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WHERE TO GEAR UP FOR YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Outdoor Gear Exchange 37 Church St., Burlington, gearx.com For two decades, OGE has been the go-to shop for local kayakers, hikers, skiers, climbers and camping enthusiasts. And with good reason: The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the selection is tough to beat. Check the downstairs…

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FAMILY FALL FUN IN BURLINGTON

Fall is the perfect season for creating lasting family memories, this charming city and its surrounding areas offer lots of family-friendly activities to help you get the most out of your autumn. From pumpkin patches and apple orchards, to maple creemees, and foliage-filled bike rides. Join us as we…

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AGRITOURISM BUSINESSES & EVENTS

Visiting a working farm is an increasingly common experience in Vermont and an excellent way to support our local producers. Agritourism activities are not only entertaining and educational, but they also support agricultural development in our state. So it should come as no surprise that Vermont…

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ORCHARD TO GLASS: DISCOVERING BURLINGTON'S CIDERIES

When it comes to enjoying the quintessential moments of autumn, few things rival the experience of sipping on a glass of freshly pressed apple cider. Now, take that experience just a little bit further by visiting the cideries around Burlington. The entire state of Vermont is a sanctuary for cider…

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LEAF PEEPING WITH PURPOSE

Autumn in Vermont conjures up a magnificent landscape that has few rivals. Every season in Vermont is beautiful, but the fiery colors of fall, the crisp air, and golden hue of the sunlight might just be the best of all. With the changing of the foliage, however, the annual arrival of 'leaf peepers'…

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THREE ORCHARDS TO VISIT THIS FALL

Along with our gorgeous foliage, fall brings with it a bounty of apples at Orchards across the region. There are almost as many varieties as there are colors in the trees. Throw in apple cider, apple pie, and cider doughnuts, not to mention local peaches, plums, or pears, and you’ve got more…

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FALL FOLIAGE HIKES NEAR BURLINGTON

This story originally appeared in Seven Days and has been edited by Hello Burlington Burlington is where urban vibes and trailhead signs blend seamlessly. Right around the corner, you'll find trails perfect for a casual stroll or full day adventures. For those craving epic terrain, the vast Green…

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WRECKERS: THE WATERFRONT DIVING CENTER GOES DEEP

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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SPEND A DAY IN WINOOSKI

Downtown Winooski is the definition of “Small but mighty.” The entire city measures just one and a half square miles. But what it lacks for in geographic mileage it makes up for in gastronomic eats, local craft beer, and an esoteric style. Have a day in Winooski and check out some of these local…

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