HOST AN EVENT ON LAKE CHMPLAIN
Hold a meeting or event in Burlington, and the after-hours options are limitless. Lake Champlain offers outstanding sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, along with an abundance of other recreational opportunities. We’re also just 40 minutes away from top-notch skiing, snowboarding, and hiking. Bond with colleagues and clients on a cruise with the Spirit of Ethan Allen, a stroll on our idyllic waterfront, or an evening with the Lake Monsters, Burlington’s hometown baseball team. And for lovers of shopping, downtown and the famous Church Street Marketplace offers the best of local and national retailers, all within a short walk from these premier hotels.
Here is a quick list of hotels, venues, and other local business that can help you execute the perfect event. Plus, the team at Hello Burlington is here to help you find the perfect property or venue for your upcoming event in Burlington. Reach out to get the planning process started!
HOTELS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
The Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain is one of Burlington's premier properties with 258 rooms and event spaces overlooking majestic Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.
Hotel Vermont
Hotel Vermont is Burlington's boutique locally owned hotel boasting 125 rooms comprised of and showcasing Vermont products, foods, craft beers and libations. Being located blocks from the Church Street Marketplace and the Burlington Waterfront, provides guests with a complete Burlington experience.
Courtyard Burlington Harbor
The Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor is situated overlooking Lake Champlain, offering 161 rooms and stunning views over the Adirondack Mountains
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Burlington
The Hilton Garden Inn, located in the heart of downtown and within a very short walking distance to the Burlington Waterfront, Church Street Marketplace, and other downtown activities making this a perfect urban getaway.
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES+ATTRACTIONS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center
The Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center is a local non-profit as well as excellent event venue. Located on the Burlington Waterfront with direct access to Lake Champlain, the Sailing Center maintains a 3rd floor indoor/outdoor event space ideal for up too 100 people.
Shelburne Museum
One of Vermont’s most iconic museums, located in Shelburne, VT approximately 7-miles south of downtown Burlington, the Shelburne Museum offers multiple unique and authentic meeting spaces from the Ticonderoga Steamboat, to a Vermont “Round-Barn” that showcases iconic Vermont scenery and the agricultural history of the state.
Hula Lakeside
Located in Burlington’s South End, Hula Lakeside is a co-working and event space designed to attract some of the nation’s top talent. A unique event venue located on the shores of Lake Champlain and situated next to Burlington’s Surf Club, Hula can accommodate larger meetings and conventions while catering to the needs of attendees and event planners.
RESTAURANTS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN
The Spot on the Dock
1 King St, Burlington, VT 05401
An eclectic, surf-inspired, dockside restaurant along the Burlington waterfront. The Spot on the Dock is open seasonally, although their opening dates can vary depending on the weather. It is typically normal to see them open anytime in May and by Memorial Day at the latest.
Hours: (Seasonal) Daily: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Splash at the Boathouse
2 College St, Burlington, VT 05401
There is always a time and place for fine dining. There is also always a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy a sunset with a frozen drink in hand. Splash at the Boathouse is the ideal location to find yourself for an afternoon or evening on the waterfront.
Hours: (Seasonal) Daily: 12:00 - 9:00pm
181 Battery St, Burlington, VT 05401
Burlington’s premier seafood restaurant - The Shanty on the Shore prides themselves on old fashioned fresh seafood. Boasting gorgeous views over Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, the Shanty is a go to for a family dinner with a view.
Hours: Everyday (12:00pm - 8:00pm)
Deep City at Foam Brewers
112 Lake St, Burlington, VT 05401
A Foam Brewers Project, Deep City is situated along Burlington’s Waterfront Park with a front-facing view of Lake Champlain. Serving a wide variety of epic dishes, Deep City also benefits from an extensive list of craft beers provided by Foam Brewers as well as guest beers from some of the best local, national, and international breweries.
Hours: Thursday - Monday (4:00pm - 9:00pm)
Skinny Pancake
60 Lake St Unit 1a Burlington, VT
The Skinny Pancake in Burlington is one of many of their epic crepe based franchises throughout the northeast. With a hyper focus on supporting local communities and creating a sustainable food shed. The Skinny Pancake has been a leader in our local restaurant community for a while now. A quick stroll down Battery Street, College Street, or around Waterfront Park and you will likely pass by the Skinny Pancake. Great for a quick drink, dinner with friends, or a hearty brunch before a day of adventuring.
Hours: Everyday (8:00am - 3:00pm)
