A wetsuit-clad mannequin has stood on the corner of Maple and Battery Streets for decades, marking the spot of Burlington's Waterfront Diving Center. Located at the corner of Battery and Maple since 1991—three years after first opening one block north—the Diving Center is a hub of aquatic…
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Vermont may be a land-locked state, but up here in Burlington, lake life looms large. Lake Champlain has drawn adventurers to its shores for years, and the latest trend catching on is "winging." This exciting new sport, a simpler and more accessible cousin to wind foiling, is gaining popularity for…
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If you're looking for things to do near Burlington, this list is your inspiration to get outside and explore Vermont. Whether you're a local, a visitor, or a destination expert, there’s always something new or unexpected to uncover. Here are 50 ideas to kick-start your Vermont adventure: 1. Shop…
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All images courtesy of the Lake Champlain Sailing Center Whether you are coming to Burlington for the first time or the hundredth time, as you crest over the hill at the top of Main Street with Lake Champlain’s dark blue water appearing in the distance, the lure to get out on the water is…
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OUR GUIDE TO THE BURLINGTON WATERFRONT Just steps from the Church Street Marketplace, Burlington’s Waterfront Park is the perfect place to find an authentic Vermont creemee, hangout on the grassy overlook and enjoy a picnic, or watch the sunset over Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains with…
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By Ralph Kucharek Truth be told, many move here for the mountains, but they end up staying for the lake. Carved between Vermont, New York, and Canada lies Lake Champlain, the western coast of New England and one of the largest bodies of fresh water in the world. Just like the water, Lake…
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