Day trips near Venice?

Vicenza is easily reached as well

What does Rick suggest (hint hint)?

Lido. Cortina.

hey hey jmspiller
how many days are you in venice, your dates, how many people
treviso
rossiwrites.com/ treviso italy how to visit and best things to do
italyheaven.co.uk/ treviso: tourist and travel guide,
home to tiramisu and radicchio. 30-40 minute train ride from venice train station
orianancc.it
several years ago we reserved oriana for a prosecco hills tour for 4 of us. she's fabulous, speaks great english, the views of the hills, small villages, winery tastings of local prosecco and a luncheon in a family owned trattoria. oriana was born/raised/and still lives in this area. took train from venice to susegana (less than an hour), she was there to pick us up in her van and off we went. ask her about seeing the vending machine with prosecco, have added cheese, bread, meats and cups/glasses. takes cash euros/credit cards. picnic tables to sit and enjoy or photo shoot. bought couple bottles from local winery to bring back to our apartment for happy hour. if any interests email her on contact page.
ilburchiello.it
a boat ride down the brenta river along the venetian villas and it's history, venice to padua or different tours to places along the river.
gpsmycity.com/ search venice
self guided walking tours of many things/places to see
love burano. have a fun time and enjoy
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We took a quick train ride over to Verona. Enjoyed it very much!

Burano, Torcello and Mazzorbo (and Murano, but only if you're into glassmaking).
Padua is a indeed a good idea.
Treviso and Bassano del Grappa are cute, but I think you'll end up spending quite some time commuting.

Also, there's plenty to do in Venice proper - don’t underestimate it.

May I ask how long you’ll be staying?

Lido is a nice day trip (or half-day, really), if you like beaches and beach-adjacent cafes and restaurants.

Burano's mostly about cute architecture. It's quite pretty but is rather far out in the lagoon, so it will require a good bit of travel time.

If you're looking for real sightseeing--going to specific guidebook-listed sights, I think it's hard to beat Padua for the combination of proximity to Venice and breadth of sightseeing options. Note that tickets to the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua must be purchased ahead of time, though I haven't heard they sell out very early.

I have been to and enjoyed Treviso. Vicenza and Verona, so if there's something about one of those places that appeals, that would be a good choice.

I will second the comment about allowing enough time for Venice itself. I'd try to remain flexible on the side trip and see how your time in Venice is going.

I'd consider Padua. It's an easy 30-minute train ride from Venice. We spent 26 days in Italy last June and the number one highlight for me was the Scrovegni Chapel. Hands down - better for me than the Sistine Chapel. We had a private guide for about 3-4 hours and saw a lot. It's a very nice college town with lots of history and a great vibe.

I booked our Padua day trip after it was briefly mentioned on one of Rick's videos, and I'm so glad we did. Lots of fun, nice easy pace, and we topped it off with one of the high-speed boat rides back to St. Mark's Square. One of our best days on the trip...

If you are staying in Venice for more than 2 weeks and beginning to get bored, then think about day trips away. There are several islands/neighborhoods comprising the core area. Plus several islands out in the lagoon are great visits. Venice is more than just the St Marks area. Lots of really good shops and restaurants scattered in the various neighborhoods. Lots of good churches and palazzos that are seldom "touristed." La Serenissima is worth spending time in low key exploring.

I will echo those who say make sure you also explore more of Venice itself. Many of our best memories (and food) were from nowhere near the crowded tourist center, but in the other neighborhoods that are interesting, quiet, uncrowded, and less expensive. Try the different edges of the main islands like Cannaregio, Castello, Guidecca, Arsenale, Giardini...

There is a lovely Palladian villa, Villa Barbaro, which you can visit; but I think you might need a car to do so. Asolo is another attractive town.

All of those are lovely options, but if I had to pick just one for a classic Venetian experience, I’d go with Murano and Burano. They’re both super easy to reach and are a great escape from the Venice crowds. Murano is known for its glassblowing workshops and Burano for its colorful houses and laid-back charm.

If you're curious about planning the trip there is a lot of info online. I found this helpful: https://www.ferryhopper.com/en/blog/featured/murano-burano-tour