Mountain biking, breweries, and lake sails
Burlington keeps it simple: bike the Stowe rec path in the morning, hike a notch by lunch, distillery van by happy hour, then a farm-table dinner that doesn't feel like one.
boat cruise • 2 hr
Spirit of Ethan Allen with Adirondacks across the water
hiking • 5 hr
Sterling Pond from the gondola top
distillery tour • 4 hr
Mad River + Citizen + Smugglers' Notch in one van
biking • 4 hr
East Burke singletrack — some of New England's best
axe throwing • 1.5 hr
Winooski warehouse + local beer
shooting range • 2 hr
Indoor range + rifle / pistol packages
cocktail bar • balanced • $$$
Apothecary-style basement, six-stool bar
bar • chill • $$
Tasting room + local cheese boards
Farm-to-table • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Mushroom toast that built the reputation
Brunch • $$ • Best for: brunch
Maple sausage gravy + bottomless coffee
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Lake-facing lobby fire + walkable to Church Street
airbnb • Max 12 guests
Private dock + sunset deck
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