The Farmhouse Tap & Grill

Travel nurses who also happen to be foodies are in for a pleasant surprise in Burlington, Vermont. The state has numerous farms and is quite proud of the easy access to locally grown meat and produce it provides both residents and restaurants. The Farmhouse Tap & Grill is one such place, and its communal seating and crackling fireplace will make you feel at home before you even see the menu. They are famous for their mouthwatering gourmet burgers crafted from beef raised on area farms, and their 30 tap beers feature a number of local breweries.

Penny Cluse Cafe

This downtown Burlington breakfast and lunch spot is beloved by locals and tourists alike, with people sometimes forming long lines for their infamous gingerbread pancakes during peak times. Aside from delicious menu options that feature local cheeses and maple syrup, the service is fast and friendly, and they showcase the works of local artists on their walls. Don’t miss house-made favorites such as granola, banana bread and of course, their infamous gingerbread pancakes.

Muddy Waters Coffee Shop

Whether you’re looking for a place to relax and catch up on your newsfeed, or you just need a jolt of energy before your shift, Muddy Waters is the perfect stop for a wide variety of hot and cold coffees and teas. It has a funky, Bohemian vibe, almost as if you were sitting in your eccentric friend’s living room. Wood beams, indie music and numerous plants on the walls and hanging from the ceiling add to the hominess. They also offer several local beers and kombucha on tap, and a limited menu of light bites, including pasties, granola, soups and frozen yogurt.

Radio Bean

During your travel nurse assignment in Burlington, there will surely be nights you’ll want to go out for a cocktail or two to unwind and relax. If live music is your thing, you will have a divine time at Radio Bean. The offer local beers on tap, craft cocktails and fine wines, and a full calendar of live music in various genres every single night. The intimate, quirky space features excellent acoustics, perfect for showcasing both local and touring indie musicians playing rock, folk, jazz, Americana and more on any given night. A limited but wonderful dinner menu is also available

Church Street Marketplace

This award-winning open-air mall in downtown Burlington is the perfect place to shop, dine or spend an afternoon people watching. The cobblestone streets, historic architecture and numerous shady trees offer the perfect setting to relax and explore the city’s vibe. Church Street Marketplace was named a “Great Public Space in America” and often hosts events such as the summer concert series, art festivals, public yoga and a local farmer’s market. Whatever the season and on any given night, you will definitely be entertained at this popular destination.

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

This innovative science and nature museum on Burlington’s Lake Champlain features more than 100 interactive exhibits, 70 species of fish, reptiles and amphibians and numerous opportunities to explore the local environment and its inhabitants. This is a great, low-cost way to spend a cold or rainy day off while on assignment in Burlington, and you will probably be pleasantly surprised how much you learn about the Lake Champlain ecosystem and the great respect and care shown to it by the locals.

World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet

The Burlington, Vermont area is a beautiful place, with numerous opportunities to create gorgeous photography. Sometimes, though, it’s fun to add something a little quirky to your newsfeed to spice things up! That’s when you head on over to the World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet. Yes, you read that right. This abstract art sculpture is exactly what it sounds like — numerous filing cabinets stacked on top of one another and welded together to create a 38-foot tall tower. Just search the #worldstallestfilingcabinet hashtag on Instagram to get your creative juices flowing.

Waterfront Park and Burlington Bike Path

This beautiful community park on Burlington’s Lake Champlain offers the perfect spot to catch a magnificent sunset photo. It’s easy to capture birds, sailboats or kayakers to create an interesting composition, and the Adirondack Mountains in the distance add just a touch of dramatic flair. The location includes a popular bike path, but the area is also ideal for walking or jogging and offers spectacular waterfront views. If you brought your bike with you on your assignment, you will enjoy the scenic views along the paved, car-free, 25-mile bike path. Bike rentals are also available at the bike path entrance.