South End

The South End is a district of breweries, roasteries and studios that's easy by day and early evening. It's more spread out than downtown, so plan on a ride rather than walking the long industrial blocks late at night.

Breweries, galleries, studios and roasteries fill the former warehouses and industrial buildings along Pine Street in the South End, Burlington's arts district. It's spread out, with wide roads and long blocks, so it's better by bike or a short ride than on foot after dark. By day and early evening the main strip is busy with locals at breweries and coffee shops, and solo visitors get treated like anyone else. At night some stretches are quiet and industrial with little foot traffic between venues, so get dropped off and picked up at the door. The residential streets nearer the lake are calm. An annual arts event each September centers on the area.