South Burlington

United_States

South Burlington is a city in Northwest Vermont. It is a suburb of Burlington and is the second largest city in the state. Unlike most sizable Vermont communities, it doesn't have a downtown of any sort since most of the city's development has occurred in the last few decades. The city has intelligently reserved a large tract of land near the busiest intersection in town to construct a downtown, however they haven't yet decided how they want this done. Unfortunately, there's nothing there but a dirt road (possibly the only one in the city) and some trees.

The main point of South Burlington for the average traveler is that it hosts various relatively inexpensive hotels but is still close enough to neighboring Burlington to be quite convenient for drivers who want to visit the attractions of that city.

South Burlington's suburban nature means there isn't a whole lot to see here aside from the standard views of the lake and mountains.

  • Magic Hat Artifactory, 5 Bartlett Bay Rd, +1 802 658-2739. See beer being made, taste some samples, and grab some swag at this well-known brewery.
  • Overlook Park. This park is really just a few benches and some parking spaces, but the view of the lake and Adirondack Mountains is hard to beat.
  • Infinity Brewing, 80 Ethan Allen Dr., +1 802 735-1288. Small craft brewery with tasting room. If the brewer is around, you might be able to get a tour as well.

Magic Hat Artifactory, 5 Bartlett Bay Rd, +1 802 658-2739. See beer being made, taste some samples, and grab some swag at this well-known brewery.

Overlook Park. This park is really just a few benches and some parking spaces, but the view of the lake and Adirondack Mountains is hard to beat.

Infinity Brewing, 80 Ethan Allen Dr., +1 802 735-1288. Small craft brewery with tasting room. If the brewer is around, you might be able to get a tour as well.

  • Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., +1 802 652-0777. See a concert at this local music venue.
  • Red Rocks Park, Central Ave, +1 802 846-4108. Hike one of the many trails to get excellent views of Lake Champlain or go for a swim.
  • Wheeler Nature Park. Hike the miles of trails through forests and fields at this 140-acre park.

Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., +1 802 652-0777. See a concert at this local music venue.

Red Rocks Park, Central Ave, +1 802 846-4108. Hike one of the many trails to get excellent views of Lake Champlain or go for a swim.

Wheeler Nature Park. Hike the miles of trails through forests and fields at this 140-acre park.

Vermont's largest mall, the University Mall, is located in South Burlington, as are many other chain retailers. There are also some local options worth exploring.

  • Healthy Living, 222 Dorset St., +1 802 863-2569. Sort of like Whole Foods. This grocery store sells a wide range or organic and fair trade products. It also has a large wine and beer selection, a coffee and pastry shop, and a hot food bar.
  • Cheese Traders and Wine Sellers, 1186 Williston Rd., +1 802 863-0143. The largest wine store in the area. It also has a large selection of cheese and other Vermont products.
  • Dakin Farm, 100 Dorset St.. This store sells Vermont-made specialty foods.
  • Small Dog Electronics, 100 Dorset St.. Vermont's version of an Apple Store. Get your iPhone fixed here or buy a new one
  • Vermont Gift Barn, 1087 Williston Rd., +1 802 658-7684. Here you can find Vermont-made art, crafts, and specialty foods.

Healthy Living, 222 Dorset St., +1 802 863-2569. Sort of like Whole Foods. This grocery store sells a wide range or organic and fair trade products. It also has a large wine and beer selection, a coffee and pastry shop, and a hot food bar.

Cheese Traders and Wine Sellers, 1186 Williston Rd., +1 802 863-0143. The largest wine store in the area. It also has a large selection of cheese and other Vermont products.

Dakin Farm, 100 Dorset St.. This store sells Vermont-made specialty foods.

Small Dog Electronics, 100 Dorset St.. Vermont's version of an Apple Store. Get your iPhone fixed here or buy a new one

Vermont Gift Barn, 1087 Williston Rd., +1 802 658-7684. Here you can find Vermont-made art, crafts, and specialty foods.

  • Al's French Fries, 1251 Williston Rd, +1 802 862-9203. Fast food joint and a Burlington-area institution. Serves burgers, hot dogs, fries, and creamees.
  • Burlington Bagel Bakery, 992 Shelburne Rd, +1 802 864-0236. Contrary to the name, its not actually in Burlington; however, they do have 15 different kinds of bagels.
  • Charlie's Rotisserie Chicken, 1160 Williston Rd, +1 802 862-1211. Rotisserie chicken restaurant. Also serves ribs, burgers, and salads. All the sides are homemade.

Al's French Fries, 1251 Williston Rd, +1 802 862-9203. Fast food joint and a Burlington-area institution. Serves burgers, hot dogs, fries, and creamees.

Burlington Bagel Bakery, 992 Shelburne Rd, +1 802 864-0236. Contrary to the name, its not actually in Burlington; however, they do have 15 different kinds of bagels.

Charlie's Rotisserie Chicken, 1160 Williston Rd, +1 802 862-1211. Rotisserie chicken restaurant. Also serves ribs, burgers, and salads. All the sides are homemade.

Hana Japanese Restaurant, 150 Dorset St., +1 802 448-3525. Hibachi, sushi, and sashimi.

The Rotisserie, 1355 Williston Rd, +1 802 658-1838. Steak and seafood.

The Wooden Spoon Bistro, 1210 Williston Rd., +1 802 399-2074.

  • Guild & Company, 1633 Williston Rd, +1 802 497-1207. Steakhouse that sources its meat and produce from local farms.
  • Lakeview House, 1710 Shelburne Rd., +1 802 865-3900. Elevated comfort food
  • Pauline's Cafe, 1834 Shelburne Rd., +1 802 862-1081. Cafe featuring locally sourced ingredients on seasonal menus
  • Pulcinella's, 100 Dorset St., +1 802 863-1000. Authentic Italian Restaurant
  • Vermont National Country Club, 1227 Dorset St, +1 802 264-9415. The food is almost as popular as the golf and you don't need to be a member to eat here.
  • The Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd, +1 802 862-6585. Popular steak and seafood restaurant featuring many local ingredients. Huge salad bar and large wine list

Guild & Company, 1633 Williston Rd, +1 802 497-1207. Steakhouse that sources its meat and produce from local farms.

Lakeview House, 1710 Shelburne Rd., +1 802 865-3900. Elevated comfort food

Pauline's Cafe, 1834 Shelburne Rd., +1 802 862-1081. Cafe featuring locally sourced ingredients on seasonal menus

Pulcinella's, 100 Dorset St., +1 802 863-1000. Authentic Italian Restaurant

Vermont National Country Club, 1227 Dorset St, +1 802 264-9415. The food is almost as popular as the golf and you don't need to be a member to eat here.

The Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd, +1 802 862-6585. Popular steak and seafood restaurant featuring many local ingredients. Huge salad bar and large wine list

South Burlington doesn't have much in the way of nightlife aside from restaurant bars and the previously mentioned Higher Ground. The Upper Deck Pub located at The Windjammer has a decent bar and serves a lot of the same food as the restaurant downstairs, often at lower prices. Guild & Company is also well known for the quality of their cocktails. If coffee is what you're after, skip Starbuck's and try the coffee shop inside Healthy Living. If you really want nightlife in the area, head to Burlington or Winooski.