National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks

Strengthening Appellate Courts

NCACC 51st Annual Conference & Meeting

Burlington, Vermont August 4 – 8, 2024

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The 51st Annual Conference and Meeting of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks will be held in Burlington, Vermont, from August 4 – 8, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington.

Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, with views toward the Adirondacks in the west and toward the Green Mountains in the east, Burlington (population 45,000) is Vermont’s largest and most vibrant city. It is the home of the University of Vermont. There is a lot to see and do in Burlington so you should try to arrive early or stay late to explore the city and surrounding areas.

“Hello Burlington, VT” – website with links to things to do, events, restaurants, and more.

University of Vermont Event Services – this page on the University of Vermont’s website provides students, alumni, family, and friends with information on Food & Drink; Recreation & Adventure; and Arts, Entertainment & Culture in the Burlington area.

Suggested Activities

Church Street Market Place

The Church Street Market Place is an award-winning pedestrian mall with over 60 retails stores and more than 30 restaurants, in addition to street entertainers and cart vendors. The Market Place hosts events year-round, such as Family Art Saturdays, Music on the Bricks, and Imagination Station, and the Festival of Fools.  

Shelburne Farms

Shelburne Farms is “[a]n education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future through its programs, place, and products. Home to the Institute for Sustainable Schools, our historic campus is a 1,400-acre diversified farm located on the homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.” 1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, Vermont 05482, Telephone: (802) 985-8686.

Shelburne Museum

“[The Museum’s] world-renowned collections of art and Americana span four centuries and include some of the most outstanding examples anywhere of fine and decorative arts, folk art, circus collections, textiles, toys, carriages, decoys, and more. From French Impressionism to American ingenuity, Shelburne Museum has something for everyone.

“The Museum’s collections are housed in thirty-nine buildings spread out over forty-five beautifully landscaped acres. Among these are twenty-five significant examples of historic New England architecture, relocated to the Museum grounds to provide a historic setting for the Museum’s treasures. The result is an unconventional and totally immersive museum experience that delights visitors of all ages.” [https://shelburnemuseum.org/collections/] 6000 Shelburne Road, PO Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482, Telephone: (802) 985-3346

ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

“ECHO currently welcomes more than 167,000 visitors annually into a 34,500-square foot, award-winning LEED-certified facility. Through more than 100 interactive exhibits; 70 species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians; major changing exhibits; a 2,500-square foot early learning interactive space; ECHO encourages visitors to view the natural environment as part of their neighborhood and to explore, learn about, and consider opportunities for stewardship. This work is delivered by a dedicated team of 27 staff, 175 volunteers and interns who serve more than 16,000 volunteer hours per year, and more than 45 community partners. ECHO is home to a consortium of organizations working for public and academic engagement in science: the Lake Champlain Basin Program; the University of Vermont’s Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory and research vessel; US Sea Grant Watershed Alliance; and the Lake Champlain Navy Memorial located in Hoehl Park.”   [https://www.echovermont.org/about-echo/mission/] 1 College St, Burlington, VT 05401, Telephone: (802) 864-1848. 

Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour in Waterbury

The Ben & Jerry’s factory in Waterbury is the only one open to the public. “The 30 minute guided portion of your Factory Experience begins with a quick MOO-vie to learn about our company culture followed by a short walk to our glassed-in mezzanine overlooking the production room floor where your tour guide will explain how we make our pints.  To sweeten the deal you’ll also receive a sample of one of our chunks*. The tour ends in our Flavor Room with a tasting of one of our euphoric flavors* and a cow joke, or two!  *nondairy, vegan options available.  Our outside grounds offer space to enjoy your ice cream, play on the playground, pay your respects to our Dearly De-pinted in our Flavor Graveyard, snap a few memorable photo ops and take in the lovely mountain views.  A great outing for all ages!”