Burlington, VT Pictures

A short drive away from downtown Burlington, the Ethan Allen Homestead withstands the test of time as a remnant of Vermont's last founder. Ethan Allen Homestead Museum

The ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center offers hands-on learning activities, including the Be a Watershed Weather Reporter exhibit and an environmental scavenger hunt. churchstreetmarketplace Flickr

Relocated to the Shelburne Museum by helicopter, the Round Barn serves as a gallery space for special exhibitions. Miki Dusterhof Shelburne Museum

The little guy — officially named Eagle on Uncle Sam's Hat — was originally a signpost for a veterans boarding house before finding a home in the Shelburne Musuem's Stagecoach Inn Gallery. Shelburne Museum

The Huntington River runs through the Green Mountain Audubon Center. Kristen Sharpless Green Mountain Audubon Center

The Visitors Center offers maps of the hiking trails, information about programs offered by the Green Mountain Audubon Center and maple syrup for purchase. Kim Guertin Flickr

The Autumn Program at the Green Mountain Audubon Center centers on what signs of fall can be found in nature. Kim Guertin Green Mountain Audubon Center

The open-air mall is a hub of bustling activity in downtown Burlington, featuring more than 100 shops and restaurants. churchstreetmarketplace Flickr

The streets of the Church Street Marketplace are filled with entertainers, creating a unique shopping experience. churchstreetmarketplace Flickr

The Winooski River makes a beautiful backdrop for a scenic bike trail. NNECAPA Flickr

Docked boats can often be spotted scattered along the beautiful Burlington Waterfront. Andrew.Beebe Flickr

One of the best attractions in Burlington is the sun setting over Lake Champlain. tbplante Flickr

Teams prep for the annual Dragon Boat Festival in August. The event raises funds for local cancer survivors. zappowbang Flickr

The Magic Hat Brewing Company sponsors a Mardi Gras celebration down Main Street each year. churchstreetmarketplace Flickr