things to do in Burlington, VT

Bring your own picnic and relax on a private Lake Champlain cruise

Bring your own picnic and relax on Lake Champlain aboard Buttercup

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

Bring your own picnic and relax on a private cruise aboard Buttercup

Bring your picnic aboard Buttercup for a captain-led evening on the water

Carve Your Own Trail

Sail Lake Champlain at sunset aboard a classic wooden sloop

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

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

Sail past Burlington Bay wreck sites with maritime museum experts

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

Build practical sailing skills toward taking Goldenrod out independently

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

Take self-guided paddling gear from Stowe to nearby waterways

Set your own Vermont paddle route with car-top gear and guidance

Take in Waterbury Reservoir's autumn colors from the water

Enjoy a lakeside paddle without hauling your own boat