ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Burlington

Name: ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
Address: 1 College St, Burlington, 05401, United States
Telephone: (877) 324-6386

#4 among attractions in Burlington

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Facts and practical information

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, formerly the Lake Champlain Basin Science Center, is an science and nature museum located on the Burlington waterfront in northern Vermont. It is home to more than 70 species of fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles, major traveling exhibitions, and the Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater. ECHO's mission is to inspire and engage families in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain. ()

Established: 2003 (21 years ago)Coordinates: 44°28'35"N, 73°13'16"W

Address

1 College StWaterfrontBurlington 05401 United States

Contact

(877) 324-6386

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Day trips

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church Street Marketplace, Burlington Town Center, Unitarian Church, Burlington Memorial Auditorium.

0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Church Street Marketplace, Burlington
11 min walk • The Church Street Marketplace is an uncovered outdoor pedestrian shopping and dining mall in Burlington, Vermont, consisting of the four blocks of Church Street between Main and Pearl Streets.
~1810 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Burlington Town Center, Burlington
9 min walk • CityPlace Burlington was a formerly enclosed shopping mall. Located on the Church Street Marketplace open-air mall in Burlington, Vermont, United States, it opened in 1976. The mall's anchor stores were Macy's and L.L.Bean. The western portion of the mall closed in fall 2017 for redevelopment. The eastern portion remains open.
0.5 miNE
Church
Unitarian Church, Burlington
13 min walk • Built in 1816, the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House is the oldest remaining place of worship established by settlers in Burlington, Vermont. It is located along the northern side of the intersection of Pearl Street and the Church Street Marketplace.
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Burlington Memorial Auditorium, Burlington
15 min walk • Burlington Memorial Auditorium is a 2,500-seat multi-purpose arena, in Burlington, Vermont. It was built in 1927, and is operated by the Burlington Department of Parks and Recreation. As a convention center, it offers 20,000 square feet of space. The main space contains a 27-by-80-foot proscenium stage.
0.5 miE
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Burlington
12 min walk • The Chittenden County Superior Courthouse, formerly the U.S. Post Office and Custom House, is a historic government building at 175 Main Street in downtown Burlington, Vermont. It was built in 1906 and was designed by James Knox Taylor in the Beaux-Arts style. Known in the 1970s as the Smith-Goldberg U.S.
~1650 ftN
Park, Playground, View point
Battery Park, Burlington
8 min walk • Battery Park is a public park overlooking Lake Champlain at the western end of downtown Burlington, Vermont. The park includes a bandshell, a playground, and various monuments, including a bronze statue of Civil War veteran General William W.
0.4 miE
Museum
The BCA Center, Burlington
11 min walk • Burlington City Arts is an art gallery, arts education/studio center, and cultural events space in Burlington, Vermont. The building was originally built as the Ethan Allen Firehouse on Church Street in 1889. The building is owned by the City of Burlington.
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Department store
Montgomery Ward Building, Burlington
12 min walk • The Burlington Montgomery Ward Building is a historic former department store building located at 52-54 Church Street, between Cherry and Bank Streets, in the Church Street Marketplace of downtown Burlington, Vermont.
~1990 ftNE
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Burlington
10 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, Vermont, United States, is the former cathedral church of the Catholic Diocese of Burlington. The building is located at 20 Pine Street with grounds bounded by Pearl, St. Paul and Cherry Streets.
~1700 ftE
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture
First Baptist Church, Burlington
9 min walk • The First Baptist Church is a historic church located at 81 St. Paul Street in Burlington, Vermont. Built in 1864, it is a significant example of early Italianate ecclesiastical architecture in the state. It was designed by Boston architect John Stevens.
0.5 miN
44°28'57"N • 73°13'28"W
Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, Burlington
12 min walk • Boat tours, Tours, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center open?

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center?

Nearby attractions include Spirit of Ethan Allen III, Burlington (2 min walk), Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington (3 min walk), Follett House, Burlington (5 min walk), Battery Street Historic District, Burlington (5 min walk).

How to get to ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center:

Bus

Downtown Transit Center (11 min walk)