Shelburne Vermont Itineraries

1. The Shelburne Village Day

A full day built entirely around Shelburne Village and its immediate surroundings — no long drives needed. Shelburne Museum alone can occupy most of a day; the vineyard makes for a pleasant late afternoon stop.

• 1Breakfast at the inn (7:30–9:30 AM) — your selection made the morning before
• 2Walk to Shelburne Museum (approximately 0.8 mile from the inn) — allow 2–4 hours for the campus and collections
• 3Lunch in Shelburne Village — the village has several dining options within walking distance of the museum
• 4Shelburne Vineyard wine tasting (approximately 1.0 mile from the inn) — a Vermont winery offering tastings; verify current hours before visiting
• 5Return to the inn for the evening — dinner in the village or a quiet evening in

Shelburne Museum is one of the most significant collections of American folk art and architecture in the Northeast. The campus spans 45 acres and includes historic buildings relocated from across New England. A focused visit can be 2 hours; a thorough one takes the better part of a day.

2. Shelburne Farms Half-Day

Shelburne Farms is a 1,400-acre working farm and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain. The grounds include farmland, a historic barn complex, and lake shoreline walking paths. This itinerary pairs a morning farm visit with an easy afternoon back in the village.

• 1Breakfast at the inn
• 2Drive to Shelburne Farms (approximately 1.7 miles from the inn) — farm walk, historic barn tour, and shoreline path along Lake Champlain
• 3Farm store — Shelburne Farms produces its own cheddar and other goods available at the farm store
• 4Picnic on the grounds or lunch at the farm’s seasonal dining option — verify availability before visiting
• 5Return to the inn mid-afternoon; remaining time free for the village or the inn

Shelburne Farms operates seasonally. Farm tours, dining, and programming vary by time of year. Check their website for current hours and offerings before your visit.

3. Burlington Waterfront Day

Burlington is approximately 7 miles north. This day trip takes in Church Street, the waterfront, and the ECHO science center, with the option to stay in Burlington for dinner before returning to the inn for the evening.

• 1Breakfast at the inn
• 2Drive to Burlington (approximately 7 miles) — park near the waterfront or Church Street
• 3Church Street Marketplace — Burlington’s pedestrian main street with shops, cafés, and restaurants
• 4Burlington Waterfront — walk the bike path along Lake Champlain; seasonal ferry service operates from the waterfront to New York State
• 5ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain — science and nature center on the waterfront focused on the ecology of Lake Champlain and the Champlain basin
• 6Dinner in Burlington — Burlington has a strong restaurant scene; return to the inn afterward

4. Concerts on the Green Evening

The Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green series takes place at Shelburne Museum during the summer season. Guests at the inn can walk to the museum for an outdoor evening concert and walk back afterward — no driving, no parking to manage.

• 1Breakfast at the inn
• 2Day at leisure — this itinerary is built around an evening event, so the day before it is flexible
• 3Early dinner in the village before the concert
• 4Walk to Shelburne Museum (approximately 0.8 mile from the inn) for the evening concert
• 5Walk back to the inn after the show — no car needed

Concerts on the Green is a ticketed summer series. Check the Shelburne Museum website for the current season’s lineup and ticket availability. The concert season typically runs during summer months; specific dates vary year to year.