Why visit Winooski
Townapedia lists 66 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 49 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, Champlain School and Winooski Falls Mill District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 88 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Winooski
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winooski
Winooski is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. Located on the Winooski River, as of the 2020 U.S. census the municipal population was 7,997. The city is the most densely populated municipality in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is the smallest of Vermont's 10 cities by area, though the city of Vergennes has the smallest population.
From the Wikipedia article Winooski, Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
School · 1.4 mi
College at the University of Vermont
Royall Tyler Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
116 University Place, Burlington
Museums and landmarks66
Champlain School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
800 Pine Street, Burlington
Winooski Falls Mill District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historical district
Apartment Building at 27 and 31 Peru Street and 29 Johnson Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
United States historic place
Battery Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Buell Street-Bradley Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Burlington Bay Horse Ferry
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Shipwreck in Lake Champlain, United States
Burlington Traction Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic building in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Charles R. Palmer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Church Street Marketplace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Shopping area in Burlington, Vermont
City Hall Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Daniel Webster Robinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Burlington, Vermont
Duplex at 22-26 Johnson Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
54 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Centennial Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
9 University Road, Burlington
Gilbrook Natural Area
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
Natural Area in Winooski, VT featuring nature trails, hiking paths, bike paths, and picnic areas. Free entry and parking, open year round.
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes49
Blossom Whole Food Kitchen and Catering
Restaurant · Regional · 0.4 mi
25 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
Bluebird Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
317 Riverside Avenue, Burlington
Su-Tu off; We-Sa 16:30-20:30
Burger Bar
Restaurant · Burger · 1.3 mi
831 College Parkway, Colchester
Mo 11:00-19:45; Tu-Th 11:00-20:15; Fr 11:00-20:45; Sa 12:00-20:45;...
Kismayo Kitchen
Restaurant · Somali · 1.0 mi
505 Riverside Avenue, Burlington
We,Th 11:30-20:00; Fr 14:15-20:00; Sa,Su 12:00-20:00
Masala Elaichi
Restaurant · Indian · 1.0 mi
207 Colchester Avenue, Burlington
Mo-Su 10:00-14:30; Fr,Sa 16:30-22:00; Mo-Th,Su 16:30-21:30
Our House Bistro
Restaurant · American, Macaroni And Cheese · 0.4 mi
36 Main Street, Winooski
Mo-Tu 17:00-20:00; We-Su 12:00-20:00
Vermont Bagel Company
Restaurant · Sandwich, Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
70 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester
Mo-Fr 07:00-13:30; Sa-Su 07:00-13:00
37 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Handys Extended Stay Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
66 College Parkway, Colchester
Churches and places of worship19
Methodist Episcopal Church of Winooski
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places
24 West Allen Street, Winooski
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
First Methodist Church of Burlington
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Mount Saint Marys Convent
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
100 Mansfield Avenue, Burlington
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare10
The University of Vermont Medical Center Fanny Allen Campus
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
790 College Parkway, Colchester
FAHC DU Campus Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1 South Prospect Street, Burlington
University Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
425 Pearl Street, Burlington
UVMMC DU Campus St Joseph's
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1 South Prospect Street, Burlington
Map of Winooski
245 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 2.1 in | 21.1 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 19.3 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 2.2 in | 17.5 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 4.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.5 in | 19.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burlington Intl Ap Gsn Hcn 72617 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chittenden County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-08: Tropical Depression Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-04-19: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-07-10: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-03-20: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Burlington 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Essex Junction 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- South Burlington 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Shelburne 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Milton 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Jericho 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Keeseville 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Fairfax 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Peru 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Plattsburgh 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- WinooskiFalls, The original uploader was Hortont424 at English Wikipedia . ( Original text: Tim Horton Tim Horton ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Ira Allen Chapel UVM 6, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChamplainSchool, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WinooskiEpisMeth, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church Burlington Vermont, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Methodist Church Burlington Vermont, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BatteryStreet, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EthanAllenHomestead crop, Mfwills ; cropped by Beyond My Ken ( talk ) 02:11, 24 October 2013 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Apartments at 27 and 31 Peru Street, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FollettHouse, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BVTMontWardBldg crop, Mfwills ; cropped by Beyond My Ken ( talk ) 18:32, 22 October 2013 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Normand House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Mintzer House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WnooskiBlock, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Roberts-Desautels Apartment House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Street HD Burlington 01, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EthanAllenEngineCo4, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DanielWebsterRobinsonHouse 1352x900 crop, jdpf ; cropped by Beyond My Ken ( talk ) 01:41, 24 October 2013 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0
- UVMGreen, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winterbotham Estate, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PorterScreenWinooski2, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HowardChapel crop, Mfwills ; cropped by Beyond My Ken ( talk ) 23:49, 24 October 2013 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saltus Grocery Store Burlington VT, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church Street Marketplace Burlington Vermont looking north from Main Street, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BurlingtonVTCarnegie, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moran Plant Burlington VT, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Traders Way Block, Burlington, Vermont, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chittenden County Courthouse Feb 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- UVM GrasseMount 20160508, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MoquinsBakery, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Martin Kelsey House, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fortethanallen, Fancy-cats-are-happy-cats ( talk ), Public domain
- Burlington Savings Bank Building Bulington Vermont, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Union Street, Burlington VT, Marco from Orlando, Florida, CC BY 2.0
- EdwardWellsHouse, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Charles R. Palmer House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BurlTraction, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The William Fitzgerald Block, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The LeFarriere House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OldStoneHouseWinooski, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
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