Guidebook for Colchester
Food Scene
Great coffee, freshly made baked goods everyday, and homemade ice cream. Walking distance down to the Winooksi River walk.
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Scout & Co.
1 E Allen StGreat coffee, freshly made baked goods everyday, and homemade ice cream. Walking distance down to the Winooksi River walk.
Not only is there great food, but there is live music every night, with great drinks and a entertaining atmosphere.
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¡Duino! (Duende)
10 N Winooski AveNot only is there great food, but there is live music every night, with great drinks and a entertaining atmosphere.
Magnolia Bistro
Lawson LaneBest brunch in Burlington!
Our House
15 Bridge StreetComfort food taken to a whole new level. A must try!
Drinks & Nightlife
The bar is beautiful with great drinks, good food, and a large outdoor patio.
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Juniper Bar and Restaurant
41 Cherry StThe bar is beautiful with great drinks, good food, and a large outdoor patio.
Splash is the best scenic spot in town. Right on the water, with a never fail stunning sunset. You can either sit at the bar and get drinks and apps, or they have lunch and dinner menus as well. Afterwards, post up in one of the Adirondack chairs and enjoy the view.
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Splash At the Boathouse
2 College StSplash is the best scenic spot in town. Right on the water, with a never fail stunning sunset. You can either sit at the bar and get drinks and apps, or they have lunch and dinner menus as well. Afterwards, post up in one of the Adirondack chairs and enjoy the view.
Sophisticated atmosphere with a large menu of delicious drinks to choose from. Be prepared to wait if you get there later then 9:30-10 pm, but it's definitely worth the wait.
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The Whiskey Room at Ri Ra
123 Church StSophisticated atmosphere with a large menu of delicious drinks to choose from. Be prepared to wait if you get there later then 9:30-10 pm, but it's definitely worth the wait.
Entertainment & Activities
About 30-40 down interstate 89, the famous Ben & Jerry's is a fun family activity. Learn how it all began with some samples at the end.
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Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100About 30-40 down interstate 89, the famous Ben & Jerry's is a fun family activity. Learn how it all began with some samples at the end.
Parks & Nature
Mt. Philo is a great 1/2 day family activity. The hike itself does not take more then 30-40 minutes to the top, but there is plenty of space for a picnic and pictures once your there. You can hike up the trail and walk down the road, or take the road up and down. Stunning views of the surrounding area and Lake Champlain.
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Mount Philo
Mt. Philo is a great 1/2 day family activity. The hike itself does not take more then 30-40 minutes to the top, but there is plenty of space for a picnic and pictures once your there. You can hike up the trail and walk down the road, or take the road up and down. Stunning views of the surrounding area and Lake Champlain.
Shelburne Farms has a little bit of everything. It is one of the oldest establishments in Vermont spanning hundreds of miles. Bring bikes, or walking shoes to fully enjoy the scenery. There is also a beach that is accessible. With stunning views and plenty of agriculture to see, it a must-do day trip.
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Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadShelburne Farms has a little bit of everything. It is one of the oldest establishments in Vermont spanning hundreds of miles. Bring bikes, or walking shoes to fully enjoy the scenery. There is also a beach that is accessible. With stunning views and plenty of agriculture to see, it a must-do day trip.
Five minutes down the road, Colchester pond has hiking, fishing, and a small beach area. There are spots along the way with picnic tables for eating, but otherwise it is a very pretty, relatively easy hiking spot that runs about 4 miles all the way around. Bring bug spray!
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Colchester Pond
660 Colchester Pond RdFive minutes down the road, Colchester pond has hiking, fishing, and a small beach area. There are spots along the way with picnic tables for eating, but otherwise it is a very pretty, relatively easy hiking spot that runs about 4 miles all the way around. Bring bug spray!
There is a nice beach with parking, and a really good ice cream spot across the road.
Malletts Bay Campground
Malletts Bay CampgroundThere is a nice beach with parking, and a really good ice cream spot across the road.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful historic museum in a picturesque spot off of RT 7. A good 2-3 hour activity for couples or families.
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I-Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdBeautiful historic museum in a picturesque spot off of RT 7. A good 2-3 hour activity for couples or families.
Essentials
About five minutes down the road towards the interstate, there is also a CVS, and a Mobil gas station.
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Shaw's
570 Shelburne RdAbout five minutes down the road towards the interstate, there is also a CVS, and a Mobil gas station.
Shopping
Every Sunday from 8 am-2 pm the Burlington farmers market is the place to be. With local food vendors, shopping, florists, and much more, it is a great way to kick off the day.
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Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StEvery Sunday from 8 am-2 pm the Burlington farmers market is the place to be. With local food vendors, shopping, florists, and much more, it is a great way to kick off the day.