Church Street Marketplace is a good place to look for a restaurant in Burlington with lots of varied choices. For shopping, there are a few unique stores, but also a fair selection of chains. Its better than a mall, but not the most unique shopping destination. There's a fountain at the top that kids and dogs love to admire and... more

I disagree with the last review about feeling unsafe on church st. There was plenty of police presence when I was there. Sure there are some punk kids hanging about, but many of them are wearing $100 north face fleece jackets and just trying to be rebels. more

Look, this place is famous, and has a lot of great shops and restaurants. It's easy to kill an afternoon here and almost everyone comes away with a bag or two. (TIP: make sure to check out Lake Champlain Chocolates). BUT BE WARNED: Church St. has a serious "street kid" and homeless issue. During the day, there are hordes of... more

My mother and father both grew up in Burlington, and my grandparents and aunts/uncles/cousins still live there, so I am a frequent visitor. This last visit, I went to do some shopping downtown and had a blast. It's no secret why they call it Church St. - there is a huge church at one end of the pedestrian mall. Church... more

I visited Burlington for the first time three summers ago and found it to be one of the most friendly and attractive cities in the country. Part of the reason I feel this way is because of my experiences at the Church Street Marketplace. It's a downtown pedestrian mall, but it truly feels like the center of town. If you... more