BURLINGTON
Burlington sits on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain (a vast lake that runs along the Vermont/
New York border). Burlington often experiences sudden and heavy snowfall and extremely cold temperatures in the winter.
Burlington is often considered a “hip” city that fuses the cultures of
Canada to the north and
Boston to the south. The downtown area is known for its artsy boutiques, trendy restaurants, eclectic shops and quirky street performers.
The popular ski resort town of
Stowe and Smuggler's Notch Recreation Area are just a short drive directly east for a great day trip, or take a maple syrup tour and experience Vermont's most famous export.
Hikers, bikers, boaters and skiers will find everything for an outdoor
Vermont vacation nearby. Burlington offers gorgeous views of the
Green Mountains over the crystal clear Lake Champlain, with the Winooski River winding through it all.
ADDITIONAL VERMONT CITY PAGES:
- South Burlington is home to the famous Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory where visitors can watch the whole process from above, then move on to the Flavor Room for samples.
- Burlington is the smallest U.S. city to be the largest city in its home state.
- The alternative band Phish, which has a Grateful Dead-like following (though much younger!) has its roots in Burlington, VT.
