Free & Cheap Things to Do in South Burlington, VT

  • The list below includes 104 free or cheap things to do in or near South Burlington, Vermont, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Arcades and Movie Theaters.
  • From Overlook Park to Dorset Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Burlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, Stowe, Plattsburgh and Shelburne.
  • The list below includes 104 free or cheap things to do in or near South Burlington, Vermont, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Arcades and Movie Theaters.
  • From Overlook Park to Dorset Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Burlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, Stowe, Plattsburgh and Shelburne.
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3.7 Miles
56% 16 votes
Camping Site 60 Institute Road, Burlington, VT 05408 MoreLess Info
North Beach Campground & Park is a beachside park with a variety of amenities. It features picnic areas with barbecue grills, restrooms, beach access, playground areas, and a shelter capable of accommodating large groups.
3.9 Miles
91% 77 votes
Parks 60 Institute Road, Burlington, VT 05401 MoreLess Info
North Beach Park offers a picnic area complete with tables and grills, a snack bar, restrooms, and foot showers. The park also has a reserveable shelter that can accommodate up to 80 people.
4.0 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 2630 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 MoreLess Info
Operating since 1964, Champlain Lanes Bowling features 16 lanes of bowling including automatic scoring, bumper lanes and cosmic bowling. The bowling alley has a bar and grill as well as arcade video game machines.
4.1 Miles
76% 93 votes
Historic Homes Route 127, Burlington, VT MoreLess Info
Built in 1787, the Ethan Allen Homestead is the original historic home of Vermont's founder. The site has been preserved and converted into a living history museum that shows daily life of 18th century Vermont.
5.7 Miles
90% 10 votes
Dog Park Starr Farm Rd Curtis Avenue, Burlington, VT 05408 MoreLess Info
Along with space to run and fetch, Starr Farm Dog Park offers a variety of playground equipment created just for dogs. The park is further divided into sections for small and large dogs and provides seating for pet owners.
6.2 Miles
95% 59 votes
Other Entertainment Porters Point Road, Colchester, VT MoreLess Info
Open during the spring and summer seasons, the Sunset Drive-In Theatre is a classic outdoor cinema. Popular movies are offered in a two-film arrangement, and there are small playgrounds beneath the screens for children.
6.4 Miles
91% 22 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 3181 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05408 MoreLess Info
Auer Family Boathouse rents out kayaks, canoes, and rowboats to the public that can fit either one or two people. The boathouse also has kayaks specifically fit for the ocean or the nearby river.
6.6 Miles
90% 437 votes
Farms & Ranches 102 Harbor Rd., Shelburne, VT 05482 MoreLess Info
Tours of Selburne Farms are offered four times throughout the day between May and October every year. The tours begin at the Welcome Center and can even include a side trip to the Children's Farmyard which focuses on educational, hands-on activities for kids.
6.8 Miles
96% 824 votes
Art Museum 6000 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT 05482 MoreLess Info
Roughly 80,000 pieces of folk art and similar works are displayed at the Shelburne Museum. In addition to the central collection, there are landscaped gardens and a cafe offering light meals and snacks.
6.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Falls Road, Shelburne, VT 5482 MoreLess Info
Laplatte Nature Park spans 125 acres and offers trails for walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, with side paths leading to the Laplatte River. There is also a community garden that houses flowers, plants, and fruits within the park.
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