Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 802-658-2739;
www.magichat.net
; 5 Bartlett Bay Rd, South Burlington; 10am-6pm Mon-
Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
Drink in the history of one of Vermont's most dynamic microbrewer-
ies on the fun, free, self-guided tour. Afterwards, sample a few experimental brews from
the four dozen taps in the on-site Growler Bar.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
BURLINGTON'S SECRET GARDEN
Hidden away less than 2 miles from Burlington's city center is one of Vermont's
most idyllic green spaces. Tucked among the lazy curves of the Winooski River, the
farms and a delightful trail network, open to the public 365 days a year for hiking,
cycling, skiing, berry picking and more; check its website for details.
Activities
Ready for outdoor adventures? Head to the waterfront, where options include boating on
Lake Champlain
and cycling, in-line skating and walking on the 7.5-mile shorefront
Burlington Bike Path
. Jump-off points and equipment rentals for all these activities are
within a block of each other near the waterfront end of Main St.
Local Motion
BICYCLE RENTAL
(
802-652-2453;
www.localmotion.org
;
1 Steele St; bicycles per day $30;
10am-6pm;
)
Rents quality bikes.
Whistling Man Schooner Company
SAILING
( 802-598-6504;
www.whistlingman.com
;
Boathouse, College St, at Lake Champlain; 2hr cruises
adult/child $40/25; 3 trips daily, late May-early Oct)
Explore Lake Champlain on the
Friend Ship
, a 17-passenger, 43-ft sailboat.
Sleeping
Burlington's budget and midrange motels are on the outskirts of town, clustered along
Shelburne Rd (US 7) in South Burlington, Williston Rd (US 2) east of I-89 exit 14, and
US 7 north of Burlington in Colchester (I-89 exit 16).
North Beach Campground
CAMPGROUND$
