36 Hours in Charlotte & Shelburne
Introducing our curated guide to the perfect 36 hours in pastoral towns of Charlotte and Shelburne! We're filling up on these bites, sips, and adventures when we find ourselves only 7-15 miles south of Burlington.
Photo of our Summer Berry Adventure Dinner at Adam’s Berry Farm, Charlotte by Isora Lithgow
Friday
Plan an afternoon for Shelburne Farms because there is so much to see and do. Explore the extensive walking trails, visit the farmyard animals, pop into O’Bread Bakery for a freshly baked loaf of bread to take home, watch cheesemaking in action and taste the farmstead cheese. During the summer season, you can pop into the Inn, perched next to the lake, for a meal. Or simply for a cocktail in hand while you peruse the formal gardens and take in the epic view.
photo of Charlotte Beach by Christine Mitchell Adams
Saturday
Stop by Old Brick Store in the center of sweet little Charlotte to grab tasty sandwiches, coffees, and their out of this world cookies. Grab it to go for a hike and picnic at Mt Philo or a day at the beach! But give yourself time to shop around, owner Jolene has curated an amazing market and shop.
Cool off at Charlotte Beach. If you want to break a sweat before your swim, bring your tennis or pickleball gear and hit the courts. Bonus, sweet playground for kiddos, and picnic tables and grills at the ready for your picnic lunch.
Stop by Head Over Fields (right on Rt 7) in the afternoon to stock up on fresh veg for the week and shop their cute as can be farm stand. Join us at this picturesque farm for this year’s Summer Solstice Adventure Dinner on June 20th!
Photo of Adam’s Berry Farm by Katie Palatucci
SUNDAY
Close out the weekend with pick-your-own organic berries and flowers at family-owned and operated Adam’s Berry Farm in Charlotte. After you’ve pick your full, cool off with their famous popsicles and enjoy the view of the Adirondacks. Our Summer Berry Adventure Dinner is a perennial favorite Join us this year on July 25th.
Stop by Horsford Gardens & Nursery in Charlotte to get the highest quality plants for your gardening needs or to simply enjoy perusing the colorful rows of their gorgeous gardens. Looking for a VIP access to this magical nursery? Our Summer Garden Adventure Dinner is the public dinner hosted at this historic property. Join us this year on Sep 5th!
And maybe one last dip in the lake from Charlotte Beach ;-).
Photo from our 2025 Adventure Dinner at Horsford Garden & Nursery, photo by Heather Gallagher