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Things to do with kids in Burlington
Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places
Things to do with kids in Burlington — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Burlington. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.
Good to know this fall
Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.
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Shelburne Museum
4.8 (2,156)6000 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482, USAA well-rated museum in Burlington.
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Shelburne Farms
4.8 (1,382)1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482, USAA well-rated non profit organization in Burlington.
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Champlain Valley Exposition
4.3 (1,937)105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USAA well-rated event venue in Burlington.
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ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
4.6 (2,216)1 College St, Burlington, VT 05401, USAA well-rated museum in Burlington.
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Waterfront Park
4.7 (3,822)20 Lake St, Burlington, VT 05401, USAA well-rated park in Burlington.
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Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
4.5 (1,799)6655 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482, USAA well-rated manufacturer in Burlington.
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Causeway Park
4.8 (486)178 Mills Point Rd, Colchester, VT 05446, USAA well-rated park in Burlington.
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North Beach Park
4.5 (1,030)Burlington, VT 05401, USAA well-rated park in Burlington.
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Get Air Trampoline Park
4.1 (984)25 Omega Dr, Williston, VT 05495, USAA well-rated amusement center in Burlington.
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Leddy Park
4.5 (614)216 Leddy Park Rd, Burlington, VT 05408, USAA well-rated park in Burlington.
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World's Tallest Filing Cabinet
4.3 (976)220 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, USAA well-rated tourist attraction in Burlington.
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Red Rocks Park
4.7 (714)4 Central Ave, South Burlington, VT 05403, USAA well-rated park in Burlington.
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Lake Champlain Chocolates Flagship Store
4.5 (1,276)750 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401, USAA well-rated chocolate shop in Burlington.
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Maple Street Park and Pool
4.6 (533)75 Maple St, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USAA well-rated park in Burlington.
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Oakledge Park
4.7 (962)11 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, USAA well-rated park in Burlington.
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How were these things to do with kids in Burlington chosen?
Each place starts from current local listing data for Burlington, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.
How current is this guide?
This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.
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