Wondering how to spend an afternoon on Burlington’s waterfront? We got you covered with our list of three activities that you may not have done yet!

1. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is a research and educational institution dedicated to preserving and sharing the extraordinary cultural and natural resources of Lake Champlain. While their exhibits are not located in Burlington they have an upcoming event that has many Burlingtonians excited!

Tour The Lois McClure from July 3-7 in Burlington, VT!

More info can be found here

2. Waterfront Diving Center

Diving and snorkeling will open up an entirely new world to you! Waterfront Diving Center makes it accessible to anyone who wants to try.  Conveniently located on Burlington’s Historic Lake Champlain Waterfront. Their storefront is located opposite Perkins Pier Municipal Marina.

If you have ever dreamt of diving around sunken ships this is the place to go! Lake Champlain is home to many sunken ships that are over 100 years old!

Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM

More info can be found here.

3.Echo, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

ECHO currently welcomes more than 167,000 visitors annually into a 34,500-square foot, award-winning LEED-certified facility. Through more than 100 interactive exhibits; 70 species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians; major changing exhibits; a 2,500-square foot early learning interactive space; ECHO encourages visitors to view the natural environment as part of their neighborhood and to explore, learn about, and consider opportunities for stewardship.

Echo is very family friendly! Come check it out! Open 7 days a week from 10 AM – 5 PM. The gift shop is open to the public and has a large toy selection!

More info can be found here.