Willard Street Guest Suite Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Food and Fun
Burlington’s oldest neighborhood, the ONE is a vibrant mix of single- and multi-family homes, small restaurants and corner markets, cafes, and retail/services. It is very accessible by walking, biking, bus and by use of wheelchair. Parking is generally easy for those driving.
Old North End
Burlington’s oldest neighborhood, the ONE is a vibrant mix of single- and multi-family homes, small restaurants and corner markets, cafes, and retail/services. It is very accessible by walking, biking, bus and by use of wheelchair. Parking is generally easy for those driving.
Church Street Marketplace and the Waterfront recreation area are only minutes away. Safe and accessible throughout the seasons. Public transportation is widely available and the College Street shuttle is free - running from UVM campus at the top of College Street to the Burlington boathouse at the Waterfront, every 15 minutes.
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Burlington
Church Street Marketplace and the Waterfront recreation area are only minutes away. Safe and accessible throughout the seasons. Public transportation is widely available and the College Street shuttle is free - running from UVM campus at the top of College Street to the Burlington boathouse at the Waterfront, every 15 minutes.
Outside Activities
Year-round adventures and treks to explore in the greater Burlington area.
Beautiful walk through well-maintained trail system accessible from the western edge of North Beach. Little vista points from high above the water.
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Lone Rock Point
Beautiful walk through well-maintained trail system accessible from the western edge of North Beach. Little vista points from high above the water.
Vermont’s very first state park, this lovely spot is accessible by auto road or hiking trails. Modest fee for day use in summer season; parking available year round. Great views of Lake Champlain across to New York. Treat yourself to coffee or craft brew along Route 7 in Shelburne and Charlotte or take the back roads to stop at berry farms or apple orchards.
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Mt. Philo State Park
5425 Mt Philo RdVermont’s very first state park, this lovely spot is accessible by auto road or hiking trails. Modest fee for day use in summer season; parking available year round. Great views of Lake Champlain across to New York. Treat yourself to coffee or craft brew along Route 7 in Shelburne and Charlotte or take the back roads to stop at berry farms or apple orchards.
Geological adventure during the winter when marsh ice is solid ( not always a sure bet, just ask my husband.) Access by parking at Burlington High School and cross North Ave. Follow signs, only 1/8 mile down to caves. In case you take an unexpected plunge (again, eye roll toward my husband) you’ll want to have backup clothes in car and a friend (wife) handy.
Donahue Sea Caves
Geological adventure during the winter when marsh ice is solid ( not always a sure bet, just ask my husband.) Access by parking at Burlington High School and cross North Ave. Follow signs, only 1/8 mile down to caves. In case you take an unexpected plunge (again, eye roll toward my husband) you’ll want to have backup clothes in car and a friend (wife) handy.
A gorgeous place to walk or run, the paths leading from the Farm store and parking lot take you to the Inn and the lake. It is breathtakingly beautiful and wide open; plenty of space to distance from others and unwind. The Farm store offers an incredible selection of prepared meals to heat at home, fresh produce and salads, cheeses, and syrup - created right at the Farm. Under 20 minute drive along Route 7 south to Harbor Road.
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Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadA gorgeous place to walk or run, the paths leading from the Farm store and parking lot take you to the Inn and the lake. It is breathtakingly beautiful and wide open; plenty of space to distance from others and unwind. The Farm store offers an incredible selection of prepared meals to heat at home, fresh produce and salads, cheeses, and syrup - created right at the Farm. Under 20 minute drive along Route 7 south to Harbor Road.
Food scene
Our favorite place for coffees, baked treats, sandwiches and pizza; gf lavender tea cakes are heaven! Very special vibe and a nice morning walk from our guest suite. Located on North Winooski Avenue, 5 - 10 minute walk from the guest suite.
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Barrio Bakery
197 N Winooski AveOur favorite place for coffees, baked treats, sandwiches and pizza; gf lavender tea cakes are heaven! Very special vibe and a nice morning walk from our guest suite. Located on North Winooski Avenue, 5 - 10 minute walk from the guest suite.
Fill your taco needs here! Fresh, flavorful, and very affordable - and super-easy curbside service. The chorizo tacos are a favorite as well as the bean tacos - so simple, delicious. Located on North Winooski Avenue, 5 - 10 minute walk from the guest suite.
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Taco Gordo
208 N Winooski AveFill your taco needs here! Fresh, flavorful, and very affordable - and super-easy curbside service. The chorizo tacos are a favorite as well as the bean tacos - so simple, delicious. Located on North Winooski Avenue, 5 - 10 minute walk from the guest suite.
Comfort food. Perfect pho ga to warm your pandemic-weary heart. A large serving is a good serving if you'd like a warm leftover later. You cannot go wrong here and the prices are very reasonable; about $11 for large pho. Located at the northern-most end of North Winooski Avenue, a 10 minute walk away.
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Pho Hong
325 N Winooski AveComfort food. Perfect pho ga to warm your pandemic-weary heart. A large serving is a good serving if you'd like a warm leftover later. You cannot go wrong here and the prices are very reasonable; about $11 for large pho. Located at the northern-most end of North Winooski Avenue, a 10 minute walk away.
French bistro food meets Vermont local. For celebrations or date night, it's just a lovely place and the food is consistently excellent. Brunch, lunch, dinner. There is a nice small plate offering for dinner and excellent gf options. Excellent service and only a short walk to Church Street; quick drive for curbside.
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Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StFrench bistro food meets Vermont local. For celebrations or date night, it's just a lovely place and the food is consistently excellent. Brunch, lunch, dinner. There is a nice small plate offering for dinner and excellent gf options. Excellent service and only a short walk to Church Street; quick drive for curbside.
The ideal corner market is just a block away, heading north from the guest suite. Momo's covers your basic needs and then some with local cheeses and meats for picnic fare/apps, beer and wines, breads, coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
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Momo's Market
141 N Willard StThe ideal corner market is just a block away, heading north from the guest suite. Momo's covers your basic needs and then some with local cheeses and meats for picnic fare/apps, beer and wines, breads, coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Classic deli sandwiches, beer and snacks, coffee, ice cream - Henry St Market is a solid choice and only a block north of the guest suite. The smell of bacon will lead you to their door ... Take a quick walk north and turn right onto Henry St, only 2 minute walk.
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Henry Street Deli Mart
11 Henry StClassic deli sandwiches, beer and snacks, coffee, ice cream - Henry St Market is a solid choice and only a block north of the guest suite. The smell of bacon will lead you to their door ... Take a quick walk north and turn right onto Henry St, only 2 minute walk.
A special treat for breakfast: fresh, beautifully-prepared local ingredients and bottomless coffee. When able to dine inside, it's such a nice vibe. Excellent service and very reasonable pricing for Vermont-gourmet breakfast.
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Juniper Bar and Restaurant
41 Cherry StA special treat for breakfast: fresh, beautifully-prepared local ingredients and bottomless coffee. When able to dine inside, it's such a nice vibe. Excellent service and very reasonable pricing for Vermont-gourmet breakfast.
Farm store offers delicious prepared meals to warm up at home. Fresh produce, salads, sandwiches, lasagna, veggie chili, cheeses and meats at excellent prices. Worth the visit and enjoy a lovely walk on the farm/inn grounds.
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Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadFarm store offers delicious prepared meals to warm up at home. Fresh produce, salads, sandwiches, lasagna, veggie chili, cheeses and meats at excellent prices. Worth the visit and enjoy a lovely walk on the farm/inn grounds.
Organic and conventional produce and the exceptional prepared foods/deli are the highlights of this downtown market. Currently, 50 customers at a time but the line moves quickly and care is given to provide very safe service. Visit their website to call in your custom sandwich order: https://www.citymarket.coop/sandwiches
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City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveOrganic and conventional produce and the exceptional prepared foods/deli are the highlights of this downtown market. Currently, 50 customers at a time but the line moves quickly and care is given to provide very safe service. Visit their website to call in your custom sandwich order: https://www.citymarket.coop/sandwiches
Excellent busy restaurant has transitioned well to offer curbside or delivered lunch or dinner - sushi, stirfry, pad thai, and enormous noodle bowls.
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Asiana Noodle Shop
88 Church StExcellent busy restaurant has transitioned well to offer curbside or delivered lunch or dinner - sushi, stirfry, pad thai, and enormous noodle bowls.
Culture and Arts Scene
Walk to the Fleming for a peek into special Vermont collections as well as changing exhibits with always an eye to what is socially relevant; nice for a rainy day or as part of visit to UVM campus.
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Fleming Museum of Art
61 Colchester AveWalk to the Fleming for a peek into special Vermont collections as well as changing exhibits with always an eye to what is socially relevant; nice for a rainy day or as part of visit to UVM campus.
Always something happening here; food and art and craft beer and cocktails.
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ArtsRiot
400 Pine StAlways something happening here; food and art and craft beer and cocktails.
Such a nice small collection on campus; easy walk as from the guest suite as you explore the Hill Section and Champlain College.
Champlain College Art Gallery
Such a nice small collection on campus; easy walk as from the guest suite as you explore the Hill Section and Champlain College.
Hiking
Beautiful easy hike for all seasons with nice views from open ledge at summit. 45 minute drive south along Lake Champlain.
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Snake Mountain
Beautiful easy hike for all seasons with nice views from open ledge at summit. 45 minute drive south along Lake Champlain.
Winter trek up and over the Notch from Mount Mansfield/ Stowe to Cambridge/Smuggler's Notch Ski Area. Road is closed to traffic and minimally groomed to provide a packed surface to walk, snowshoe or use nordic/backcountry gear to explore. Views of ice falls and glades; gorgeous. Popular place on a bluebird sky day.
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Smugglers' Notch Visitor Center
Mountain RoadWinter trek up and over the Notch from Mount Mansfield/ Stowe to Cambridge/Smuggler's Notch Ski Area. Road is closed to traffic and minimally groomed to provide a packed surface to walk, snowshoe or use nordic/backcountry gear to explore. Views of ice falls and glades; gorgeous. Popular place on a bluebird sky day.
Lovely walk year-round with views of the bay and Lake Champlain. Use microspikes or snowshoes in the winter. Easy parking and just a 15 minute drive from Burlington.
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Niquette Bay State Park
274 Raymond RdLovely walk year-round with views of the bay and Lake Champlain. Use microspikes or snowshoes in the winter. Easy parking and just a 15 minute drive from Burlington.
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Weatherproof Gear
Vermonter’s say that if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute. And that there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. So, to ensure a comfortable visit: bring layers of clothing that wick moisture away from your body when you’ll be active, lots of layers to add or subtract as needed, and practical gear ( shoes and boots with good grippy tread, water repellent jackets, hats, and insulated outerwear for September through April.) Burlington trends warmer thanks to the Champlain Valley and lake effects.
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Saturday Farmers Market
Gorgeous produce, artisan breads and treats, and handcrafted art - check it out Saturday am until 1ish. Burlington South End on Pine Street. A great long walk that passes craft brewers, funky antique shops, and through Church Street Marketplace.
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Burlington Greenway & Waterfront Park
This is the heart of Burlington, connecting the north and south neighborhoods of the city together at the lake. Walk, roll, or run for over 30 possible miles that wind through the city - perfect for ditching your car - and trace along the lake (locals call this section the “bike path”) for incredible views of the Adirondack mountains and the BTV cityscape. Quiet and tranquil in the early morning and bustling with activity late afternoon and weekends.