RECREATION

Recreation Areas

Main Street Landing at Burlington's Waterfront
60 Lake St • Burlington, VT 05401
Burlington Waterfront
802-657-3377
Bike, rollerblade, dine, see a movie or a play, visit shops, go to the park, sit overlooking the lake and Adirondack Mountains, view the most beautiful sunset in the world, go out on a boat, fish, swim, visit a museum or just relax and enjoy this special place - the Burlington Waterfront. map

Waterfront Boat Rentals
53 Lavalley Lane • Burlington, VT 05401
Maple Street
802-864-4858
Discover Lake Champlain, at your own pace, your own way. Pack a picnic, and paddle or motor your way around coves, bays, islands, beaches. Swim, fish, play in a scenic wonderland like no other. Call to reserve a kayak, canoe, or powerboat. more... map
Winds of Ireland
Burlington Community Boathouse • Burlington, VT 05401
1 College Street
802-863-5090
Offering half day, full day, or week long sailing on Lake Champlain. The meticulously maintained fleet offers comfort and modern amenities for days of cruising ease and fun with U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captains. more... map

Bowl New England
17 Mountain View Drive • Colchester, VT 05446
802-655-3468
Offer family fun seven days a week. map
Milton Bowling Center
29 Middle Road • Burlington, VT 05468
In Nearby Milton
802-893-6116
Featuring the latest automatic scoring, automatic bumpers for the children, a snack bar, and a full bar. more... map

Catamount Family Center
592 Governor Chittenden Road • Burlington, VT 05495
About 20 Miles Away in Williston
802-879-6001 or 802-878-2180, 888-680-1011
Catamount Family Center is one of the largest outdoor recreational facilities in Chittenden County. Now officially a not-for-profit business, they offer mountain bike trails, races, and other events, plus a summer mountain bike camp for kids. more... map
Local Motion Trailside Center
1Steele Street #103 • Burlington, VT 05401
Burlington Bike Path Adjacent to Union Station
802-652-2453
The Local Motion Trailside Center provides more than 30 different free maps, brochures and guides to walking and biking around the area. In addition, the Trailside Center offers bicycle rentals. more... map

Champ Charters
78 Main Street • Burlington, VT 05401
802-864-3790 or 802-355-7678
Offering sportfishing aboard Champ with U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain Paul H. Boileau. more... map
Sea Horse Charters
407 Colchester Avenue • Burlington, VT 05401
802-863-6142
Offering fishing charters. map

Classic Outfitters
861 Williston Road • Burlington, VT 05403
802-860-7375
They offer tackle and supplies for fly fishing, spin/bait fishing, Lake Champlain, and bass/saltwater fishing. They have fly fishing and fly tying classes run by certified instructors, and they can arrange guided day trips. They are also a complete travel gear and outdoor clothing retailer. map
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
60 Institute Rd • Burlington, VT 05401
North Beach
802-865-6777, 802-253-2317
Vermont's leading paddle sports rental and instruction - offering new boat demos, rental canoes and kayaks, paddling and safety instruction, river trips, lakeside rentals, kids paddling programs and more. Whether it's a quiet-water river journey through the enchanting Vermont countryside or a breathtaking sea kayak tour along Lake Champlain, Umiak offers tours and instruction for all ages, abilities and interests. more... map

Canoe Imports
370 Dorset Street • Burlington, VT 05403
802-651-8760
Canoe Imports specializes in canoes, kayaks, and l sail boats. Accessories include the necessities - paddles, life jackets, car-top carriers and all the extras such as gear bags, clothing, footwear, books, motor brackets, et cetera. more... map
PaddleWays
P.O. Box 65125 • Burlington, VT 05401
802-238-0674
With partners at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and Vermont Bicycle Touring, PaddleWays provides guided kayak tours and instruction, including custom inn to inn tours. more... map
True North Kayak Tours
53 Nash Place • Burlington, VT 05401
802-658-0221
Offering guided kayak tours. Instructors teach introductory skills, basic paddling strokes, launching, landing and safety. Day and sunset tours as well as camping trips are available on Lake Champlain, or any lake of your choice. Flexible scheduling and groups rates available. map

Let's Go Sailing
at the foot of Maple Street
802-735-4165
Sailing tours and romantic cruises on Lake Champlain are offered at Let's Go Sailing. You will sail in a Tanzer 22 from Perkins Pier. more... map

Volkswalk
60 Battery Street • Burlington, VT 05401
802-462-2019
Join the group for a six mile walk along the shores of Lake Champlain and through Church Street Marketplace. more... map
Winooski River Bike Ferry
1 Steele Street, #103 • Burlington, VT 05401
802-652-2453
Offers a great opportunity for families to explore this 13 mile rail trail. Walkers and cyclists can traverse the Winooski River delta on this regular ferry service. more... map