option for visitors to the area.
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Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express is a hotel located in the Twin Orchards neighborhood.
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Hotel Champlain
Located in Downtown, Hotel Champlain offers lodging for visitors exploring the area. It serves as a base for those staying in the neighborhood.
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Lang House
Lang House is a hotel located in the North Hill Section. It serves as a lodging option for visitors to the area.
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Made INN Vermont
Located in the South Hill Section, Made INN Vermont is a hotel available for lodging.
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Sunset House
Sunset House is a hotel located in the Downtown neighborhood. It offers accommodation options for visitors staying in this area.
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Willard Street Inn
Located in the South Hill Section, the Willard Street Inn is a hotel option for visitors to the area.
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Anchorage Inn
Located in the South Hill Section, the Anchorage Inn is a hotel for travelers seeking accommodation in the area.
Best Restaurants in South Burlington
70 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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A Single Pebble
A Single Pebble is a restaurant located in the Downtown neighborhood. It serves Chinese and Asian cuisine.
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American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
Located in Downtown, American Flatbread Burlington Hearth serves pizza. This restaurant is a local option for those seeking flatbread-style meals.
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Asiana Noodle Shop
Asiana Noodle Shop serves Asian cuisine in the Downtown neighborhood. It is a local restaurant option for those seeking noodle dishes.
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Bleu Northeast Kitchen
Bleu Northeast Kitchen serves dinner and breakfast in Downtown. The menu features alcohol alongside its meal options.
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Cappadocia Bistro
Cappadocia Bistro is a restaurant located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Church Street Tavern
Located in Downtown, Church Street Tavern is a restaurant serving local diners.
Best Cafés & Coffee in South Burlington
23 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Alimentari Cafe & Provision
Alimentari Cafe & Provision serves sandwiches in the Downtown neighborhood. It operates as a café within the local area.
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Black Cap Coffee & Bakery
Located in Downtown, Black Cap Coffee & Bakery serves as a local café. It offers coffee and baked goods to residents and visitors in the area.
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Brio Coffeeworks
Brio Coffeeworks is a café located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Eco Bean and Juice
Located in the South End, Eco Bean and Juice is a café serving coffee and juice.
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Feldman's Bagels
Feldman's Bagels is a café located in the South End that specializes in bagels. It serves as a local spot for those seeking this specific cuisine.
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Mesmer Kava
Mesmer Kava is a café located in Downtown. It serves kava as its primary offering.
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Onyx Tonics
Onyx Tonics is a café located in the Downtown neighborhood. It serves as a local spot for coffee and light refreshments.
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Scout South End
Located in the South End, Scout South End is a café serving as a coffee shop. It offers a local spot for coffee in the neighborhood.
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Speeder and Earls
Speeder and Earls is a coffee shop located in the Five Sisters neighborhood. It serves as a café for those seeking a local spot in the area.
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Vivid Coffee
Vivid Coffee is a café located in Downtown. It serves as a local spot for coffee and light refreshments.
Best Bars & Nightlife in South Burlington
36 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Dedalus Wine Bar
Dedalus Wine Bar is located at 388 Pine Street. It operates as a bar in the area.
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Devil Takes a Holiday
Devil Takes a Holiday is a bar located at 111 Saint Paul Street. It serves as a local establishment for those seeking a place to drink.
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Einstein's Tap House
Einstein's Tap House is a bar located at 165 Church Street. It serves as a local spot for drinks in the area.
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Finnigan's Pub
Finnigan's Pub is a bar located at 205 College Street. It serves as a local spot for drinks in the area.
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Mad River Distillers
Mad River Distillers is a bar located at 137 Saint Paul Street. It operates under the name Mad River Distillers.
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Switchback Brewery - Beer Garden & Tap House
Switchback Brewery - Beer Garden & Tap House is a bar located at 160 Flynn Avenue. It serves as a local spot for drinks.
Best Things to Do in South Burlington
8 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is a science and nature museum in Downtown Burlington that offers hands‑on exhibits such as Engineert It! and Awesome Forces, a 30‑foot 3D plesiosaur model of Champ, and more than 70 species of fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles.
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Fleming Museum of Art
Located in the North Hill Section, the Fleming Museum of Art is part of the University of Vermont. It houses a collection of approximately 24,000 objects spanning various eras and places.
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Granite Steps
Located in the Old North End, Granite Steps is a local attraction. It serves as a point of interest for visitors exploring the neighborhood.
Best Shops in South Burlington
53 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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April Cornell
April Cornell is a shop located at 131 Battery Street. It operates under the name April Cornell.
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Catamount Store
Located at 46 Church Street, the Catamount Store operates as a local shop. It serves the community from this specific address.
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Common Deer
Common Deer is a shop located at 210 College Street. The business operates from this specific address.
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Fear and Cloathing
Located at 33 Church Street, Fear and Cloathing is a shop in the area. It operates under the name Fear and Cloathing.
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Golden Hour
Golden Hour is a shop located at 87 Church Street. It operates under the name Golden Hour.
Best Parks & Outdoors in South Burlington
44 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Tommy Thompson Community Garden
Tommy Thompson Community Garden is a park located in the Old North End neighborhood. It serves as a green space within this specific area.
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Tommy Thompson Community Garden
Located in the Old North End, Tommy Thompson Community Garden is a park open to the public. It serves as a local green space for residents and visitors alike.
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City Hall Park
City Hall Park is located in the Downtown neighborhood. It serves as a green space within the city center.
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Myrtle Street Avant Garden
Located in the Old North End, Myrtle Street Avant Garden is a local park. It offers a green space for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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South Burlington Community Gardens
Located in the Twin Orchards neighborhood, the South Burlington Community Gardens is a park space. It serves as a local green area for residents.
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Kieslich Park
Kieslich Park is a local green space located in the Old North End neighborhood. It offers a quiet area for residents to enjoy the outdoors.
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University Heights Green Roof
Located in the South Hill Section, University Heights Green Roof is a park.
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Baird Park
Located in the South End, Baird Park is a public green space. It serves as a local park within the neighborhood.
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Battery Park
Located in Downtown, Battery Park offers wide, sweeping views of Lake Champlain from its position at the western end of the city. The public park features a bandshell, a playground, and monuments including a bronze statue of General William W. Wells.
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Calahan Park
Calahan Park is a green space located in the South End neighborhood. It offers a local area for residents to enjoy the outdoors.
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Champlain St Park
Located in the Downtown neighborhood, Champlain St Park serves as a local green space. It offers a simple outdoor setting for residents and visitors in the area.
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