Best 19 things to do in Burlington, VT

See Burlington’s highlights in one hour on a guided trolley ride

Ride a narrated Burlington trolley tour and visit a family-run sugarhouse with pancakes

Sail Lake Champlain on a private classic sloop with captain and crew

Sail Lake Champlain on a classic sloop with a small group

Pick up a tube in Richmond for a self-guided river float

Float 2 miles down the Winooski River with a shuttle ride upstream

Paddle a gentle 4-mile stretch of the Lamoille River with Green Mountain views

Paddle 4 miles on the Winooski River with Camel’s Hump views

Pick up a tube in Stowe and float nearby rivers and reservoirs

Float 2.5 miles on the Winooski River with a shuttle to the put-in

See Vermont’s fall foliage colors on a 3.5-hour tour

Ride a trolley to Burlington highlights and two history museums

Ride 25 miles through Mount Mansfield State Forest at your own pace

Trek by moonlight, then savor Vermont cheese and chocolate fondue

Snowshoe to a secret sugarhouse, sip hot cider, and sample maple treats by the fire

Meet Siberian huskies and learn about sled dogs

Snowshoe forest trails then tube down a snowy hill with guide, gear, and snacks included

Learn dog sled history, meet friendly Huskies, and enjoy a 15-minute ride

Carve Your Own Trail