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Unleash Your Inner Lumberjack With Burlington Axe Throwing!
Whether you've never thrown an axe before or you have your favorite worn-in padded flannel shirt ready to go, Burly Axe Throwing is the place to be for a fun-filled adventure with friends, a memorable date night, or some quality family bonding. As the premier axe-throwing location in Burlington, we go above and beyond to ensure our guests have an amazing time.
Our welcoming venue combines food, drinks, and games to ensure that your goal of having the best night ever always hits the target! As you play with throwing against our locally harvested poplar targets, our helpful staff will check in to ensure that you and your friends are getting everything out of your axe-throwing experience.
Safety is our top priority, so you can have a blast knowing that our IATF qualified "AXEperts' will be there to get your throw dialed in and keep everyone safely following the rules. While your at Burlyaxe you can also check out our Race Car Driving Simulators right next door at Vermont Sim Racer (make that a link to the VSR booking page) and don't forget to ask about our axe-throwing league!
Explore our sessions
1 Hour Axe Throwing Session
Axe throwing is kind of like darts…but with axes. Well, hatchets really. You don’t need to be a lumberjack. If you can swing a hammer you can throw an axe.
Our professional axe throwing coaches will give you all the guidance and pointers you need to quickly progress safely to the point where you can consistently hit the target.
Just show up a few minutes early to sign our waiver and be sure to wear close-toed shoes!
We have 6 lanes and each lane has 2 targets.
**STUDENT DISCOUNT THURSDAYS: use code burlyaxe101 for 25% off. Valid with student ID.
**Reserve a lane exclusively for you and your group for a more intimate experience. Just reserve 6 spots for $162 per lane even if you have less
Mobile Axe Throwing
We can deliver our trailer to your location if you have a dry flat surface. Our coaches will train your group and help everyone throw safely and competitively. 2 hour events work great for groups up to 40 people.
Events within 10 miles of Burlington include delivery.
*Will deliver up to 100 miles away from for additional charge-please call for inquiry.
Axe Throwing League
Come join one of our axe throwing leagues! League nights are Mondays 6-8pm or Wednesdays 7-9pm.
Each week you’ll be matched up with other league members for scored games for 8 weeks culminating in the league playoff tournament in the last week.
It’s okay if you can’t make every week, substitutions are easy for us!
Contact league@burlyaxe.com with any questions or to be put on our waitlist!
Gift Card
Discover the ideal gift for any occasion at Burlyaxe Throwing with our gift cards! More than just a present, it's an invitation to experience the thrill of Axe throwing . Whether you're into the competitive sport , seeking a unique bonding experience, or fostering teamwork in a dynamic setting, our gift cards open the door to a world of adventure. At Burly Axe Throwing, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant community of axe enthusiasts, and helping everyone feel the unique primal satisfaction of sinking an axe into a bullseye... THUNK! Embrace your inner lumberjack and give the gift of Axcitement with our gift cards
One-hour sim racing experience
Start Your Virtual Engines! Settle into the driver’s seat of the world’s fastest race cars taking on the world’s most challenging virtual racing courses!
Vermont Sim Racer is outfitted with five networked, high-performance simulators, combined with iracing.com’s cutting edge technology.
Book a time slot for yourself and your friends. Our space can accommodate groups of ten and can have up to five people racing at a time. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for some quick safety briefing. Select the car or truck you want to drive and climb into the cockpit. Vermont SimRacing driving coaches will help you navigate the course and familiarize you with the characteristics of the car you are driving.
Simulation racing is an engaging activity for any occasion, ranging from private parties, family entertainment, to even business events! Immerse yourself in the exhilarating experience that is Vermont SimRacer today!
Group Axe Throwing
Burlyaxe is an excellent place for your next party!
We recommend this option when you have 20 to 50 people that want to get together to throw some axes. Group axe throwing at Burlyaxe is a great way to bring everyone together. We can usually set up your event any time you want even mid-day and mid-week when we are typically closed. Multi hour events, catered events, Glow in the dark events, we are ready to host your next company party, family get together or customer appreciation event.
Feel free to bring in any food or decorations you’d like.
Call us at 802-448-3107 with any questions or use the "book a call" calendar to set up a virtual meeting where we can customize your event.
Why choose us?
Special Axe Throwing Adventures You Can't Get Enough Of
If you're looking for a fun night out, we provide a cool environment where every person can embrace their "bad and plaid" side at their own pace! Whether you're planning a family outing, organizing a group event for work, or showing your date how to throw axes, you've come to the right place for an exciting night out in Burlington!
Fun
Throwing axes is so much fun! There's something incredibly satisfying about the release that comes with hurling an axe, and it's guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face. Axe throwing is not on...
Throwing axes is so much fun! There's something incredibly satisfying about the release that comes with hurling an axe, and it's guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face. Axe throwing is not only fun, but it also provides an opportunity to be active and social during your evening out. And to make your experience even more amazing, we offer a selection of beer, wine, mead, and cider on our menu.
Indoor
No need to worry about the weather or the season! Our venue is 100% indoors, making it easy to plan a group event or a spontaneous night out any time of the year. We provide the rugged fun of sling...
No need to worry about the weather or the season! Our venue is 100% indoors, making it easy to plan a group event or a spontaneous night out any time of the year. We provide the rugged fun of slinging an axe in the great outdoors without the need to trek to your grandpa's cabin in the woods to get the thrill! We also offer free parking for your convenience!
Coached
You don't have to be a pro at throwing an axe to have fun here. If you're new to axe throwing, our friendly staff will coach you on everything you need to know about axes before getting started. Sa...
You don't have to be a pro at throwing an axe to have fun here. If you're new to axe throwing, our friendly staff will coach you on everything you need to know about axes before getting started. Safety is key, so remember to wear close-toed shoes. At BurlyAxe, beginners become pros in the blink of an eye!
Discover The Axe-Citing Burlington, Vermont
BurlyAxe is located on North Winooski Avenue, right in the heart of downtown Burlington, VT! We make it easy for you to fit in an axe-throwing session between visits to the city's best shops, restaurants, comedy clubs, theaters, and more. When you step into our axe-throwing location, you're immersing yourself in the time-honored tradition of axe handling that was started by New England's pioneers as they gathered kindling for the region's long winters.
From its picturesque views of the Green Mountains to the winding trails along Lake Champlain, Burlington is where people come to connect with nature. Our evening hours make it easy to soak up Burlington's fun after-dark scene. We take advantage of our spot within walking distance of many of the city's top restaurants for your event or party. Book your private hour today or give us a call to plan your next exciting event!
Frequently asked questions
It’s fun in a burly kind of way. There’s a target and you throw an axe at it. Think of it like going bowling with a group of friends, except with axes!
Axe throwing is surprisingly accessible, with the help of our expert coaches, we’re confident that anyone can learn to throw an axe! (Or at least have a great time trying!)
Axe throwing may raise some eyebrows, but we are confident in the safety of the sport and our industry-standard safety procedures. Axe throwing has been around for years and has a better safety track record than many other sports you might think of as perfectly safe -hey bowling, we’re looking at you! We have implemented safety standards and procedures that have been proven time and time again across the continent and beyond.
We now have our liquor license, and we are serving beer, wine, mead and cider.
Yes. Everyone must be 18 or over.
Yes. Please have everyone try to sign it before you show up to make check-in go quickly. The waiver will be sent to you after you’ve completed your booking.
We have some snacks here at Burlyaxe. We also have catering arrangements with select restaurants in Burlington for your large event, workgroup or party, call for details. We’re also near some great restaurants all within 2 blocks. Check these places out:
https://www.tacogordovt.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-hong-burlington
https://butchandbabes.com/
No. If you join our league you can bring your own axe to league events but generally, we provide the axes.
CLOSED-TOE SHOES. And, please avoid anything that would interfere with…you know…throwing an axe (baggy shirts, loose jewelry, etc.). Dress to be a bit active! Don’t go too crazy though, jeans and flannel are practically the uniforms.
Yes, you can. We consider large groups 13-35 people where you can book the whole facility or ensure a private lane for a set amount of time. Please check the Group Axe page underling the bookings tab for more info.
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