USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “NORTHEAST” MASSACHUSETTS

 BY CLAY LARROY

MASSACHUSETTS: THE BAY STATE

When you choose to travel, whether it is for business or pleasure, it is important to plan your trip well before hand. Here are some tips to help you. Don't be afraid to cash in your airline miles. Many travelers let their miles accumulate and never bother using them. Reap the rewards of your traveling and spend the miles you've earned! Miles have expiration dates, so be sure to use them before they expire. Travelling is a great way to use your airline miles.  When you need to plan a vacation contact me!

Full of history and diversity, Massachusetts offers everything from cobblestone streets and village greens to space-age technology centers. You can explore the nation's early history in this Eastern Seaboard state, walk in the steps of the early pilgrims, tour battleships and lighthouses, catch the excitement of a Boston Red Sox baseball game or be awed by whales drifting along the coastline. The gateway to New England, Massachusetts was the destination of the Mayflower in 1620, site of the Boston Tea Party which helped ignite the American Revolution in 1773, and is one of the original 13 states. The Berkshire Hills cut across its western corner.

To the east the land rolls down to the sea, embracing the state capital, Boston, and the beaches of Cape Cod. Massachusetts has been named by the WWF as one of the world's Top 10 whale-watching spots, with a variety of species of whales found just 40km (25 miles) off the coast. Whale-watching cruises operate from April to October. All of New England is recognized for their varying accents, but Bostonians are especially notorious. They often drop the "r" sound after vowels, and the mocking phrase, "Pahk the cah in Hahvahd yahd" is used nationwide to imitate the unmistakable Boston accent. Boston's team in Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox, are dearly and fiercely beloved throughout all of New England. They are in a vicious rivalry with New York City's team, the New York Yankees, and it is one of the oldest sports rivalries in the country.

Things to see and do in Massachusetts

Battleship Cove

See Battleship Cove (www.battleshipcove.org) in Fall River. The cove harbors 20th-century US Navy vessels and is the world's largest historic naval exhibit.

Boston Skyline

Survey the Boston Skyline from atop the Prudential Tower (www.prudentialcenter.com). The Skywalk viewing platform on the 52nd floor offers spectacular views over the city.

Boston's museums

Also in Boston, see the 1822 USS Constitution at Charlestown Navy Shipyard, soak up the culture at the Museum of Fine Arts (www.mfa.org), learn of the planet's living creatures at the famous Museum of Science (www.mos.org), or hear Kennedy's famous speech at the John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (www.jfklibrary.org).

Concord

Visit Concord, one of the most historic and beautiful towns in the USA. Its Old North Bridge was the site of the 'shot heard round the world' in the opening engagement of the American War of Independence. The engagement commenced on what is now called Battle Road in Lexington on 15 April 1775.

Experience Cape Cod's beaches

Explore the wild marshes or take a solitary stroll along pristine beaches in Cape Cod. It has some 400km (250 miles) of beautiful beaches, seaside towns and fishing villages. The Cape Cod National Seashore (www.nps.gov/caco) features unspoilt sandy beaches and stunning desert-like sand dunes.

Follow the Freedom Trail in Boston

Travel the Freedom Trail, which is marked by signs and a red pavement line. It is a 5km (3-mile) walk that passes 16 points of historical interest, some of which are in the Boston National Historical Park (www.nps.gov/bost).

Harvard University

Tour Harvard University in Cambridge (www.harvard.edu), the USA's oldest university (1636).

Hear a performance of The Boston Symphony Orchestra

The Boston Symphony Orchestra (www.bso.org) is one of the greatest of all international ensembles. The orchestra has a full schedule of autumn and winter concerts, and makes its summer home at Tanglewood in the Berkshires (western Massachusetts). 'Boston Pops' concerts are staged in the spring and summer, as well as at Christmas.

Higgins Armory

Learn about the development of arms and armour at the Higgins Armory (www.higgins.org) in Worcester. Set in a medieval castle, it contains the largest on-display collection of medieval and Renaissance armour in the western hemisphere.

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Hear the story of American whaling at New Bedford Whaling Museum (www.whalingmuseum.org), the world's oldest museum of its kind, displaying the skeleton of a rare, 20m (66ft) blue whale. New Bedford's whaling chapel, Seamen's Bethel, inspired Herman Melville's description in Moby Dick (www.newbedford.com).

Old North Church

Explore the Old North Church (www.oldnorth.com), the oldest standing church in Boston, which witnessed the start of the American Revolution. From more modern time visit the Cheers Bar, upon which the popular TV series was based.

Relax on Nantucket Island

Once a great whaling port, now a popular sun resort, Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard (www.mvy.com), a picture-postcard island, both lie off the coast of Cape Cod and are easily accessible by air. Enjoy the slow pace of island life that has attracted writers, artists and designers, or dive into entertainment and nightlife.

Retrace history at Old Sturbridge Village

This village (www.osv.org) in central Massachusetts is a living history museum recreating an 1830s New England town.

Sail off the coast of Marblehead

Learn to sail off the coast of Marblehead (www.marblehead.org). The old town is full of 18th- and 19th-century homes of fishermen, merchants and artisans, and is one of the east coast's premier sailing centers.

Salem

Dare to venture into Salem (www.salemweb.com), famous for the 1692 witch trials and its seafaring history.

Travel back in time to Plymouth Plantation

Plymouth Plantation (www.plimoth.org) is an open-air museum recreating a 1627 Pilgrim village in the town of Plymouth. The Mayflower II, also in Plymouth, is a full-scale reproduction of the ship in which the pilgrims made their harrowing 66-day voyage from England.

Travel the Mohawk Trail

The legendary Native American trail (www.mohawktrail.com) winds through 202,347 hectares (500,000 acres) of state parks, forests and reservations, and is popular for foliage viewing in the autumn.

REFERENCE SITES:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/

I'm lucky to have been raised in the most beautiful place - Amherst, Massachusetts, state of my heart. I'm more patriotic to Massachusetts than to almost any place.

Uma Thurman

 

Travel to experience life and create spectacular memories!

USA TRAVEL GUIDE, ‘NORTHEAST’ VERMONT

VERMONT: THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE

By Clay Larroy

Traveling can be an important part of your life, whether for business or for pleasure. Take time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot of stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another one is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will make it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

Central Vermont -Full of Surprises

By Sherri Telenko

Small towns can be deceptive. Take, for instance the towns of Mad River Valley, Vermont. This region is a precise blend of what you’d expect: country stores, covered bridges and local color. According to a Waitsfield, Vermont resident, few people lock their cars here - except during zucchini season. If you don’t, you’re likely to end up with a stack of vegetables in your backseat courtesy of a neighbor anxious to get rid of his bumper crop.

But don’t be fooled. The quirky charm, slow pace and pastoral beauty of central Vermont hides an attractive secret most residents prefer not say out loud: beneath the veneer of simple mountainfolk lifestyle lays an upscale sophistication on par with that of trendy big cities. The entire area seems to embrace the good life without a hint of pretentiousness. And that’s exactly what attracts repeat visitors, vacation home buyers and urban professionals wishing to resettle in more serene environments.

Defined by a mountain landscape that blankets the state, Vermont is first and foremost a skier’s haven. Many towns such as Stowe (probably the most familiar) make the winter passion its bread and butter, establishing resorts, transportation shuttles and skiing conveniences to satisfy the slope hungry. Stowe Mountain Resort, for example, recently added an automated snowmaking system on Spruce Mountain, the first of its kind in New England.

Cross-country skiing is equally popular. Stowe has four inter-connected cross-country ski centers with more than 90 miles of groomed and 60 miles of back-country trails. The Trapp Family Lodge, made famous by its Sound of Music connections (the youngest Von Trapp son still owns the place), offers demos and clinics at its cross-country and snowshoeing center.

During the summer months, Stowe resorts open their lands to hikers, bikers and golfers. For those wishing for a break from energetic pursuits, countless spa facilities dot the landscape, including Stoweflake Mountain Resort’s 50,000 square-foot operation with 30 treatment rooms, dramatic waterfalls and a Hungarian mineral soaking pool.

Conveniences abound. But overall, with its rows of historic storefront facades and movie set atmosphere, Stowe seems a bit contrived.

Those looking for a more authentic experience should travel 35 minutes south to central Vermont where the state’s true small-town mystique shines through.

Montpelier, the state capital, sets the tone of the central region. With a population of approximately 8,000 (that swells to twice that size during the day when government employees’ stream in) it is the smallest state capital in the U.S. It is also the only one without a McDonalds. Yet there’s no shortage of coffee houses, bookstores or boutiques. Here’s where the blend of bourgeois and back roads begins, starting with the New England Culinary Institute (NECI). At NECI’s two restaurants - the Main Street Grill and second floor Chef’s Table - up-and-coming chefs get hands-on training in all aspects of the hospitality industry, from cooking and menu creation to front-of-house organization and waiting tables. Alton Brown of the Food Network’s Good Eats fame is a graduate of the 26-year-old school and regularly comes back for special events.

Stop in Montpelier for lunch. Then move southeast along winding Highway 100 through Fayston, Moretown, Waitsfield and Warren, collectively known as the Mad River Valley - an area free from franchises or traffic lights. This is where rural rejects rustic and embraces understated savour faire.

On the boundary between Moretown and Waitsfield is the 1824 House Inn & Restaurant - one of the most innovative uses of an old barn in the state (and there are many). Partners Karl Klein and Chef John Lumbra run both the Inn and fine dining restaurant; the latter is open five nights a week year-round for dinner only. Housed in a circa 1870 converted barn original to the property, the restaurant is listed on the National Historic Registry. The 1,500 square-foot dining room comfortably accommodates nightly dining and many small weddings throughout the year.

Stop for the night further down Highway 100 at The Featherbed Inn. This 1806 house was saved from decay by the original innkeepers who loved the property so much they retired to a home adjacent to it. Now owned by Linda and Tom Gardner, it’s an elegant 10-room inn complete with feather mattress topped beds, antiques and an exceptionally lap friendly house cat named Thomacina. She, along with a marmalade buddy named Sneakers and two fluffy Corgi/sheep dog crosses, love to welcome visitors in a very down-home but private environment.

If you’re around on the weekends, don’t miss the strange dual-identity production facility next door. American Flatbread is a factory by day, restaurant on weekends and former livestock barn. American Flatbread is a company that creates gourmet wood-fired oven frozen pizzas using organic and locally grown produce such as free-range chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and peppers. These are shipped to stores across the country, but a real treat happens on Friday and Saturday nights when the production floor is cleared out and folding tables and chairs propped open. People line up outside for hours for a chance to eat Flatbread pizzas straight out of a wood-fired earthen oven. One night of Flatbreads and you’ll never stomach take-out chains again.

Finally, Warren Village is the end of the Mad River Valley line. This deceptively traditional town is home to The Pitcher Inn and Restaurant, an eleven-room Relais & Chateaux property that’s been welcoming guests into its uniquely themed rooms since 1850. Eight rooms and two suites are lavishly decorated, including the Teacher Room with a chalkboard for a headboard. The hotel facilities are colonial but contemporary. The wood-lined ski equipment locker room, for example, is complete with a glove dryer. The dining room adds a chef’s table to its 6,500-bottle wine cellar for very special occasions or indulgences. This discerning place is not without its small-town quirks, however. In the pub downstairs, only three stools line the bar in accordance with a hotly contested but enforced by law that forbids four or more seats along a licensed bar.

Across the street is the Warren General Store - designed to look just like one. A sign on the white framed screen door states, ‘If we are closed, please slide your money under the door.’ Wooden shelves line the country-esque outlet, the floor creaks as you walk and you’ll swear the shopkeeper is named Clem. But again, appearances aren’t everything. This country store stocks vintage wines, gourmet chutneys, trendy pricy clothing upstairs and houses a back-room cafe where staff is happy to make you a pesto tuna with olives sandwich to take on a hike. This store in small town Warren encapsulates the essence of central Vermont - upscale creature comforts thankfully embrace a down-home mountain charm that will appeal to the Bob Newhart in us all.

REFERENCE SITES:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/

“A year in Vermont, according to an old saw, is "nine months of winter followed by three months of very poor sledding.” 
― Bill Bryson

Live life and travel often, the more you travel, the more memories you create!

USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “NORTHEAST” VERMONT

VERMONT: THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE

By Clay Larroy

In the world of traveling, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced travelers alike. There are many websites, guides, books, videos, and other resources available. By writing this blog I hope that I am providing valuable information about wonderful vacation destinations. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

Montpelier

 Though it is the capital of Vermont, Montpelier is a tiny town with fewer than 8,000 permanent residents. The small, compact nature of the capital is an advantage for travelers, who can explore most of the highlights on foot. These include the pretty downtown area which is the touristic hub of Montpelier, where a variety of parks, markets, and theatres as well as the historic gold-domed Vermont State House and Historical Society Museum await.

Though small, Montpelier has dozens of shops, restaurants, and pubs for visitors to amuse themselves in. Several academic institutions, including the Vermont College of Fine Arts, ensure an abundance of bookshops and a buzzing nightlife.

Burlington is the busiest tourist center in Vermont, and the largest city, but this charming little capital holds its own. It contains some quaint inns and guesthouses, and makes a great base from which to explore the rest of Vermont. It is near to the heart of Vermont ski country, and visitors can sample freshly-made goodies from the nearby Cabot Creamery or Morse Farm Sugar Works while exploring the countryside.

Vermont Ski Resorts

 Vermont experiences heavy snowfall in winter, creating excellent downhill and cross-country skiing opportunities, drawing both local and international snow-lovers. Vermont has a number of popular ski resorts such as Stowe, Killington, Sugarbush, Jay Peak, Mad River Glen, Okemo, and Stratton. The snow season is extended at some of the resorts, most notably Killington, by world-class snowmaking systems, ensuring that Vermont's ski season is long and the quality on the slopes is consistent. It is generally possible to ski in Vermont from mid-October until as late in the year as June. Furthermore, many of the resorts stay open in summer and offer a range of activities.

Killington Ski Resort in central Vermont is one of the country's largest ski areas, and generally in the top ten for popularity and visitor numbers annually. Sugarbush Resort also offers extensive ski trails and slopes, and Jay Peak offers excellent off-piste options. Visitors flock from neighboring Canada, Boston, and New York, as well as the rest of the world, to take advantage of Vermont's world-class ski resorts, accounting for a big chunk of the state's tourism revenue.

REFERENCE SITES:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/

You've got to remember, Vermont is a lot of beautiful mountains with valleys and small brooks that run into bigger rivers. Peter Shumlin

Travel  and create wonderful memories for your family!

       

USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “NORTHEAST” VERMONT

VERMONT: THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE

BY Clay Larroy

Traveling is great personal interests because it will make a more open-minded person when it comes to inter acting with people. It also made it easier to understanding as to why people act the way they do in their own society and in a society as diverse as the U.S. It has long been said that travels “broadens the mind”. Now new evidence proves that jumping on a plane will not only make you smarter, but more open-minded.  When you need to plan a vacation contact me!

Central Vermont

Small towns can be deceptive. Take, for instance the towns of Mad River Valley, Vermont. This region is a precise blend of what you’d expect: country stores, covered bridges and local color. According to a Waitsfield, Vermont resident, few people lock their cars here - except during zucchini season. If you don’t, you’re likely to end up with a stack of vegetables in your backseat courtesy of a neighbor anxious to get rid of his bumper crop.

But don’t be fooled. The quirky charm, slow pace and pastoral beauty of central Vermont hides an attractive secret most residents prefer not say out loud: beneath the veneer of simple mountain folk lifestyle lays an upscale sophistication on par with that of trendy big cities. The entire area seems to embrace the good life without a hint of pretentiousness. And that’s exactly what attracts repeat visitors, vacation home buyers and urban professionals wishing to resettle in more serene environments.

Defined by a mountain landscape that blankets the state, Vermont is first and foremost a skier’s haven. Many towns such as Stowe (probably the most familiar) make the winter passion its bread and butter, establishing resorts, transportation shuttles and skiing conveniences to satisfy the slope hungry. Stowe Mountain Resort, for example, recently added an automated snowmaking system on Spruce Mountain, the first of its kind in New England.

Cross-country skiing is equally popular. Stowe has four inter-connected cross-country ski centers with more than 90 miles of groomed and 60 miles of back-country trails. The Trapp Family Lodge, made famous by its Sound of Music connections (the youngest Von Trapp son still owns the place), offers demos and clinics at its cross-country and snowshoeing center.

During the summer months, Stowe resorts open their lands to hikers, bikers and golfers. For those wishing for a break from energetic pursuits, countless spa facilities dot the landscape, including Stoweflake Mountain Resort’s 50,000 square-foot operation with 30 treatment rooms, dramatic waterfalls and a Hungarian mineral soaking pool.Conveniences abound. But overall, with its rows of historic storefront facades and movie set atmosphere, Stowe seems a bit contrived.

Those looking for a more authentic experience should travel 35 minutes south to central Vermont where the state’s true small-town mystique shines through.

Montpelier, the state capital, sets the tone of the central region. With a population of approximately 8,000 (that swells to twice that size during the day when government employees’ stream in) it is the smallest state capital in the U.S. It is also the only one without a McDonalds. Yet there’s no shortage of coffee houses, bookstores or boutiques. Here’s where the blend of bourgeois and back roads begins, starting with the New England Culinary Institute (NECI). At NECI’s two restaurants - the Main Street Grill and second floor Chef’s Table - up-and-coming chefs get hands-on training in all aspects of the hospitality industry, from cooking and menu creation to front-of-house organization and waiting tables. Alton Brown of the Food Network’s Good Eats fame is a graduate of the 26-year-old school and regularly comes back for special events.

Stop in Montpelier for lunch. Then move southeast along winding Highway 100 through Fayston, Moretown, Waitsfield and Warren, collectively known as the Mad River Valley - an area free from franchises or traffic lights. This is where rural rejects rustic and embraces understated savour faire.

On the boundary between Moretown and Waitsfield is the 1824 House Inn & Restaurant - one of the most innovative uses of an old barn in the state (and there are many). Partners Karl Klein and Chef John Lumbra run both the Inn and fine dining restaurant; the latter is open five nights a week year-round for dinner only. Housed in a circa 1870 converted barn original to the property, the restaurant is listed on the National Historic Registry. The 1,500 square-foot dining room comfortably accommodates nightly dining and many small weddings throughout the year.

Stop for the night further down Highway 100 at The Featherbed Inn. This 1806 house was saved from decay by the original innkeepers who loved the property so much they retired to a home adjacent to it. Now owned by Linda and Tom Gardner, it’s an elegant 10-room inn complete with feather mattress topped beds, antiques and an exceptionally lap friendly house cat named Thomacina. She, along with a marmalade buddy named Sneakers and two fluffy Corgi/sheep dog crosses, love to welcome visitors in a very down-home but private environment.

If you’re around on the weekends, don’t miss the strange dual-identity production facility next door. American Flatbread is a factory by day, restaurant on weekends and former livestock barn. American Flatbread is a company that creates gourmet wood-fired oven frozen pizzas using organic and locally grown produce such as free-range chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and peppers. These are shipped to stores across the country, but a real treat happens on Friday and Saturday nights when the production floor is cleared out and folding tables and chairs propped open. People line up outside for hours for a chance to eat Flatbread pizzas straight out of a wood-fired earthen oven. One night of Flatbreads and you’ll never stomach take-out chains again.

Finally, Warren Village is the end of the Mad River Valley line. This deceptively traditional town is home to The Pitcher Inn and Restaurant, an eleven-room Relais & Chateaux property that’s been welcoming guests into its uniquely themed rooms since 1850. Eight rooms and two suites are lavishly decorated, including the Teacher Room with a chalkboard for a headboard. The hotel facilities are colonial but contemporary. The wood-lined ski equipment locker room, for example, is complete with a glove dryer. The dining room adds a chef’s table to its 6,500-bottle wine cellar for very special occasions or indulgences. This discerning place is not without its small-town quirks, however. In the pub downstairs, only three stools line the bar in accordance with a hotly contested but enforced by law that forbids four or more seats along a licensed bar.

Across the street is the Warren General Store - designed to look just like one. A sign on the white framed screen door states, ‘If we are closed, please slide your money under the door.’ Wooden shelves line the country-esque outlet, the floor creaks as you walk and you’ll swear the shopkeeper is named Clem. But again, appearances aren’t everything. This country store stocks vintage wines, gourmet chutneys, trendy pricy clothing upstairs and houses a back-room cafe where staff is happy to make you a pesto tuna with olives sandwich to take on a hike. This store in small town Warren encapsulates the essence of central Vermont - upscale creature comforts thankfully embrace a down-home mountain charm that will appeal to the Bob Newhart in us all.

REFERENCE SITES:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/

All in all, Vermont is a jewel state, small but precious.

Pearl S. Buck

Experience life travel with those you love!

USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “NORTHEAST” VERMONT

VERMONT:THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE

BY CLAY LARROY

Across the America many couples are having wonderful wedding after months of planning. The bride and groom will need a honeymoon to rest and recuperate.  Vacations are so important, as it gives us a way to connect with each other in a stress free relaxed environment. Couples that take vacations together build memories that will last a lifetime. Couples vacations and travel can be a most rewarding experience. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

Why Visit the Burlington Region...

As you slowly crest over the tree-lined hill on your way into vibrant downtown Burlington, you’ll immediately see why our treasured lakeside city attracts millions of dedicated visitors each year. Our flawless blend of city sophistication and stunning natural beauty is only the beginning! We’re the perfect mix of everything you’ve been looking for in a destination: Burlington is old and new, funky and chic, cultured and hip, graceful yet authentic.

Burlington is an epicenter of outdoor activity and urban delight. Whether you have a passion for the outdoors, an interest in the arts, or prefer a day browsing boutiques and hunting for antiques, Burlington has it all to fit the bill. We’re loaded with dizzying array of excellent restaurants run by world-renowned chefs, elegant theaters, modish coffee shops, and shops that range from designer boutiques to handcrafted artistry. At night, Burlington turns into a live music hotspot where you can sip a local brew, soak in some amazing tunes, and watch the world go by – or hit the dance floor!

Outdoor activities aren’t just hobbies for Vermont natives; it’s our way of life, and we invite you to live like a local during your stay. Trail-packed woodlands and a locale just a stone’s throw away from the best mountains in the East make Burlington “The Perfect Small City” as National Geographic Traveler so aptly named us! Lake Champlain (America’s ‘Sixth Great Lake’) offers on-the-water fun such as water-skiing, boating, sailing, and swimming. Burlington is an authentic place to ramp up the fun or simply relax.

Spirit of Ethan Allen III

1 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 862-8300 | fax: (802) 860-2261

Spirit of Ethan Allen III, Lake Champlain’s largest cruise ship carrying 363 passengers on three dining decks. Decks are enclosed, heated and air conditioned. On board galley featuring Executive Chef Steve B culinary delights. Various entertainment, food and beverage options are available. Enjoy Elvis,Murder Mystery,Italian,Dinner and Dance or Lobstah-on-the-Lake dinner cruises while searching for Champ, the legendary Vermonster of Lake Champlain. When you need not just the ordinary but the extraordinary in an excessively entertaining setting for that special occasion and demand the best, give us a call! We operate April through early November.

ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center

One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 864-1848 | fax: (802) 864-6832

ECHO's lakefront location, mountain views, sparkling aquariums, & elegant indoor & outdoor spaces will make your next meeting or reception unique & memorable! Up to 82 people can be accommodated in our meeting rooms & the entire building can be rented for a reception of up to 750.

Burlington Brew Tours
Burlington Brew Tours LLC is an interactive beer excursion, which goes to Magic Hat, Switchback Brewery, Vermont Pub and Brewery and American Flatbread. Tour includes lunch and 18-23 samples of beer.

261 South Union

Burlington , VT 05401

Burlington Farmer's Market

City Hall Park
Burlington, VT 05401 | map | directions

(802) 310-5172

The Burlington Farmer’s Market has a goal to provide a direct marketing outlet for Vermont farmers and producers, being primarily an agricultural market with emphasis on consumers having an authentic experience meeting the producers face to face.

Lake Champlain Cruises

One King Street
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 864-9669

Northern Lights, Vermont's premier cruise boat, offers daily scenic, lunch and brunch cruises. Weekly dinner cruises including entertainment. This floating venue is an ideal setting for weddings, anniversaries, corporate functions and special events or to simply enjoy the spectacular beauty of Lake Champlain. Departing from the King Street Ferry Dock, Burlington. May-October

Local Motion

One Steele Street #103
Burlington, VT 05401 | map | directions

(802) 652-2453 | fax: (802) 652-2453

Local Motion - a non-profit organization making the Burlington region a great place to walk, bicycle, run and in-line skate. Our Trailside Center on the Burlington waterfront provides trail maps, bike rentals, gifts, snacks and drinks. Join us in fostering active lifestyles and healthy communities. Happy Trails!

Burlington Segways, Inc.

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277 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401 

(802) 489-5113

Burlington Segways offers one and two hour Segway® tours of the waterfront, bike path and downtown Burlington with an historical narrative.

Queen City Ghostwalk

Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 351-1313

Discover the fascinating tales of Burlington’s haunted history on this hour-long walking tour of the city. Departs from City Hall Park, 8 p.m. April-August, and 7 p.m. September & October. Advance tickets can be purchased through FlynnTix.org or (802)86-FLYNN. $14 in advance, $16 for walk-ups (if space is available).

Historical Trolley Tours of Burlington

132 Rivermount

(802) 370-9727

Vermont Tours To Go

10 North Champlain #101
Burlington, VT 05401 |

(802) 658-6904

Now offering personal tours. Welcome to this audio-tour of beautiful Burlington, VT. My name is Patricia Araujo and I am your narrator and tour guide. Whether you decide to walk or drive, you will follow a circuitous route of about 4 miles. You will traverse the city from Lake Champlain, through the business district and residential areas, onto the University of VT campus and then back down to the lake front.

 http://www.vermont.org/
http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/

I am often reminded that the wellspring of Vermont liberty flows from Main Street, not State Street.

James H. Douglas, Jr.

  Live Life and Travel Often!