6 Easy Steps to Visiting Burke
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You ask yourself, hmmmm….should I visit Burke this summer? The answer is always YES, of course, but there are just a few extra steps involved these days:
Step 1.
CLICK HERE
to see if the county you live in has low numbers of COVID-19 cases so you can visit VT without needing to quarantine.
Step 2.
CLICK HERE
for info about area lodging, dining, things to do, etc.
Step 3. Pack your bags and your gear (and the dog!).
Step 4. Enjoy the area thoughtfully and carefully. Most businesses are open, but in a different way. Call ahead or check websites to make sure you can abide by restrictions. For example, most restaurants are open with indoor and outdoor dining, but capacity is limited so just call to make reservations. Please practice social distancing while here and
don't forget to bring some stylish masks since VT now has a mask mandate.
CLICK HERE
for VT guidelines related to COVID-19.
Step 5. Have FUN!
Step 6. Come back!
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Things to do
It's getting retro up here! Catamount Arts is hosting
Drive-In movies/concerts
each Sunday evening at NVU-Lyndon. Films this month include
The Great Outdoors
and
Harry and the Hendersons
. Concerts include Dave Keller and Chad Hollister.
Moonrise Cinemas
is showing outdoor movies Wednesday - Sunday at the Caledonia County Fairgrounds.
Events happening this month include:
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Deal of the Month
Self-care is always important, but these days it's especially important. COVID-19 related restrictions have eased up in Vermont so you can once again get a massage or facial.
Trail2Wellness
recently moved to a new location on Belden Hill Road in East Burke Village and is now back open and offering a range of massage therapy services, Reiki, scrubs, facials and more. They also sell a variety of skin care products.
The menu of massage services is quite impressive and includes hot stone, cupping, prenatal and sports massage. Other treatments include chemical peels, back facials, waxing, LED light therapy and more.
To celebrate the lifting of restrictions,T2W is offering a
great deal on facials
for a limited time. New clients can get a 60 minute custom facial and go home with a full size bottle of Rhonda Allison's Makeup Remover Cleanser! Yep, that’s a $40 cleanser for free!
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Unpack & Unwind
Whether you prefer to stay lakeside, countryside, in the village or on the mountain, we've got it covered.
The Village Inn of East Burke
is just a quick walk to restaurants, shops, Mike's Tiki Bar and the trails. The Inn, built in 1847, offers 7 beautiful rooms, a studio and a 3 bedroom apartment. Rates start at just $110 per night and dogs are welcome. And, if you really like it, buy it! The Inn is up
for sale.
and ready for new innkeepers.
There's room for everyone at
Caledonia Cottage
, a 3 bedroom farmhouse tucked away on a quiet country road. It's just $195 per night and features a newly remodeled kitchen, washer/dryer, WiFi and a barn for bike storage.
Located on Darling Hill Road,
Kingdom Getaways
offers pet friendly, 3 bedroom chalets and a 2 bedroom pool house rental that features a sauna and, you guessed it, a pool! Rates start at just $224 per night.
The Bike Park is open and so is the
Burke Mountain Hotel
. Room choices range from studios to 3 bedroom suites and some have kitchen facilities. Besides direct access to bike trails, the hotel offers secure gear storage, on site dining, an outdoor pool, hot tub, family arcade and more. Stay two or more nights and save 20% off room rates!
Check out
Lakeside Camping
in Island Pond for a variety of wooded and open tent and pull through sites, full hook-ups, 2 private beaches, video arcade, playground, boat rentals and even sunset lake cruises. Dogs are welcome and rates start at just $47 per night.
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Burke on a Budget
Too often, taking a vacation equals taking a big chunk out of your savings, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the Burke area and not break the bank.
Kingdom Trails
is now offering monthly memberships for just $35 so you can plan multiple visits before summer ends. In some
GREAT NEWS
, new trails are ready and some old favorites have reopened! If you're out biking on the weekends, stop by the
Handlebar Biergarten
at the Inn at Mountain View Farm for some post ride refreshments.
There's no better way to cool off than by heading out for a paddle. No kayak? No problem! Let
Clyde River Recreation
get you out there with kayak, paddle and PFD provided. For only $21.20, you'll get all that with shuttle service upriver so you can paddle on back to your car.
For the best rates and the best views, check out
Barton Golf Club
where greens fees range from $12 - $24. Arrive after 3pm and you can golf all 18 holes WITH a cart for just $25.
With all this outdoor fun, you gotta stay fueled up. A must stop for lunch is
Cafe Lotti
which not only offers great coffee and specialty drinks, but excellent sammiches. You'll definitely get your money's worth with these big, yummy creations including Chicken Pesto, Lotti Veggie, The Gobbler and the classic Caprese. The rosemary foccacia bread is highly recommended!
And, of course, you need to get yourself some post lunch ice cream.
Clementine's Creamery
(next to The Orange Rind) is now open and ready to scoop you up some summertime delights. It's not summer in Vermont without having at least one maple creemie.
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