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Burlington, Vermont is located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, just 45 miles south of the US-Canadian border. Burlington is the largest city in Vermont. As of the 2010 census, the metro area of Burlington housed approximately one third of Vermont's total population.
With the University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington College, and Champlain College all located in Burlington, visitors can really enjoy college-town vibrancy with idyllic rural beauty. Whether you're visiting for a day or a week, or planning to live in Vermont, Burlington has a little something for everyone.
Burlington has a wide variety of choices for your vacation in Vermont, from luxury Burlington VT hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts in Burlington. There are also many wonderful restaurants in Burlington, from fine dining to small cafes to family restaurants. Checkout our Burlington Dining Guide for some great suggestions. Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, you'll enjoy your stay in beautiful Burlington, Vermont.
If you're planning an event in Vermont, Burlington has a lot to offer. The city's breathtaking scenery makes a destination wedding in Burlington VT an ideal choice, and the many amenities allow for Burlington Conferences of various sizes. Whether you're looking for a reception hall or a conference room, you'll find the perfect location to host your events in Burlington Vermont.
If you can't get enough of the Lake Champlain Valley, Burlington VT real estate may be just what you're looking for. The city has a reputation as a safe and favorable place to live, with quality schools, health care and overall cleanliness.
In 2006, Men's Health Magazine rated Burlington as the ninth-best city to live in, according to health, quality of life, and fitness. In 2009, Children's Health Magazine rated Burlington as the best city in the country to raise a family. And according to an article in the Burlington Free Press, Burlington had the 6th lowest unemployment rate of all metro areas in 2011 at just 4.8%.
There are many fun things to do in Burlington and the surrounding Lake Champlain Valley area. The lake itself provides many opportunities for summer fun in Burlington, in addition to Burlington's waterfront parks. Winter fun can be found just a short drive away at nearby Bolton Valley Resort (45 minutes east), and Stowe Mountain Resort and Smugglers Notch Resort are both only about an hour away!
Burlington Shopping is a favorite past time for visitors and locals alike. Forbes Magazine featured Burlington as one of the "prettiest" towns in America in 2010, mentioning the popular Church Street Marketplace, a four-block pedestrian mall in downtown Burlington. "Burlington has it all," says Sarah Tuff Dunn, co-author of 101 Best Outdoor Towns. Dunn says the town's charms include "a brick pedestrian marketplace,Vermont's iconic white steeples and rolling hills that spill down toward a lively, green waterfront on Lake Champlain." (Forbes Magazine)
As you can tell, no trip to Vermont is complete without a visit to Burlington.
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Birthplace of: John Dewey (1859-1952), philosopher; Ralph Abraham (born 1936), mathematician.
Fun Fact: Burlington Vermont was a filming location for the movies Me, Myself & Irene (2000) and What Lies Beneath (2000).
Region 4: Burlington | Colchester (2.0 miles NNE) | Winooski (1.5 miles NE) | South Burlington (1.7 miles SE) | Lake Champlain
We are looking for volunteers participating in a nutrition intervention study conducted at the Clinical Research Center (CRC) at the University of Vermont seeking to better understand the potential benefits of dairy fat against type 2 diabetes. Qualified participants must be: Men and women ages 50 to 65 with prediabetes (condition with slightly elevated blood sugar higher than normal) and a BMI between 25 and 40, Having consistent dietary habits that include dairy products, and Available for 8 consecutive weeks . $1,000 compensation is provided if you qualify and complete the study. For more information and to schedule a screening, please call: 802-656-9422 and leave your name and contact number or email debourne@uvm.edu (Email is preferred).
Rediscover the romance of the rails on board a relaxing three-hour round-trip dinner train from Burlington to Middlebury. On this unique dining journey, you will enjoy a three-course gourmet dinner created on board our kitchen car, and the beautiful Vermont landscape as it rolls by your window. Reconnect with friends and family and make memories to cherish forever.
Kodály, Chris Brubeck, and Brahms: though separated by time and space, these three composers have all immortalized people and places important to them through the lively pieces that will kick off our 2019/2020 season. The concert opens with Dances of Galánta, Kodály’s spirited homage to the Hungarian market-town where he spent seven years of his childhood. Next we present the Northeast premiere of Chris Brubeck’s jazzy “Pas de Deux.” Co-commissioned for the indomitable husband-wife team of violinist (and VSO Music Director) Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson, this double concerto highlights their “unique musical and personal partnership” as it draws from diverse genres and defies rhythmic convention. The program closes with Brahms’ genial second symphony, steeped in the pastoral surroundings of the lakeside resort where he composed the piece in 1877. All concerts begin at 7:30 pm and are preceded at 6:30 pm by Musically Speaking, a free pre-concert discussion that provides entertaining insight into the evening’s program. A reception at Hotel Vermont’s Juniper Bar & Restaurant will follow the concert. For venue accessibility information, please call the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts at (802) 863-5966.
We've all heard of Plein Air Painting, but what about Plein Air Poetry? If you love words, being outdoors and storytelling, come out with a nature-loving poet-adventure guide on an easy 1-hour walk - in person or virtually via livestream from wherever you are - as we explore new experiences and spontaneous prompts to write a plein air poem. No experience necessary. Children welcome and encouraged! See poartry.org/nature-walks for more information and to donate.
Join us in a walking meditation to mark the turning of the seasons as the days become shorter and the night longer. As the seasons change and call us inward, consider the balance of light and dark in your life. This Fall Equinox Celebration will be led by the UU Labyrinth Ministry member at our Community Labyrinth located on the southwest corner of the UU property. All are welcome. Rain or Shine. Free. Contact Carol MacDonald (862-9037) carol@carolmacdonald.com for more info or questions.
