Church Street Marketplace

My wife and I visited Church Street Marketplace while we were in Burlington. Thought the concept was nice, and there were definitely plenty of shops and eateries. There was also live performances when we were there. It's a nice walk, and you can definitely spend a couple of hours there easily. Some of the surrounding area is not necessarily in the best shape, but I think that is true with most downtown areas.

I love church street! The vibe, people, and atmosphere are all welcoming, and friendly! I live in NY but have visited church street for shopping, tattoos, food, and this time a piercing at The Prik! Church Street is dog friendly! There are no vehicles, or parking right on church street... But their are multiple parking garages. If you are handicap, and show your tag, parking is free. We went on Labor Day this last visit, and parking was free for everyone in the parking garages for the holiday! A great place to spend the day!

We stopped in Burlington on our way home from a long driving trip to Canada. We stayed at a Hampton inn nearby and drove into town to look around and have dinner. Before dinner, we walked along Church Street, a pedestrian only street, looking at all the bars and restaurants. A really lively area full of happy people.

Walking upon the historic brick expanse of the Church Street Marketplace, you are immersed in a vibrant summer tapestry of live music and street performance. A convergence of youthful energy and timeless elegance. The air is filled with the harmonious sounds of the season. ​This environment is a testament to the dynamic and evolving nature of human culture. It represents a continuous synthesis of tradition and contemporary expression, a principle that echoes throughout all forms of life on Earth

Beautiful but please with the beggars at least do something cool or different or music anything other then coming at you over and over. Business were great and food even better

We spent a couple of hours at the Church Street Marketplace over the 4th of July and had a great time. It was lively with lots of people, but not so crowded that we couldn’t find a table for a meal or a drink. The live music added a nice touch. Unfortunately, we did end up with two parking tickets, as we mistakenly thought parking was free on Saturdays

Aside from a few visitors who seemed to be dealing with personal challenges, this is a great spot in Burlington. There are plenty of interesting shops, great restaurants, and it’s definitely worth a visit. Just go with an open mind, be polite, and you’ll have a good experience.

This is a pedestrian-only street for a few blocks that has a very nice selection of many different shops and restaurants.

Beautiful place with so many cute stores near the water. It's easy to find options for everyone.

I just moved here... I was going for a jog around the city at 11 pm after work, and a city worker stopped me, hassled me on my wardrobe, and told me "there's street thugs that want to kill me." And I should be careful and stay indoors. VT touts hospitality, but this is the least welcome I've felt anywhere in the country. I guess don't walk around here at night?

The best way to describe the modern Church Street Marketplace experience, is like a fake diamond covered in spots. If you're looking for an actual Vermont experience, go literally anywhere else! As some who was born in Burlington and spent most of my life in the Church Street Marketplace, I can wholeheartedly say that what was once the heart of Burlington has now become a kind of "tourist trap/destination." If you were looking for an actual Vermont experience here, you're 10 years too late. The mayor has personally molded it into a place purely for profit, and not the actual residents. Almost all of the stores are not locally owned, and the few places that are so are few and far between, and have been forced to jack-up their prices due to the rent being incredibly high. Places, now attractions, that do remain, like City Hall Park and anything *actually* valued by Vermonters, have been torn down and reproduced to appease what they think tourists "may want," instead of being the actual Burlington people come to experience. Having so much change on Church Street, but leaving the surrounding area's residents uncared for (especially including the homeless, drug addicts, or people in need of mental help) left to the waste-side. When tourists come, they become shocked and turned off by the experience..

We visited Church Street Marketplace in early January right after the New Year. It was sunny however it was very cold out. We enjoyed going into the beautiful stores, art galleries and restaurants. The people were very nice and friendly. We will visit again.

I love the concept here. The Church Street Marketplace extends four long blocks from Main Street at the south end to Pearl Street at the north end and it is an entirely pedestrian mall. No vehicles allowed, though they can cross at College, Bank and Cherry Streets. Retail shopping, art galleries, restaurants, bars, ice cream shops - yes, Ben & Jerry's is here - and clothing and gifts and all sorts of great stuff that is designed to separate you from your money. Awesome! Here's what is absolutely wrong and had me paying close attention: There are minimal traffic bollards anywhere along this walkway. Not at either end and not on the middle cross streets. This is a terrorist attack waiting to happen and I am truly disappointed that the City of Burlington has left this vulnerability open. Get it together, people! It's happened in Israel and Europe countless times. Don't think it can't happen in America because it has already. Just this month in Iowa https://finance.yahoo.com/news/arrest-made-truck-ramming-protest-214927701.html and elsewhere https://www.justsecurity.org/71431/vehicle-ramming-the-evolution-of-a-terrorist-tactic-inside-the-us/. You are doing your citizens and visitors a disservice by not protecting them with easy and cheap barriers that would prevent vehicles from being intentionally (or accidentally) driven into this pedestrian area. [Review 17838 overall - 34 in Vermont - 1359 of 2022.]

This was an ok way to spend some time in Burlington. I'm not a huge fan of tourist traps unless there is something significant or cultural or historical. I will say that the pretty streets and the old architecture are reasons to come visit but I wasn't a fan of the overpriced stores and so-so food options. Granted I didn't eat at every location and some the "best" restaurants, according to the internets, are here but I can't lie and say it didn't look tourist trap-y. Finding parking was a bit of a bear but we ended up in one of the close parking garages that only charged about $1 per hour. We almost had to circle twice to find a spot but were lucky enough to find one on at the last moment. Would I recommend coming here? Yeah, pretty much just to say that you did and to check out this bustling tourist area. Don't be afraid of the parking garages, they are your best bet for parking.

We've stayed in Burlington several times at the Hilton Garden because it is in close proximity walking distance to Church Street Marketplace. Lots of small businesses such as Lake Champlain Chocolates, Frog Hollow, Homeport, Lovevermont 802, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Smugglers Notch, Vermont Flannel, Kiss The Cook, several fine jewelry stores and of course many great restaurants and places for adult beverages (including the Whiskey Room, one of our personal favorites). Even though some of my favorite stores have closed or relocated (Macy's, LL Bean, Gap, Eddie Bauer) and the ongoing construction of City Place is never ending, there is plenty to do.

It's the main outdoor shopping district in downtown Burlington. It has a Ben and Jerry's, a high end outdoor clothing and gear shop (like an REI), a Subway, and many restaurants and bars. It's a great hangout spot if you have nothing else doing. I parked a few blocks away in a garage that gives 2-hours free. There are a bunch of those around. You can walk from here down to the lake. If you have never been to Burlington before--check it out. I know that if I lived here--I would come here periodically.

This place has everything! Lots of dining and shopping options. Many dispensaries near City Hall as required to be a distance from schools. Interesting people watching from the cross bearing guys to the naked man with his selfie stick

Went here with my parents during our Vermont Vacation on August 27th 2023. The Church Street Marketplace is basically a open street mall that consists of local shops and restaurants, as well as franchises like Subway and Ben and Jerrys. We parked around the corner from Phoenix books, in a parking garage that seemed a bit snug for bigger vehicles like our truck. other trucks that we noticed pulled out seemed a bit snug too. Our first stop was Phoenix Books, which was a big bookstore that sold books, and i ended up buying one from there. We walked around, went near a comic book store that was on the edge of the marketplace. Outta nowhere a black man comes out with a gun, and shouted something that i couldn't hear, and did fire a few rounds towards what seemed to be an empty area... To be honest, that made me feel very unsafe, especially since there could have been kids around, and someone could have been seriously hurt. We did see cops later on, so maybe that was taken care of. We also started walking the other way when we realized this person had a gun. Also, one is walking around and we see homeless people, which can ruin the touristy vibe. Anyways, we walked into A Vinyl record store, which was really cool to see sealed vinyls from the 70's and 80's, as well as jazz vinyls. We didn't buy anything but browsed around. After walking and not finding much, we decided to go eat at Ken's Pizza & pub, which had a tiki bar, and that was very enjoyable. After ken's pizza, we went to our car and went sightseeing from the view of the car. Recommend this place for the unique shops. Probably won't be here again unfortunately.

Came here on a weekend evening and it was a lively scene with folks out walking, dining, or just enjoying the outdoors. So many restaurants and other shops here, and it is so great that it's a pedestrian-only strip. We noticed a big police presence, which made me wonder if they've had security issues in Burlington. A nice amenity for the city.

The best way to describe Church Street is like a Walkplatz or outdoor mall. It's several blocks of shops, restaurants and retail establishments that is closed to vehicle traffic. We were there in June, and I particularly enjoyed the streams of Pride banners strung across above our heads. You could spend a whole day here, leisurely strolling and stopping for long rests at a cafe or Ben and Jerry's for ice cream. You can do a tasting of distillery goodness, or peruse a variety of sweet gift shops for gifts to take home to anyone who didnt come to Vermont with you. The end of the street is, you guess it, the Church for which it is named. You can also walk the whole bit in a short afternoon. Church street is cute and quaint and worth visiting if you're in Burlington.

There were some good stores and restaurants, however it was very pricey. There were no public bathrooms on church street itself, which was very inconvenient. However the biggest beef with church street was the surrounding neighborhood and some incidents that occurred while we were there --including running into a known sex offender who was selling sports cards on church street (we were informed about this as he was selling the cards) and having a customer attempt to steal from a store, then causing an offensive scene in the store, all of which occurred in front of my kids. It was not worth the drive. The waterfront was much better, but I don't recommend church street, even being from a large city

Very nice atmosphere. It was brutally cold but we manage to walk around the area. There is akot of shops and restaurants that you can enjoy shopping and after grab lunch or dinner.

From pedicures to bookstores to coffee shops there are lots of local shops to explore. The street was pretty filled out - not too many empty storefronts. Patios scattered throughout the street, mostly in front of coffee shops, make for a nice sunny spot to relax and people watch.

The Church Street Marketplace is a bustling outdoor pedestrian mall area between Pearl and Main in downtown Burlington. It's really similar to the feel of downtown Boulder, CO. My boyfriend and I spent quite a bit of time here during our visit to Burlington, checking out the shops, people watching, and visiting various bars and restaurants. It can get pretty crowded but everyone always seemed really happy to be there, which was nice. There are cobblestones that may be difficult for those with mobility limitations or weak ankles so be aware! There were street performers and buskers out and about, which made it even more fun to stroll around this area. My main complaint is that we could not find any public restrooms in this area. We had to purchase some drinks at the Starbucks to use the restroom there. I think there may have been restrooms in the mall, but that was under construction while we were there so they weren't open to the public. The signage in this area was also pretty bad, as we did find a sign that indicated public restrooms but we were not able to find them. We also noticed some other signs that were clearly turned around which was confusing before we got the lay of the land. Overall, a fun area to spend some time while in Burlington!

We spent the morning and afternoon just strolling the whole marketplace, window-shopping and and actually making some purchases. All kinds of shops-men's store, women's shops and boutiques, souvenirs and plenty more. The market place was a safe stroll with no actual traffic to worry about. Plenty of places to stop in and get a bite to eat or have a drink. It was nicely decorated for the holidays although while we were there it was to early to see the full affect of the lights. If you are in the area it is definitely a cool thing to do even if you don't shop and just people watch.

Nice place to walk around, shop and dine. Spent an hour walking around, window shopping and people watching. The place is not big, three blocks, what I expected and what I saw was different, not a bad thing - just expected more then what was there. It's a great place to visit, walk around and if you have time, walk to the water front and spend some time there as well.

Good little assortment of shops and boutiques. Sidewalk dining. Friendly folks. Check it out.

We finished up our trip to Vermont with a visit to this area in Burlington. We found this on yelp while looking for things to do in the area. We were not disappointed. We had a great lunch, enjoyed the shopping, and finished with Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. Great variety of shops as well as restaurants to enjoy while visiting. Definitely recommend this while you are in the area.

Stopped here and walked up and down while in town. Really liked the outdoor mall with shops and outdoor dining options. I would have liked to see more retail shops - it looks like several places had shuttered recently due to you know who, but overall it wasn't bad

Church Street Marketplace is the main strip in Burlington, VA with a beautiful church at one end and countless stores and shops heading toward the south part of town. If you need a public restroom here, you're out of luck. Only a few shops have restrooms like the Starbucks. They often have musicians playing for money in the summer.

I was able to stop at Church St Marketplace on my way to Montreal. I had heard many great things about this street and the amount of shops and stores that they had. We were able to find some amazing parking and utilizes the app to park which made it very easy. Church St was bustling with people. There were street vendors, lots of shops and plenty of restaurants and coffee shops. I would have to say that Church St had a very hipster vibe but was a great 1 hour stop of walking and stopping to eat. I enjoyed the gorgeous scenery and being able to see the church at the end. I would go back in a heartbeat to relax, walk, and shop.

Very cute place for walking around and checking out the shops but the security could definitely do a better job. We were aggressively barked at by a man at one point and later we watched a performer get sexually harassed by some guy for a while before she shook him off. It seems nothing is being done to address the issues the waiters and employees face here on a daily basis.

So many fun shops to look at and I loved the atmosphere around Christmas time. Window shopping is great and I the cute boutique type stores were my favorite. Definitely recommend the Golden Hour shop and Ben & Jerry's if you want a sweet treat!

Great place to visit with the family! The family and I came over thanksgiving break. We found this location thru trip advisor. Downtown Burlington is a very small city and church street marketplace feels like a mall I find in middle America. We came on 11/30/19 and there was a nice big tree. This marketplace is about 3 blocks long and is a small strip of small local stores/ shops/restaurants/ and art galleries. The family and I spent about 1.5-2 hours exploring, shopping, and perusing local goods. If your in the area this place is definitely worth checking out.

Church Street is a must when visiting Burlington. It is the heart of this little city and this instagram worthy street is especially beautiful during the fall and at christmas time. We were a little annoyed to see so many chain stores and restaurants here, but like any city if you find search to find the holes and hidden spots you will start to see the city for what it really is. This is a time I was really grateful that yelp helped us find those hidden spots. We were also a bit sad that there were little to no street vendors. Many of the reviews and tourism websites mention this - maybe because we were here on a bitter cold day in the fall? My advice would be to not jump the gun and get here super early when exploring but hit lake champlain and the surrounding areas and then come to church street late afternoon, dinner time when things are poppin. Overall, a fun (albeit touristy) must-see when visiting.

I have been to Church Street numerous times and I always LOVE it. I used to ski, so my first BTV trips were in the winter. I still found this area to be very charming even in the freezing cold winters. However, Burlington is at it's finest on a beautiful summer day. There are many great eateries and unique shops on this pedestrian friendly street. Definitely check this street out if you are in the area, it's fun to spend a hour or two browsing and getting a bite to eat. Be sure to see the nearby painted wall mural with all of Vermont's celebrities.

This place is packed in the summer. Its a great looking Street, closed off to cars/traffic. Lot of pricey restaurants and shops. I would give it 3 stars, with the forward thinking NO SMOKING rule to the street, 4 stars! What a great idea. Smoking is gross. Nice to go somewherere in life and not be bothered with disgusting and dangerous second hand smoke.

The Church Street Marketplace is cute and quirky with brand name chain stores and small mom 'n pop places. The shopping experience felt a little bit on the moderately pricey side so not great for many people. I think I enjoyed people and doggy watching the most. It's not a terrible way to spent and hour or two. It also helps that the covered parking garage gives you the first couple of hours free.

We were a little disappointed in the Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington. The pedestrian-only street is a great idea, but it was sad to see so many non-local stores in what we thought was a very locally oriented town. Probably the best shop was the Vermont craft store. Our attitude about the six-block strip wasn't improved by the fact that it was a hot day in late May, with temps reaching the high 80s. This is Northern Vermont in spring!?! On the plus side, there seemed to be a good deal of parking (moderately priced) nearby, plus some street parking. The indoor "mall" off Church Street where LL Bean and other stores are located is being renovated and redone -- apparently this has not been a success. I hope that when recreational marijuana in Vermont goes into effect in July 2018 this area will benefit.

I fell in love with the Crow Bookshop & the Lake Champlain Chocolate stores, but I was very disappointed to see that a lot of chain stores were in there. There's still some boutiques & independent stores that were fun to check out & shop around in, but the higher end chain stores deterred from the uniqueness of Church St. There's also a bunch of restaurants at one end with most of the shops at the other & most eateries offer outdoor seating to people-watch from. A few parking garages are nearby, with one even offering free parking for the first 2 or 3 hours, so that was nice to discover. The idea of a pedestrian street is great, but traffic does cross through at certain intersections, though not very often. It seemed oddly empty for the Sunday afternoon when we got there, but lots of the shops also close up between 6 & 8pm on Sundays it seems, so go sooner or on a different day.

Good to be back in VT! Church Street was bustling as ever with shoppers, strollers, and eaters tucked in every corner. Most recent visit was on a Thursday afternoon and street parking was nowhere to be found, so we drove around the block for the Bank Street entry for Marketplace Garage. It's free to park for under two hours. It was very handy to have such an easy access to the heart of Burlington!

The heart and pulse of Burlington, VT. (although I urge you to see more than this touristy core) Church Street Marketplace is iconic Burlington charm with its local eateries, boutique businesses, bookstores, murals and food stands. Everything about this pedestrian-friendly space is as cute as a button. My new favorite spot on Church Street has to be the Crow Book Store - the skylight in this establishment sang to my soul. Church Street is located just a few blocks from Lake Champlain and an easy walk from many of the Burlington hotels and BnBs. I can't help it, no matter the season, I have to snag a photo of Church Street Marketplace when visiting Burlington.

This is a really cool street. So cool that even if it is a tourist trap, I am sure both tourists and residents enjoy taking a stroll here. I did. I have an impression that this street used to open for traffics but no longer. Permanently. The streetscape is picturesque. The whole street is paved with red brick interlocking. Trees line along both sides. Statues and public arts are plenty. The buildings look old fashion New England style. Harbour front is nearby. There is a peaceful, joyful vibe in the air. We have no problem finding street meter parking. Nearby cafes have decent coffee.

Church Street was hands down the nicest and most charming pedestrian only mall I've been to. Hate to say it but it even outdoes Nicollet Mall where I'm from in Minneapolis, and it is actually entirely auto free instead of allowing busses and cabs as Nicollet Mall does. Burlington of course isn't all that big of a city, although it's not tiny either. It's urban but yet it's got small Old World village characteristics to it (see my photos). Not big but incredibly charming and with the endless sidewalk cafes on the multi block Church Street Marketplace it is a hit for sure. I was in this area primarily for the Ben & Jerry's factory tour and my gosh are the mountains in Vermont spectacular, and there are scenic mountain valleys everywhere. Church Street, as well as Burlington amazed me and was a great place to grab breakfast and coffee, absolutely loved it. I felt a little more like a tourist than an explorer here, but I enjoyed it very much. It's one of the few smaller cities that I'd actually make a destination of in that region given how much I love the many big competing Northeast cities. Not to say there aren't any interesting little cities out there because there are many. If time allows I enjoy exploring them, but when your'e choosing destinations out in this area it has to be great in order to draw people like me from all the big city destinations along the East Coast.

I just love it here. I have been a good handful of times and I am always so happy. I love walking into all of the little shops and look at things I would never buy in 1 million years. I love to get snacks to eat, check out as many restaurants as possible, and just take everything in. I feel like I am in a little town and this is my village where everyone is friendly and happy and loves me. I love coming here and I think I always will.

This is the center of it all! The pedestrian walk. The mister and I found stumbled on this street after our dinner at Vermont Pub & Brewery. Sightseeing all on one street. People watching, outdoor restaurant areas, and the unique local shops. Great night scene! We enjoyed watching one street performer whose claim to fame was jumping into the circle of fire. Yeah, it looked dangerous but when the performer was done, everyone was like - yeah I can do that. the mister gave a buck for that show. Loved that the locals and college students have a place to hang out and can claim this street as theirs! Jealous! I could spent all my time shopping at vintage clothing and used book shops. There are some 'notable chain stores names' stores here - macy's, banana republic, old navy, borders, etc. It kinds of tarnishes the local charm of the famed cobbled street but that won't stop this shopoholic! This is the main street of all!

It's easy to take the Church Street Marketplace for granted when you live in the area. We are all accustomed to having the cobblestone street and its shops, the pretty lights, the great cafes. I really appreciate the marketplace the most when I'm introducing the area to someone who has never been there. It's then that I recognize what a little gem we have in the heart of Burlington. Additionally, the Church Street administration is constantly throwing events, creating new ones, and trying to think of creative ways to make the marketplace even better. If you haven't visited Church Street and the surrounding area, I think you will agree that it's a lovely little thoroughfare with expected and unexpected things to do and see. Appropriate for all ages and backgrounds. Go and experience a little piece of what makes Burlington so memorable and special!

I just absolutely love this place, and it's one of the neatest small town/city things I've visited. This pedestrian mall reminds me a lot of a place closer to home in Ithaca NY but I love the distinctly Vermont feel to this place. Loads of restaurants serving farm to table foods, live music, beautiful Christmas lights at night, near constant entertainment, festivals, and other things happening make this place the highlight of downtown Burlington. I've eaten at many of the local restaurants and they're all pretty great and with loads of outdoor seating. The area in between the two sides is very large and it doesn't feel too cramped despite how busy it is. There are lots of different stores but admittedly some were actually large national chains which surprised me. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the local area. Also of note, there is a Ben and Jerry's here on "Cherry Garcia" street and a parking ramp with free two hour parking, or minimal expense beyond that. It's just too good to beat!

We came to Burlington specifically to see Church St. What I love about Church St is it feels local and unique. Most of the stores and restaurants are not chains and the ones that are, like Starbucks, fit into the location well. If you are traveling to Burlington, this is a must on your tour.

I had heard, in my city planning courses, and read in travel magazines, that Burlington had one of the nicest owntowns in the country. Knowing the small size of the place, I took this with a grain of salt. I subsequently spat that grain of salt out upon walking the streets of the Church Street Marketplace.

If you make a trip to Vermont, this is a must visit place. When I first came to Vermont in 2010, I was told to go to Church street. I didn't. It was my fourth visit before I ventured here and then realized why I needed to visit. The Marketplace is for pedestrian traffic only. There are many great shops from the good chains like Banana Republic to the Vermont only place like Sox Market. Many fine dining and pubs line the area as well. Art shows, street performers, coffee houses. It's all here. Now that I've moved to Vermont, my wife and I still like to head to Church Street - as a matter of fact, she is upstairs getting ready and we are going tonight!

Church Street is a great time, and always where I recommend visitors to go. Great food, great drinks, great shopping, and sometimes a random fun street performer. Very safe and pet & child friendly. The hot spot of Burlington!

A visit to Burlington isn't complete without a visit here. Four or so blocks of Church street is open only to pedestrian traffic and is lined with shops and restaurants. In the summer many of the restaurants have outdoor seating and you'll see plenty of street performers. Grab a bench and enjoy some of the best people watching around.

Church Street is Burlington! The street is absolutely beautiful and reminiscent of Europe. I love that it pedestrian only and that it's brick lined. It is very welcoming and features a bunch of dining as well as shipping. You can really have it all here. I do offer a warning; parking downtown can be quite a challenge. Be patient- you will find a spot!

This is a wide, four-block concourse that is the city's social center and home to more than 100 shops and restaurants. It's very laid back, even during the tourist season.

I like the old feel of the street. There are a lot of common stores but this is probably the main part of the town to shop. There are some really good restaurants here as well and it's a good place for you to walk around.

Pretty cool place. I was in Burlington for a day. Given that Burlington is pretty small, it's pretty impossible to not wander onto Church Street at some point. Bf and I took a stroll here around 7pm on a Friday and it was poppin'. Tons of restaurants with open seatings, tons of people walking around, just really great vibes. It's a pretty interesting street--wish I knew the history of it. The ground is really interesting--we walked over a section that had a bunch of Chinese city names etched in which then evolved into major cities in SE Asia so it was a pretty interesting place. It's just a pedestrian street, but they've also got a lot of food carts and the sort scattered all over the place which I thought was really cool. tldr; a must see in Burlington!