Local Amenities and Attractions
Schools
Shelburne Community School website: http://www.scsvt.org/
Champlain Valley Union High School website: http://www.cvuhs.org/
Shelburne Private Beach
Located at the end of Beach Road. Facility is accessible to Shelburne Residents by purchasing an annual beach sticker available through the Parks and Recreation Department. Facilities include swimming, boat launch, volleyball, tetherball, playground and bath house. 1.5 Acres.
Shelburne Farms
Shelburne Farms is a membership-supported, nonprofit environmental education center and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. Our mission is to cultivate a conservation ethic in students, educators and families who come here to learn. Casual visitors may enjoy the walking trails, children’s farmyard, inn, restaurant, property tours and special events. To pursue our mission, we practice rural land uses that are environmentally, economically and culturally sustainable.
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
Located just outside the Village of Shelburne, on Route 7, The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory offers year round tours of the facilities.
Parks & Recreation
Shelburne offers several outdoor activities locations including Shelburne Bay. Shelburne Bay features a boat launch, as well as a hiking path located off of Bay Road. One entrance accesses the Bike and Recreation Path open for walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The other accesses the boat ramp area managed by the Fish and Wildlife Department. 104 Acres. The Recreation Path also connects with the Ti-Haul Trail across Bay Road from the parking lot. The trail is just over a mile long and connects to Harbor Road, just west of the Shelburne Community School.
Burlington's Department of Parks and Recreation offers biking paths, dog parks, a designated skate park, fishing, beach areas and lakeside camping sites.
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center
Our award-winning "green" building is set on upon the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain. Here you'll discover 60 species of fish, amphibians, and reptiles, major traveling exhibitions, and the multimedia Awesome Forces Theater. For hands-on fun, dive into over 100 interactive experiences, including the Beluga Whale Dig! and Be a Watershed Weather Reporter - where you can star in, edit, and even take home a DVD of your own weather report, from our cool TV studio. Next, check out daily ECHO Encounters, including Live Animal Feedings & Demos, and many more family-friendly activities. And how about a big hug from our red-spotted newt mascot, NEWTon? Then relax on our upper deck for panoramic views of the Lake and Adirondack Mountains - you might even see Champ, the Lake monster! Oh, and don't miss browsing through ECHO's Eclectic Gift Shop before strolling to the Lake Champlain Navy Memorial, with its heroic "Lone Sailor" statue.
Skiing
Local ski resorts include: Bolton Valley, Stowe Mountain Resort & Ski Area, Smuggler's Notch Resort & Ski Area, Sugarbush Mountain Ski Area, Mad River Glen and Jay Peak.
Church Street Marketplace
The heart of downtown Burlington! Offers shopping, dining, entertainment, and a Farmer's Market featuring locally grown and organic goods! The Flynn Theater located on Main street offers year round performances. Local art galleries host exhibits highlighting artists work from around the area. Burlington Town Center houses fine retailers such as Macy's, Old Navy, The Gap and Pottery Barn, among dozens of others.
Golf
The Shelburne/Burlington area boasts several high end golf courses including Kwiniaska Golf Club, Burlington Country Club and Vermont National Country Club.
University Mall
Located in South Burlington, The University Mall is Vermont's largest enclosed shopping center! Over 70 fine shops and services under one roof, including Sears, Kohl's, The Bon-Ton, JCPenney, Gap and many more!
Vineyards & Breweries
Shelburne Vineyards: We planted our first vines in1998. The first harvest was in Fall 2000 and the wines were first released to the public in August 2001. We have maintained organic certification by NOFA-Vt since 2000. Our new Winery/Tasting Room on Rt. 7 opened in Dec 2007. To date we have 3 vineyard sites in Shelburne which include the following varieties: Cayuga, LaCrescent, Louise Swenson, Marquette, St Croix, Riesling, Traminette, Vidal, Vignoles, and Zweigelt. Our new winery contains state of the art equipment including temperature jacketed stainless steel fermenting tanks controlled by a glycol chilling system, Oak cooperage, a computer controlled 16 HL press, a remote controlled pump, and an automated bottling line.
Snow Farm Winery: Located in South Hero in the Islands, Snow Farm offers picturesque views and outdoor free concerts throughout the summer months.
Boyden Valley Winery: Located in a restored 1825 carriage barn on our family farm, the Boyden Valley Winery is steeped in the culture and agricultural heritage of Vermont’s Green Mountains. From 8000 grapevines and 100 acres of maple trees, lovingly tended by our family for four generations, we craft wines that feature only the finest locally grown fruit from the loamy soils of the Lamoille River Valley. The care with which we’ve nurtured the Boyden Farm for 100 years lends itself to traditional winemaking techniques, producing wines clean to the palate and balanced. All of our wines are fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to produce elegant, lively whites, and medium bodied reds full with character. Aged in time–honored French Oak casks our cellars yield mature, European–style wines. Boyden Valley Winery is open year round and visitors are invited to experience the wine making process from vine to bottle. Come share our passion for making wine.
