SOUTH BURLINGTON

South Burlington stretches along Williston Road between Burlington and the I-89 corridor, functioning as the region's commercial spine while quietly hosting one of Vermont's most important music venues.

Higher Ground sits at 1214 Williston Road with two rooms under one roof. The Ballroom holds 750 and the Showcase Lounge fits 300, giving booking flexibility from solo acoustic acts to touring headliners. Founded in 1998, the venue consistently ranks in Pollstar's top 50 clubs nationally and operates as an all-ages independent room.

The city itself is suburban, organized around the Williston Road and Dorset Street corridors with a new City Center district taking shape as a walkable downtown. You come to South Burlington for Higher Ground specifically, then grab food along Dorset Street before or after the show.

Tip: Higher Ground sells out regularly for national acts, so buy tickets early. The venue sits on a bus route from downtown Burlington if you want to skip parking.

Neighborhoods: City Center • Williston Road Corridor • Lakeshore District