The Burlington region is located in Chittenden County, on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain. It is the most heavily populated region in Vermont and is home to the state's largest city, Burlington VT, where you can find the University of Vermont, Burlington International Airport, and the popular Church Street Marketplace.
The Burlington Region offers a variety of lodging options for your vacation in Vermont, from rustic campgrounds in Shelburne to luxury hotels in Burlington, to vacation rentals in Bolton. There are also many wonderful restaurants in Chittenden County, from fine dining in Essex to family restaurants in Burlington. Checkout our Burlington Dining Guide for some great suggestions.
Whether you're looking for skiing at Bolton Valley, art centers near Williston, or shopping in Burlington, there is always something to do in Chittenden County. The Greater Burlington Area offers diverse cultural activities, mountain views, fantastic Burlington nightlife, and plenty of outdoor activities in all seasons.
If you can't get enough of the region, Burlington VT real estate may be just what you're looking for. Famous for its New England charm and architectural beauty, Burlington VT is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States.
Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, for a day or a week, or planning to live in Vermont, Burlington has a little something for everyone and you'll enjoy your time in the beautiful Burlington Region.
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Vermont Events in April
Call to Writers: VIRTUAL VOICING ART POETRY READING
4/18/20 - 4/18/20
Calling all writers to help bring comfort and community to our shared moment of pause through our VIRTUAL Voicing Art Poetry Reading on April 18, 2-3 pm US eastern time. Submit 1-4 one-page original works in response to the themes of “connection” and “independent interdependence” inspired by this unusual unprecedented global moment. Please note: This livestreamed event is family-friendly with a mission of “building loving worlds through loving words” so please gear your writing and subject matter accordingly. See poartry.org/voicing-art for submission details and poems from past events. Submission due date: April 17.
VIRTUAL VOICING ART POETRY READING: Comfort and Community for Our Time
4/18/20 - 4/18/20
Poets and poetry-lovers bring comfort and community by voicing verse virtually in our shared moment of pause. Gather together online for this ongoing poetry reading series to hear new works by poets written in response to our current unusual experience through the themes of “connection” and “independent interdependence”. And bring along any poetry you love that is helping you get through this time to share with us all. Login via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/829888051 by 1:50 pm US eastern time. See poartry.org/voicing-art for more information.
Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo
4/25/20 - 4/26/20
The 2nd Annual Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo returns to the Champlain Valley Exposition (Fairgrounds) April 25th & 26th, 2020. This year will be bigger and better with more gaming, comics, cosplay—more everything!
Come to this Vermont Gatherings event for authors, artists, gamers, cosplayers, fan organizations, comic enthusiasts, vehicle displays, prop makers, fight demos, vendors and much more.
The Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo is produced by Vermont Gatherings, the company behind the Vermont Renaissance Faire, Winter Renaissance Faire 2020, Fantasy Yule Ball, and other events.
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