A Guide to the Edge of the Old North End
Coffee
Our go-to coffee and work spot. Hot tip: in summer months go for the ice cream or an affogato.
28 locals recommend
Scout & Co. O.N.E.
237 North AveOur go-to coffee and work spot. Hot tip: in summer months go for the ice cream or an affogato.
Basic bagel shop a mile and a half away. Also has creemees. Located in a shopping center with grocery store, liquor store, nice burrito joint, Chinese food, banks, post office, and hardware store.
11 locals recommend
Bagel Café & Deli
1127 North AveBasic bagel shop a mile and a half away. Also has creemees. Located in a shopping center with grocery store, liquor store, nice burrito joint, Chinese food, banks, post office, and hardware store.
Water
The closest lake access, just a walk away. But you can drive and park. Parking Fees in season. To get there, walk just north, and then walk through North Beach Campground to access the beach - free if you are on foot or bike!
67 locals recommend
North Beach Park
The closest lake access, just a walk away. But you can drive and park. Parking Fees in season. To get there, walk just north, and then walk through North Beach Campground to access the beach - free if you are on foot or bike!
Food & Drink
Food, doooood, or get a beer or cider and experience VT right off the tap.
Burlington’s premier new American spot. Make sure to have the mushroom toast.
159 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StBurlington’s premier new American spot. Make sure to have the mushroom toast.
All the best DIPA's and a great patio. Local fav for afternoons.
128 locals recommend
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyAll the best DIPA's and a great patio. Local fav for afternoons.
Gluten allergy? Great ciders both dry and sweet, plus good atmosphere. Jammin' after work. Good snacks/bar food too.
104 locals recommend
Citizen Cider
316 Pine StGluten allergy? Great ciders both dry and sweet, plus good atmosphere. Jammin' after work. Good snacks/bar food too.
Tropical house vibes right on the lake. Food and drink in the best location in Burlington.
54 locals recommend
Spot on the Dock
1 King StTropical house vibes right on the lake. Food and drink in the best location in Burlington.
Ice Cream
Your local creemee. You might call it soft serve or custard. In Vermont, it’s called “a creemee.”
Burlington Community Boathouse Marina
1 College StWeird ice cream flavors like Strawberry Basil and Spicy Chili Crisp. Always rotating.
28 locals recommend
Scout & Co. O.N.E.
237 North AveWeird ice cream flavors like Strawberry Basil and Spicy Chili Crisp. Always rotating.
Bagel Café & Deli
1127 North AveAnother spot for a creamee or ice cream but less crowded!
Sightseeing
Waterfront Park
10 College StAnother access to the bike path, creemees, etc.
Sports
Places to run or walk
Another nearby place to run and access the large land preserve to the East called “The Intervale” - pronounced “inter-veil.” The view off the back yard of the house is the intervale.
32 locals recommend
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
1 Ethan Allen HomesteadAnother nearby place to run and access the large land preserve to the East called “The Intervale” - pronounced “inter-veil.” The view off the back yard of the house is the intervale.
Whether the bike ferry is running or not, this is sort of the end of the bike path. Great bike ride destination or good for long runs in marathon training. TIP: there are places to park closer to the causeway (Airport Park). Once you are on the causeway you are surrounded by the lake and it can be windy - for miles!
18 locals recommend
South Hero Bike Ferry
Island Line Rail TrailWhether the bike ferry is running or not, this is sort of the end of the bike path. Great bike ride destination or good for long runs in marathon training. TIP: there are places to park closer to the causeway (Airport Park). Once you are on the causeway you are surrounded by the lake and it can be windy - for miles!
City advice
Don't miss
Saturday farmer’s market on Pine St is a don’t miss
Pair this with a walk on the bike path, around Perkins Pier, and get a hard cider afterward at Citizen Cider.
Customs and culture
Poutine is what?
Pretty popular now, but virtually unknown outside of Quebec, Canada until a few years ago, this French fry treat is smothered in savory gravy and melty cheese curds. Most places in Burlington now have their own version.