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my favorite steak in the area; downtown at top of Church St
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E B Strong's
10 Church St
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my favorite steak in the area; downtown at top of Church St
A Burlington favorite
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Leunig's Bistro
115 Church St
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A Burlington favorite
If you are looking for a decent bagel, these might be to your liking.
Burlington Bagel Bakery & Cafe
992 Shelburne Rd
If you are looking for a decent bagel, these might be to your liking.
Always a reliably good meal here. They are found on Resy.
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Windjammer Restaurant
1076 Williston Rd
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Always a reliably good meal here. They are found on Resy.
for local pub food
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Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern
1022 W Lakeshore Dr
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for local pub food
a favorite of our family; local and good quality
Makalu Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant
49 Heineberg Drive
a favorite of our family; local and good quality
local pizza, wings, salads- that will deliver to our property
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New York Pizza Oven
794 W Lakeshore Dr
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local pizza, wings, salads- that will deliver to our property
A local eatery; check them out on the web for more info.
Pioneer Lakeshore Café
824 West Lakeshore Drive
A local eatery; check them out on the web for more info.
If you want a generous deli sandwich and 10 minutes from the cottage, this is the place.
Hoagie Hut
164 Porters Point Rd
If you want a generous deli sandwich and 10 minutes from the cottage, this is the place.
A local favorite, right near exit 16
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Athens Diner
46 High Point Ctr
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A local favorite, right near exit 16

Sightseeing

People love to walk or bike at this one-of-a-kind landmark about 5 minutes away. Here is an article about biking to South Hero! https://www.colchestersun.com/things_to_do/guides/what-to-see-do-and-eat-on-a-day-trip-to-south-hero-vermont/article_463a65af-b961-569e-857a-0c37333d5481.html?fbclid=IwAR1v8Sgliu1IB_PBaqjjASkb6G6_oglGbQgrbPjjqg1vQ6KoNdajyO1L4cY
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Causeway Park
781 Blakely Road
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People love to walk or bike at this one-of-a-kind landmark about 5 minutes away. Here is an article about biking to South Hero! https://www.colchestersun.com/things_to_do/guides/what-to-see-do-and-eat-on-a-day-trip-to-south-hero-vermont/article_463a65af-b961-569e-857a-0c37333d5481.html?fbclid=IwAR1v8Sgliu1IB_PBaqjjASkb6G6_oglGbQgrbPjjqg1vQ6KoNdajyO1L4cY
Downtown Burlington is a pedestrian open air street with loads of great shops and eateries.
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Church Street Marketplace
131 Church St
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Downtown Burlington is a pedestrian open air street with loads of great shops and eateries.
Always a delightful tour at this iconic ice cream factory in Waterbury, you'll leave with a smile on your face.
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Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100
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Always a delightful tour at this iconic ice cream factory in Waterbury, you'll leave with a smile on your face.
Plan a full day here at least. Your ticket is good for two days. This is one of the most amazing places in the US. From the circus barn to the Ticonderoga, to the quilts, carriages, old fashioned general store....to the fine art and primitive decoys, dollhouses and more.
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Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne Rd
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Plan a full day here at least. Your ticket is good for two days. This is one of the most amazing places in the US. From the circus barn to the Ticonderoga, to the quilts, carriages, old fashioned general store....to the fine art and primitive decoys, dollhouses and more.
A quaint little place with souvenirs and gifts and one of the best maple creemees in Chittenden county.
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Shelburne Country Store
29 Falls Rd
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A quaint little place with souvenirs and gifts and one of the best maple creemees in Chittenden county.
Here are spectacular vistas, incredible historic buildings and an educational farm barn where kids can pet the animals and learn about the dairy industry. Kid-friendly!
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Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor Road
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Here are spectacular vistas, incredible historic buildings and an educational farm barn where kids can pet the animals and learn about the dairy industry. Kid-friendly!
Rokeby Museum is a historic farm property and museum. The 90-acre property includes a 1780s farmstead, and eight agricultural outbuildings with permanent exhibits.
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Rokeby Museum
4334 US-7
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Rokeby Museum is a historic farm property and museum. The 90-acre property includes a 1780s farmstead, and eight agricultural outbuildings with permanent exhibits.
It's always fun to take a trip up and over the Notch on the narrow winding road between Stowe and Jeffersonville (closed when there is snow there)
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Smugglers' Notch Visitor Center
Mountain Road
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It's always fun to take a trip up and over the Notch on the narrow winding road between Stowe and Jeffersonville (closed when there is snow there)
Wonderful place to go apple picking in the fall.
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Chapin Orchard
150 Chapin Rd
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Wonderful place to go apple picking in the fall.
Local hands-on science museum, right by the beautiful Burlington waterfront. Just the right size for a couple hours of education and fun for the family.
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ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College St
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Local hands-on science museum, right by the beautiful Burlington waterfront. Just the right size for a couple hours of education and fun for the family.
Best frosted sugar cookies in spring and fall. Corn Maze in the fall. Fresh flowers, plants, fruit and veggies year round. Postcards, Vermont gifts, maple syrup and more. https://sammazzafarms.com
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Sam Mazza's Farm Market
277 Lavigne Rd
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Best frosted sugar cookies in spring and fall. Corn Maze in the fall. Fresh flowers, plants, fruit and veggies year round. Postcards, Vermont gifts, maple syrup and more. https://sammazzafarms.com
About 15 minutes away, perfect for anyone interested in early American history and agriculture
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Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
1 Ethan Allen Homestead
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About 15 minutes away, perfect for anyone interested in early American history and agriculture
Learn about maple sugaring and get some of the real stuff to take home. https://www.palmersugarhouse.com
Palmer's Sugar House
332 Shelburne Hinesburg Rd
Learn about maple sugaring and get some of the real stuff to take home. https://www.palmersugarhouse.com
Very interesting place to learn about Lake Champlain's maritime history. Better for older kids and adults. About an hour away. https://www.lcmm.org
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Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
4472 Basin Harbor Rd
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Very interesting place to learn about Lake Champlain's maritime history. Better for older kids and adults. About an hour away. https://www.lcmm.org
unique outdoor sculptures to enjoy; a day trip to Addison County
Lemon Fair Sculpture Park
4547 VT-74
unique outdoor sculptures to enjoy; a day trip to Addison County
Burlington location for many outdoor events and concerts, near the lake with lovely views.
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Waterfront Park
10 College St
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Burlington location for many outdoor events and concerts, near the lake with lovely views.

Recreation

Children's playground, open fields to run around and kick a ball, 2 minutes away
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Airport Park
500 Colchester Point Rd
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Children's playground, open fields to run around and kick a ball, 2 minutes away
Thea Knight does great tours and storytelling of local Burlington haunts.
Queen City Ghostwalk
199 Main St
Thea Knight does great tours and storytelling of local Burlington haunts.
All things paddling- rentals and advice on kayaks, paddle boards, etc
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
4 W Main St
All things paddling- rentals and advice on kayaks, paddle boards, etc
This is one of several bike rental places around, google for others.
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Local Motion Bike Rentals
1 Steele St
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This is one of several bike rental places around, google for others.
Check their schedule to see what is offered!
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Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main St
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Check their schedule to see what is offered!
Go play mini golf here!
Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center
48 Upper Main St
Go play mini golf here!
good old-fashioned drive in movie
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Sunset Drive-In
155 Porters Point Rd
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good old-fashioned drive in movie
They offer paddling rentals, and lots more. Check them out: https://communitysailingcenter.org
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Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center
505 Lake St
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They offer paddling rentals, and lots more. Check them out: https://communitysailingcenter.org
Everything paddleboards here! http://www.paddlesurfchamplain.com
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PaddleSurf Champlain
1 Flynn Ave
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Everything paddleboards here! http://www.paddlesurfchamplain.com
local place for bike rentals https://www.mbbicycle.com
Malletts Bay Bicycle and Ski
794 West Lakeshore Drive
local place for bike rentals https://www.mbbicycle.com
A fun place for kids! https://monkeydoplaygrounds.com
Monkey Do
64 Harvest Ln
A fun place for kids! https://monkeydoplaygrounds.com
An indoor trampoline playground https://getairsports.com/williston/park-hours/
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Get Air Trampoline Park
25 Omega Dr
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An indoor trampoline playground https://getairsports.com/williston/park-hours/

City/town information

Beautiful place for a day trip! About an hour from Colchester.
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Stowe
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Beautiful place for a day trip! About an hour from Colchester.
Montreal is about 2 hrs away. You'll need your passport. Old Montreal is especially historic and worth a visit. Also, the Museum of Archeology and History is pretty cool. Loads more there.
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Montréal
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Montreal is about 2 hrs away. You'll need your passport. Old Montreal is especially historic and worth a visit. Also, the Museum of Archeology and History is pretty cool. Loads more there.
Visit the Hope Cemetery and the Vermont Granite Museum to appreciate the amazing history of the immigrant stone carvers.
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Barre
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Visit the Hope Cemetery and the Vermont Granite Museum to appreciate the amazing history of the immigrant stone carvers.

Shopping

Great place to pick up Vermont products, gifts, souvenirs
Vermont Gift Barn
1087 Williston Rd
Great place to pick up Vermont products, gifts, souvenirs
Vermont artisans' beautiful creations are sold here.
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Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center
85 Church St
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Vermont artisans' beautiful creations are sold here.