People walking on Church Street in Burlington VT

There's something for everyone in Vermont.

Hosting your event at the University of Vermont allows attendees to enjoy many of the state's best attractions. 

You can explore the outdoors, enjoy world-class meals and libations and experience our thriving artistic community - all within a short distance from campus! Your University Event Services conference coordinator can recommend activities, make bookings and arrange for transportation.

Food & Drink

When you're in Vermont, you're never far from a good meal. With a robust farm to table network our local cuisine is second to none! 

Church Street in summer

Our campus is walking distance to the renowned Church Street Marketplace, a pedestrian dining and shopping center with tons of options to satisfy your craving

Explore one of the state's Brewery Trails (like the Burlington Trail) or buy tickets for the City Brew Tours bus for a guided experience (with a driver)

Eat your way up and down the Vermont Cheese Trail

Visit a sugar house to get a taste of real Vermont maple syrup

No list would be complete the Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour 

On Saturday mornings the Burlington Farmer's Market is a popular destination (the winter market is held on campus in the Davis Center!)

Recreation & Adventure

Engage your event attendees beyond the conference room with a team-building activities, unforgettable adventures and the beauty of Vermont! 

Kayakers on Lake Champlain

There are several golf courses close to UVM's campus

Walk down the hill to Burlington Waterfront Park

Engage in memorable team building activities with the UVM Adventure Ropes Course

Cruise Lake Champlain aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen

There is an extensive network of local road bike trails to explore

Explore the mountains of the Green Mountain State with hiking and some of the best mountain biking in the east

On campus, take advantage of the campus 5K loop, or work with our team to rent a field to host your own field day

Arts, Entertainment & Culture

Vermont has a history of makers and that legacy continues today - art is everywhere you look! 

Blown glass sculpture

Visit UVM's Fleming Museum of Art

Burlington City Arts is a great resource to find galleries and events

The nearby Shelburne Museum is a unique cultural experience set on 45 acres with gardens, historical buildings, art exhibits and more

Grab the family and head to the ECHO Center to learn about the ecology of Lake Champlain through interactive exhibits 

Head downtown to catch a show at the Flynn Center for Performing Arts

Visit Higher Ground for a concert 

Have a laugh at Vermont Comedy Club

 

Let's get started planning your stay in Vermont!

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