The Church Street Marketplace is one of those places that doesn't judge. Instead, it seeks to slip you into its diverse culture by satisfying your taste buds, fulfilling your visual appetite, and leading your nose through fabulous food aromas all while just taking a walk down the street.  It's not just a pedestrian mall; it has a Main Street feel with the atmosphere of a town center. If you're looking for something to do during the day, the Marketplace has got you covered.

If you're looking for the perfect strappy heel, a cute dress for a night out, or a comfy sweatshirt and a good book to cozy up with by the waterfront, Church Street Marketplace has just the shops to find what you're looking for. With a mix of local boutiques and national retailers, it offers all the staples of shopping with a refreshing and original twist. Our national retailers will help narrow down the specific style you are looking for, while our proud homespun boutiques add something different and eclectic to your shopping experience. Church Street will suit you up with clothing anywhere from black tie dress to hanging around sweats, from a formal dinner jacket to outdoor hiking gear and from fine diamonds to leather accessories.

The best thing about spending a day on the Marketplace is that you can find your own niche. You can walk out of Ecco, (an upscale, contemporary dress shop) and into the resonance of a strumming guitar or into the lull of a crowd suspended at the sight of a magic show. The buskers contribute to the casual and comfortable feel of what would be a cold storefront in any other city that can't claim Burlington's personality. You can find a family eating lunch at an outdoor café in the warmer months, or sharing a bag of fresh popcorn on the benches when a chill prevails.
Burlington incorporates a number of higher learning institutions, and they give the town a youthful energy lasting year-round. With more than a handful of coffee shops, you can find a quiet corner to sip on something warm and chocolaty, while you surf the web and slip into your inner college kid persona.

Church Street Marketplace doesn't scream at you to stop and shop or spend extended periods of time in one spot. If you aren't in the mood to be inside for a sit-down lunch, grab a couple of burgers at City Hall Sliders cart vendor. And while you're eating, the Marketplace's music and entertainment will sweep you down the rest of the street and let you decide what you want to take in. 

You can pop into the original site of Ben and Jerry's for a taste of Vermont's finest ice cream, or stop for an afternoon cocktail at Church Street Tavern. Its four blocks of Art Deco walkway and Victorian charm highlight the city's different tastes, sights, sounds, and smells, and you will be just one of the many faces bringing culture and life to the street.

So what block will you be on?