111 Colchester Ave · Burlington, Vermont
Cannabis dispensaries near UVM Medical Center
Five CCB-licensed dispensaries within 5–12 minutes' drive of Vermont's only academic medical center. Three are in Winooski across the river; two more are in Burlington's Old North End. One — Hello, Hi — holds Vermont's only co-located medical and recreational license in the area.
Updated June 14, 2026 · Travel times measured from 111 Colchester Ave
Quick Answer
The nearest cannabis dispensary to UVM Medical Center (111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT) is Hello, Hi in Winooski — about a 5-minute drive or 13–15-minute walk via the Winooski River crossing. Hello, Hi also carries both medical and adult-use licenses, making it the only shop in the immediate area that serves registered Vermont medical cannabis patients. Winooski Organics and Dome City Cannabis on East Allen Street are the next closest, both about 5 minutes by car.
From 111 Colchester Ave
Closest dispensaries to UVMMC — travel times
Walk times via the pedestrian Winooski River route; drive times via local roads. All shops are CCB-licensed adult-use retailers unless noted.
| Dispensary | Address | Walk | Drive | Stand-out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello, Hi Med + Rec | 46 Main St, Winooski | ~13–15 min | ~5 min | Vermont's only co-located medical + rec shop nearby; effect-based menu |
| Winooski Organics | 165 E Allen St, Winooski | ~17 min | ~5 min | Highest-rated shop in the area; craft Vermont cultivators, opens 8:30 AM |
| Dome City Cannabis | 147 E Allen St, Winooski | ~17 min | ~5 min | Healthcare worker discount; consistent 10 AM–7 PM daily; own parking lot |
| Judy's Holistic Solution | 64 Archibald St, Burlington | ~18 min | ~8 min | Wellness-oriented; personalized service; Old North End Burlington |
| The Herb Closet | 196 Pearl St, Burlington | ~28–30 min | ~10 min | Latest hours in Burlington — open until midnight weekdays, 2 AM Fri–Sat |
Walk times are estimates from the main UVMMC entrance at 111 Colchester Ave via the Winooski River pedestrian crossing. Drive times are typical off-peak. Actual times vary by traffic and your specific starting point on the UVMMC campus. No dispensaries are located on hospital property.
Getting there
How to get from UVMMC to a dispensary
By car (most common — 5–10 min)
The Winooski dispensaries are the easiest drive: from 111 Colchester Ave, head east on Colchester Ave to VT-2, cross into Winooski, and East Allen Street is one turn north. All three Winooski shops have dedicated or on-street parking — no garage required. For Burlington shops heading south, take Williston Road west toward Pearl Street.
Walking to Winooski (~13–17 min)
Follow Colchester Ave east from the hospital, then take the VT-2 bridge across the Winooski River into Winooski. Hello, Hi on Main Street is just after the crossing; Winooski Organics and Dome City on East Allen Street are one more block north. The walk is flat and well-lit; the route is straightforward. Carrying sealed, purchased cannabis on the way back is legal under Vermont law.
GMT bus
Green Mountain Transit serves the Colchester Ave corridor. Routes connect the medical center area to both Winooski's Main Street and downtown Burlington. Check the GMT route planner at ridegmt.com for current schedules — service is more frequent during commute hours, which aligns well with end-of-shift timing for hospital staff.
UVMMC campus parking notes
Hospital staff with shift parking can exit the Outpatient Building or Andrews Garage on Colchester Ave for the quickest route east toward Winooski. Visitors using the patient garages exit to Colchester Ave as well — the Winooski shops are in the direction away from downtown, so less traffic congestion during evening rush.
For medical cannabis patients
Hello, Hi serves Vermont medical cannabis patients
Vermont's medical cannabis program is administered by the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) at ccb.vermont.gov/medical. Registered patients get higher possession limits, exemption from the 14% excise tax, and access to patient-specific products. To enroll, you need certification from a Vermont-licensed healthcare provider for a qualifying condition (chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, MS, and others).
Hello, Hi at 46 Main Street, Winooski holds Vermont's first co-located integrated license — meaning registered patients and recreational customers are served in the same shop. Patients bring their Vermont CCB registry card and receive patient-rate pricing at a dedicated checkout. This is the only shop in the immediate UVMMC area with this capability.
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Dispensaries near UVM Medical Center
Ordered by approximate travel time from 111 Colchester Ave. Click any card for hours, menus, and directions.
Hello, Hi
Vermont's first co-located medical + recreational dispensary, with an effect-based menu organized around what you want to feel rather than strain names.
Winooski Organics
Winooski's flagship craft-focused dispensary, known for showcasing Vermont's legacy cultivators and hosting community education events.
Dome City Cannabis Dispensary
Newer Winooski dispensary on East Allen Street (same block as Winooski Organics), offering a full cannabis lineup with consistent daily 10–7 hours.
Judy's Holistic Solution
A small, independently owned shop in Burlington's Old North End focused on personalized service and holistic wellness.
The Herb Closet
Burlington's first Black-owned dispensary, with the longest hours in the city — open 8 AM to midnight weekdays and until 2 AM on weekends.
FAQs: dispensaries near UVM Medical Center
Common questions from UVMMC staff, patients, and visitors looking for nearby cannabis options.