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Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, VT

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Church Street Marketplace

Church St between Main St and Pearl St · Burlington, VT

Why you should go…

Church Street Marketplace is an open-air pedestrian mall running four blocks of Church Street between Main and Pearl Streets in downtown Burlington. You can browse more than 45 local retailers selling clothing, gifts and art, and pick from over 30 restaurants. Designed by Carr & Lynch Associates and built in 1980 and 1981, the marketplace also hosts events through the year.

  • #pedestrian mall
  • #shopping street
  • #downtown burlington
  • #restaurants
  • #street festivals

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Church Street Marketplace, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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  • Sport & Outdoor
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    Vermont Chamber of Commerce

    Free

    Vermont's state chamber of commerce, which administers the state's official tourism marketing program and travel guides.

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