Guide Book for Burlington VT
Food Scene
Red Panda Shelburne
Authentic Nepali, Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine. $15-18 per dish. Next door to the South.
Shelburne Tap House
Great local pub fare. $12-25 plate
0.5 mile South, 12 minute walk, 2 min drive
Zen Gardens
Offering traditional Chinese fare, plus a sizable selection of mock meat dishes. $15-25 plate. 1 mile North. 24 minute walk, 3 min drive
Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
Warm, cafeteria-style stalwart offering a rotating menu of creative, veggie-heavy Jewish cuisine. $18-22 plate. 4 miles North. 10 minute drive
Pho Hong
Popular BYOB spot for Vietnamese noodle soups & other traditional dishes in a casual setting. $14-18 plate. 5 miles North. 13 minute drive
Nearby Franchise Restaurants
Olive Garden 1.5 miles North
Panera Bread 1.5 miles North
McDonalds 1.5 miles North
Burger King 1.5 miles North
Five Guys 1.5 miles North
Domino’s Pizza 2 miles North
Sightseeing
Shelburne Museum
100,000+ American folk & decorative art items are housed in this museum's many historic buildings. 4 miles South, 12 mins drive
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
Historical exhibits & guided tours of the home of one of Vermont's founders, Ethan Allen. 7 miles North, 21 mins drive
Burlington Trolley Tours
Burlington Trolley Tours offers daily sightseeing narrated tours around Burlington.
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour
Great for kids and adults of all ages who are visiting Vermont! We recommend planning to spend about an hour on-site. 4 miles South
Drinks & Nightlife
Radio Bean
Intimate underground coffee bar & music venue hosting local & national acts & serving small plates. 4 miles North, 12 mins drive
Seven Days - Music+Nightlife
Local weekly newspaper with listing of nightlife events
Arts & Culture
Seven Days - Art Events
Local weekly newspaper with listing of arts and culture events
Parks & Nature
South Side Inn - Nature Area
Behind the hotel we have a seating area, and a grill available. We often spot Foxes, Groundhogs, Rabbits and Deer going in and out of the woods.
Shelburne Bay Park
Amazing 1 hour hiking loop along the lake. Highly recommended. 2.5 miles South, 5 min drive
Oakledge Park
Beach, walking paths, beginning of the Burlington Bike Path. 3 miles North, 9 min drive
Causeway Park
Wonderful causeway into lake. 11 miles North, 23 min drive
Shopping
Church Street Marketplace
Local shops, eateries & entertainment in an outdoor pedestrian mall with historic architecture. 4 miles North, 10 min drive
University Mall
Comfortable, laid-back retail complex with 60+ stores, plus snack shops & casual restaurants. 5 miles North, 9 min drive
Junktiques
A reuse shop dedicated to reducing landfill waste, providing used materials for artists, and offering low cost quality goods to the local and global community. 5 miles North, 12 min drive
Entertainment & Activities
Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center
Mini golf, driving range, and batting cages. 12 miles North, 22 min drive
Seven Days - Family Fun Events
Local weekly newspaper with listing of family activities and events
Basic Essentials
Mobil Gas - Jolley
Beer, Wine, and Snacks. Right next door to the North.
Route 7 Liquor and Deli
Liquor, Beer, Wine, great subs and pizza. 0.3 mile South, 6 min walk, 2 min drive
Hannaford - Grocery Store
Grocery Store, Beer, Wine. 1.5 miles North, 4 min drive
Computers for Change - Laptop & Phone Repair
Local computer + phone repair shop. 4 miles North, 10 min drive
Getting Around
Bus
We have a bus stop out front, 18 minutes North to Downtown Burlington and the Green Mountain Transit bus terminal.
Taxi
Burlington Taxi 802-448-2038
Green Valley Taxi 802-870-0202
89 TAXI 802-383-8294