home Plan Your Burlington Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Lake Champlain waterfront vibes with craft beer capital golf
Burlington is the craft beer capital of the East Coast with a walkable waterfront downtown, quality golf, and Lake Champlain water sports. Play courses with Adirondack and Green Mountain views, then hit the Church Street pedestrian mall for one of the best bar crawls in New England. The brewery scene alone is worth the trip.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Burlington — curated for groups.
4 coursesSummer, Fall BTV (10 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 10-16
$500-$1800/night
South Burlington / Shelburne waterfront
lake views deck outdoor grill hot tub parking
house Sleeps 8-14
$400-$1200/night
Downtown Burlington / Hill Section
walkable to Church Street parking multiple bedrooms patio
Dining
Hen of the Wood Burlington $$$$ farm-to-table Burlington outpost of the legendary Stowe restaurant — mushroom dishes, local sourcing, and a stunning cocktail program
Farmhouse Tap & Grill $$ casual Church Street burger spot with local beef, craft beers, and a big patio — perfect post-golf meal
Leunig's Bistro $$$ upscale French bistro on Church Street with outdoor seating — mussels, steak frites, and people watching
American Flatbread $$ casual Wood-fired flatbreads with local ingredients and Zero Gravity craft beer brewed on-site
Misery Loves Co. $$ casual Winooski creative diner with a cult following — small but mighty with inventive dishes
Guild Tavern $$$$ steakhouse Farm-to-table wood-fired grill featuring local beef over Vermont hardwood with a private dining room for groups
4.5 stars Nightlife
Foam Brewers brewpub Waterfront brewery with some of the best hazy IPAs in the country and Lake Champlain views
Zero Gravity Craft Brewery brewpub Pine Street brewery with a huge tap list and an industrial-chic taproom
Nectar's Late Night dive Where Phish got their start — legendary Burlington music venue and bar with gravy fries
Radio Bean Late Night cocktail Bohemian coffeehouse-bar hybrid with live music every night and a loyal locals scene
Activities Burlington Brewery Trail brewery half day $20-$50/pp
Foam, Zero Gravity, Burlington Beer Co., Switchback, and more — one of the best brewery walks in America
Lake Champlain Boat Cruise boat rental 2-3 hours $25-$50/pp
Sunset cruise on Lake Champlain with views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains
Shelburne Farms Tour winery 2-3 hours $15-$30/pp
Historic 1,400-acre working farm with cheese tastings, walking trails, and lake views
Church Street Pedestrian Mall brewery 2-3 hours $0-$50/pp
4-block pedestrian mall with shops, restaurants, street performers, and bar-hopping — the heart of Burlington
Lake Champlain Kayaking kayaking 2-3 hours $40-$70/pp
Paddle the Burlington waterfront with mountain views in every direction
