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Vermont's largest city, Burlington, is situated on the shores of Lake Champlain. It's known for its vibrant downtown, cultural events, and the University of Vermont.
Burlington derived its name from the Burling family, of New York.
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Burlington was the site of the world’s first international hockey match. The game took place in 1886, between the Montreal Crystals and the local Van Ness House hockey team. The Montreal Crystals won 3-0.
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Battery Park, Burlington, Vt. with Lake Champlain at Left
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Grand Union Tea Company, 1909
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Departure of Father Barrett from Burlington, Vt., July 29, 1910
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"The fire was the result of an internal explosion which killed 2 men. The city of Burlington and local merchants banded together to help rebuild this business with help from outside also. The employees were paid their weeks wage , though the fire happened on a Thursday with extra kicked in to cover loss of personal items . Local employers offered them work until the factory was rebuilt and running, which it was. The plant was rebuilt and in 1919 , there was a strike there when wages were cut. In 1923, the plant closed after the market collapsed . The Vermont shareholders finally wrestled the control of the company from the Mass parent firm and formed the Vermont Milk Chocolate factory , re-opening the plant late 20's operating until 1939. They also leased space to other companies, among them the Everpure Ice Company , whom they took to court to take possession of assets after that company folded in the 1930's. In 1949, the company was liquidated after ceasing operations in 1939. The company was located at 208 Flynn ( then Park) Avenue, across from the VT Structural Steel Company."
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Ruins of the Vt. Milk Chocolate Co's plant, Burlington, Vt., burned April 25, 1918
"The fire was the result of an internal explosion which killed 2 men. The city of Burlington and local merchants banded together to help rebuild this business with help from outside also. The employees were paid their weeks wage , though the fire happened on a Thursday with extra kicked in to cover loss of personal items . Local employers offered them work until the factory was rebuilt and running, which it was. The plant was rebuilt and in 1919 , there was a strike there when wages were cut. In 1923, the plant closed after the market collapsed . The Vermont shareholders finally wrestled the control of the company from the Mass parent firm and formed the Vermont Milk Chocolate factory , re-opening the plant late 20's operating until 1939. They also leased space to other companies, among them the Everpure Ice Company , whom they took to court to take possession of assets after that company folded in ... Read MORE...
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1763 - Burlington, Vermont founded
1831 - Counterfeit Notes
The Burlington, (Vermont,) Sentinel cautions the public against counterfeit 100 dollar notes of the Bank of the United States, payable at the office in Burlington, which are in circulation. The engraving, filling up, and signature are all very close imitations of the genuine note.
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Baltimore, Maryland
March 21, 1831
The Burlington, (Vermont,) Sentinel cautions the public against counterfeit 100 dollar notes of the Bank of the United States, payable at the office in Burlington, which are in circulation. The engraving, filling up, and signature are all very close imitations of the genuine note.
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Baltimore, Maryland
March 21, 1831
January 25, 1837 - At 7 PM a display of the Northern Lights danced above Burlington, VT.
Its light was equal to the full moon. Snow and other objects reflecting the light were deeply tinged with a blood red hue. Blue, yellow and white streamers were also noted.
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Its light was equal to the full moon. Snow and other objects reflecting the light were deeply tinged with a blood red hue. Blue, yellow and white streamers were also noted.
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1839 - Burlington
Burlington, Vermont
This is the chief town in the county of Chittenden. It is delightfully situated upon the tongue of land formed by the confluence of the Winooski, or Onion river, with lake Champlain. This is the most important town in Vermont. It lies in lat. 44° 27' N., and in lon. 73° 15' W. It is 38 miles W.N.W. from Montpelier, 62 S. by E. from St. Johns, L.C., 80 S.S.E. from Montreal, 70 N. from Whitehall, 22 S.E. from Plattsburgh, 10 miles across the lake to Port Kent, N.Y. and 440 from Washington.
Although some beginnings were made before that event, no permanent settlement was effected in this township till about the close of the revolution in 1783. The town was organized by the election of town officers about the year 1786. The surface of the township is agreeably diversified, and is so much elevated above the lake that the air is pure and wholesome.
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Burlington, Vermont
This is the chief town in the county of Chittenden. It is delightfully situated upon the tongue of land formed by the confluence of the Winooski, or Onion river, with lake Champlain. This is the most important town in Vermont. It lies in lat. 44° 27' N., and in lon. 73° 15' W. It is 38 miles W.N.W. from Montpelier, 62 S. by E. from St. Johns, L.C., 80 S.S.E. from Montreal, 70 N. from Whitehall, 22 S.E. from Plattsburgh, 10 miles across the lake to Port Kent, N.Y. and 440 from Washington.
Although some beginnings were made before that event, no permanent settlement was effected in this township till about the close of the revolution in 1783. The town was organized by the election of town officers about the year 1786. The surface of the township is agreeably diversified, and is so much elevated above the lake that the air is pure and wholesome.
This town is not surpassed in beauty of location by any one in New England. It lies on the east shore of Burlington... Read MORE...
1846 - First steam-heated factory was the Burlington Woolen Company in 1846.
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1849 Burlington
Chittenden Co. This is the chief town in the county. It is delightfully situated upon the tongue of land formed by the confluence of the Winooski River with Lake Champlain. This is the most important town in Vermont. It lies in lat. 44° 27' N., and in lon. 73° 15' W.
The surface of the township is agreeably diversified, and is so much elevated above the lake that the air is pure and wholesome.
This town is not surpassed in beauty of location by any one in New England. It lies on the east shore of Burlington Bay, and occupies a gentle declivity, descending towards the west, and terminated by the waters of the lake. The principal streets, running east and west, are one mile in length, and these are intersected at right angles, by streets running north and south, and cutting the whole village into regular squares. A large share of the business on Lake Champlain centres at this place, and the town is rapidly increasing in wealth and consequence.
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Chittenden Co. This is the chief town in the county. It is delightfully situated upon the tongue of land formed by the confluence of the Winooski River with Lake Champlain. This is the most important town in Vermont. It lies in lat. 44° 27' N., and in lon. 73° 15' W.
The surface of the township is agreeably diversified, and is so much elevated above the lake that the air is pure and wholesome.
This town is not surpassed in beauty of location by any one in New England. It lies on the east shore of Burlington Bay, and occupies a gentle declivity, descending towards the west, and terminated by the waters of the lake. The principal streets, running east and west, are one mile in length, and these are intersected at right angles, by streets running north and south, and cutting the whole village into regular squares. A large share of the business on Lake Champlain centres at this place, and the town is rapidly increasing in wealth and consequence.
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1852 - Fire at Burlington, Vt.
BURLINGTON, Monday, Oct. 25. A fire broke out here at 12 o'clock last night, destroying Weaver's clothing store, Barrow's dry goods store, Stephens & Durkee's drug store, and S. M. Weed's dwelling. It is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary.
The New York Times
New York, New York
October 26, 1852
BURLINGTON, Monday, Oct. 25. A fire broke out here at 12 o'clock last night, destroying Weaver's clothing store, Barrow's dry goods store, Stephens & Durkee's drug store, and S. M. Weed's dwelling. It is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary.
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New York, New York
October 26, 1852
1854 - Burlington
Burlington, a port of entry, and seat of justice of Chittenden county, Vermont, and the most populous town in the state, is situated on a bay of its own name, on the E. side of Lake Cbamplain, 40 miles by railroad W. N. W. from Montpelier, and by steamboat 82 miles N. from Whitehall. Lat. 44° 27' N. ; Lon. 73° 10' W. The ground on which Burlington is situated is low along the borders of the lake, but rises as it recedes from the shore to a considerable elevation. The United States government has erected a light-house on Juniper island, at the mouth of Burlington bay, and constructed a break water to protect the shipping in the harbor. For beauty of location Burlington is scarcely surpassed by any town or village in New England. The streets cross each other at right angles; those extending east ward from the lake are a mile in length. In the centre is the public square, around which are situated the court house, the principal hotels, and several fine stores Many of the dwellings are... Read MORE...
Burlington, a port of entry, and seat of justice of Chittenden county, Vermont, and the most populous town in the state, is situated on a bay of its own name, on the E. side of Lake Cbamplain, 40 miles by railroad W. N. W. from Montpelier, and by steamboat 82 miles N. from Whitehall. Lat. 44° 27' N. ; Lon. 73° 10' W. The ground on which Burlington is situated is low along the borders of the lake, but rises as it recedes from the shore to a considerable elevation. The United States government has erected a light-house on Juniper island, at the mouth of Burlington bay, and constructed a break water to protect the shipping in the harbor. For beauty of location Burlington is scarcely surpassed by any town or village in New England. The streets cross each other at right angles; those extending east ward from the lake are a mile in length. In the centre is the public square, around which are situated the court house, the principal hotels, and several fine stores Many of the dwellings are... Read MORE...
1854 - Fire at Burlington
Boston, Tuesday, Jan.3.
The Steam Saw Mill, Machine Shop, and Iron Foundry owned by Henry Symonds, at Burlington, Vt., was yesterday morning destroyed by fire, together with an adjoining dwelling-house.
The New York Times
New York, New York
January 4, 1854
Boston, Tuesday, Jan.3.
The Steam Saw Mill, Machine Shop, and Iron Foundry owned by Henry Symonds, at Burlington, Vt., was yesterday morning destroyed by fire, together with an adjoining dwelling-house.
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New York, New York
January 4, 1854
1858 - Ethan Allen's Remains
There has been considerable excitement in Burlington, Vermont, for a few days past, on the subject of the removal of the remains of Gen. Ethan Allen. The ceremonies of laying the corner-stone of the monument ordered by the State have been deferred, and the authorities of the town and the committee of the monument have made thorough search, to the depth of six or eight feet, in all parts of the family lot not known to be occupied by the remains of other members of the family, where his monument stood, without finding the slightest indication of human remains.
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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
May 20, 1858
There has been considerable excitement in Burlington, Vermont, for a few days past, on the subject of the removal of the remains of Gen. Ethan Allen. The ceremonies of laying the corner-stone of the monument ordered by the State have been deferred, and the authorities of the town and the committee of the monument have made thorough search, to the depth of six or eight feet, in all parts of the family lot not known to be occupied by the remains of other members of the family, where his monument stood, without finding the slightest indication of human remains.
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Alexandria, Virginia
May 20, 1858
1859
BURLINGTON, the cap. of Chittenden co., in the state of Vermont, U.S.; 40 m. NW of Montpelier; 80 m. SSE of Montreal; 82 m. SE of Plattsburg; in N lat 44 27. Pop. in 1830, 3,525; in 1840, 4271. It is finely situated on a bay on the E side of Lake Champlain. The lake is here 10 m. wide; and on the opposite shore rise the Adirondack mountains. The university of Vermong, founded in 1791, is situated on the E side of the village; and about 1 1/ 2 m. to the NE, on the falls of Onion river, is the manufacturing village of Winovski.
A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Volume 2 Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859
BURLINGTON, the cap. of Chittenden co., in the state of Vermont, U.S.; 40 m. NW of Montpelier; 80 m. SSE of Montreal; 82 m. SE of Plattsburg; in N lat 44 27. Pop. in 1830, 3,525; in 1840, 4271. It is finely situated on a bay on the E side of Lake Champlain. The lake is here 10 m. wide; and on the opposite shore rise the Adirondack mountains. The university of Vermong, founded in 1791, is situated on the E side of the village; and about 1 1/ 2 m. to the NE, on the falls of Onion river, is the manufacturing village of Winovski.
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1867 Railroad Accident in Vermont-Train Intentionally Thrown front the Track.
BURLINGTON, Vt., Friday, Aug. 2. The 10 P.M. express train of the Rutland and Burlington Railroad was thrown down an embankment and badly smashed up ten miles south of this city last night, by ties mahciously[sic] placed across the track and in the cattle guard. The train was behind time and running at increased speed, and the obstruction was not seen in time to check the train. The entire train went off, and the engine demolished, but no one was seriously injured.
The New York Times
New York, New York
August 3, 1867
BURLINGTON, Vt., Friday, Aug. 2. The 10 P.M. express train of the Rutland and Burlington Railroad was thrown down an embankment and badly smashed up ten miles south of this city last night, by ties mahciously[sic] placed across the track and in the cattle guard. The train was behind time and running at increased speed, and the obstruction was not seen in time to check the train. The entire train went off, and the engine demolished, but no one was seriously injured.
The New York Times
New York, New York
August 3, 1867
1868 - The city of Burlington, Vermont, has about doubled its population in eight years, and is now claimed to be the third lumber market in the United States.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
June 29, 1868
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Cincinnati, Ohio
June 29, 1868
1868 - Making Shoe Pegs
The largest manufactory of shoe pegs in this country is said to be at Burlington, Vermont, where one factory is accustomed to transform every day four cords of wood into four hundred bushels of shoe pegs.
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Idaho Statesman
Idaho
December 12, 1868
The largest manufactory of shoe pegs in this country is said to be at Burlington, Vermont, where one factory is accustomed to transform every day four cords of wood into four hundred bushels of shoe pegs.
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Idaho Statesman
Idaho
December 12, 1868
1869 - December 27 - A post Christmas storm in New York and Vermont produced record storm totals of 30 inches at Burlington, VT, and 39 inches at Montpelier VT. A public emergency was declared in Vermont.
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1876 - The Burlington woolen mill company are to build a new dam, at the cost of $15,000.
St Albans Daily Messenger
St Albans, Vermont
July 21, 1876
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St Albans, Vermont
July 21, 1876
1882 - WORK OF A SEVERE GALE.
BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 27. - At 7 o'clock this morning this city was visited by the severest gale for many years, doing great damage to property. One wall of the Burlington and Lamville Railroad depot, a lofty brick building, was blown in and the roof blown off. The roofs were also blown off two buildings of the Burlington Cotton Mill. Many chimneys were blown down, and trees were prostrated in all parts of the city. The ice was swept out of Lake Champlain and Burlington Bay almost in an instant. Much havoc was done in the lumber yards. No lives were lost, but there were several narrow escapes. The tornado appears to have been confined to the city, being only a strong wind in the country around.
The New York Times
New York, New York
January 28, 1882
BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 27. - At 7 o'clock this morning this city was visited by the severest gale for many years, doing great damage to property. One wall of the Burlington and Lamville Railroad depot, a lofty brick building, was blown in and the roof blown off. The roofs were also blown off two buildings of the Burlington Cotton Mill. Many chimneys were blown down, and trees were prostrated in all parts of the city. The ice was swept out of Lake Champlain and Burlington Bay almost in an instant. Much havoc was done in the lumber yards. No lives were lost, but there were several narrow escapes. The tornado appears to have been confined to the city, being only a strong wind in the country around.
The New York Times
New York, New York
January 28, 1882
1895 - Burlington
Burlington, the most populous city of Vermont, and the capital of Chittenden co., is finely situated on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, about 1 mile W. of the Winooski River, 40 miles W.N.W. of Montpelier, and 80 miles by water N. of Whitehall. Lat. 44°29' N.; lon. 73° 15' W, It is a port of entry, and is on the Vermont Central Rail. road, which connects it with Rutland, Montpelier, and Ogdensburg, N.Y. It is surrounded with beautiful scenery, and is partly built on an eminence which is nearly 300 feet higher than the lake and commands magnificent views of the Adirondack Mountains and the intervening wide expanse of water. The part of the city next to the lake is but little elevated above its surface. Near the middle of the city is a public square, around which are located the handsome court-house, post-office, and principal hotels. It has a good harbor, which is protected by a breakwater constructed by the government of the United States. Here is a light-house, on Juniper... Read MORE...
Burlington, the most populous city of Vermont, and the capital of Chittenden co., is finely situated on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, about 1 mile W. of the Winooski River, 40 miles W.N.W. of Montpelier, and 80 miles by water N. of Whitehall. Lat. 44°29' N.; lon. 73° 15' W, It is a port of entry, and is on the Vermont Central Rail. road, which connects it with Rutland, Montpelier, and Ogdensburg, N.Y. It is surrounded with beautiful scenery, and is partly built on an eminence which is nearly 300 feet higher than the lake and commands magnificent views of the Adirondack Mountains and the intervening wide expanse of water. The part of the city next to the lake is but little elevated above its surface. Near the middle of the city is a public square, around which are located the handsome court-house, post-office, and principal hotels. It has a good harbor, which is protected by a breakwater constructed by the government of the United States. Here is a light-house, on Juniper... Read MORE...
1895 - LOSSES BY FIRE.
Burlington, Vt., March 19. - Booth's planing mill and shops, the Baldwin Refrigerator Company's factory, the Vermont Shade Roller factory, and all their storage buildings, &c., burned; loss, $250,000; insurance, $125,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
March 20, 1895
Burlington, Vt., March 19. - Booth's planing mill and shops, the Baldwin Refrigerator Company's factory, the Vermont Shade Roller factory, and all their storage buildings, &c., burned; loss, $250,000; insurance, $125,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
March 20, 1895
1900 - LOSSES BY FIRE.
BURLINGTON, Vt., April 16. - Fire to-day caused a loss of $20,000 to Spaulding, Kimball & Co.'s wholesale grocery and destroyed a warehouse of the Burlington Grocery Company. The loss on the latter was $35,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
April 17, 1900
BURLINGTON, Vt., April 16. - Fire to-day caused a loss of $20,000 to Spaulding, Kimball & Co.'s wholesale grocery and destroyed a warehouse of the Burlington Grocery Company. The loss on the latter was $35,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
April 17, 1900
1903 - First person to cross the entire United States by automobile was Dr. H. Nelson Jackson, a Burlington physician, who traveled from San Francisco to New York City in 1903.
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Burlington, a port of entry, the most populous city of Vermont, and the capital of Chittenden co., is finely situated on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, about 1 mile W. of the Winooski River, 40 miles WNW. of Montpelier, and 80 miles by water N. of Whitehall. Lat. 44° 29' N. ; Lon. 73° 15' W. It is on the Central Vermont and the Rut land Rs. The city is surrounded by beautiful scenery, and is partly built on an eminence which rises over 300 feet above the lake and commands magnificent views of the Adirondack Mountains and the intervening wide expanse of water. The part of the city next to the lake is but little elevated above its surface. It has a good harbor, which is protected by a breakwater. Burlington is the seat of the University of Vermont, which was founded in 1791, and had an attendance in 1900 of 476 students (male and female), and of the affiliated State Agricultural College, founded in 1865. Other educational institutions are St. Mary's Academy and the Vermont... Read MORE...
Burlington, a port of entry, the most populous city of Vermont, and the capital of Chittenden co., is finely situated on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, about 1 mile W. of the Winooski River, 40 miles WNW. of Montpelier, and 80 miles by water N. of Whitehall. Lat. 44° 29' N. ; Lon. 73° 15' W. It is on the Central Vermont and the Rut land Rs. The city is surrounded by beautiful scenery, and is partly built on an eminence which rises over 300 feet above the lake and commands magnificent views of the Adirondack Mountains and the intervening wide expanse of water. The part of the city next to the lake is but little elevated above its surface. It has a good harbor, which is protected by a breakwater. Burlington is the seat of the University of Vermont, which was founded in 1791, and had an attendance in 1900 of 476 students (male and female), and of the affiliated State Agricultural College, founded in 1865. Other educational institutions are St. Mary's Academy and the Vermont... Read MORE...
1922 - NEWS OF STATE What Is Going On in and About Old Vermont FACTORY DAMAGED BY FIRE Estimated Loss Not Yet Known
The Burlington fire department responded Saturday morning to an alarm from box 56, at the junction of South Union and Howard st., sent in because of a blaze in the factory of Henry Johnson and Lord in the rear of 204 Howard st. Four lines of hose were used in extinguishing the fire and the Seagrave pump was brought into action to furnish water to the top floor of the building. Frank P. Lord, treasurer and general manager of the concern, stated last evening that no estimate of the damage had been made but this would be started at once.
The fire had its origin, it is thought, from some defect in the furnace draught, for the damage from flames was largely confined to the portion of the building over the furnace. Mr. Lord built a fire early in the morning and a short time later notified that smoke was coming from the building.
When the department arrived large clouds of smoke were pouring from the building and the fire had gotten into the partitions, necessitating the use of a large... Read MORE...
The Burlington fire department responded Saturday morning to an alarm from box 56, at the junction of South Union and Howard st., sent in because of a blaze in the factory of Henry Johnson and Lord in the rear of 204 Howard st. Four lines of hose were used in extinguishing the fire and the Seagrave pump was brought into action to furnish water to the top floor of the building. Frank P. Lord, treasurer and general manager of the concern, stated last evening that no estimate of the damage had been made but this would be started at once.
The fire had its origin, it is thought, from some defect in the furnace draught, for the damage from flames was largely confined to the portion of the building over the furnace. Mr. Lord built a fire early in the morning and a short time later notified that smoke was coming from the building.
When the department arrived large clouds of smoke were pouring from the building and the fire had gotten into the partitions, necessitating the use of a large... Read MORE...
1944 - August 11 - The temperature at Burlington, VT, soared to an all-time record high of 101 degrees.
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August 11, 1944
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August 11, 1944
1978 - First Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream store opened in Burlington.
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Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a foodie, an art lover, or just looking for a relaxing getaway, Burlington has something to offer. Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Burlington, Vermont:
Church Street Marketplace: Start your exploration in the heart of Burlington at Church Street Marketplace. This pedestrian-friendly, cobblestone street is lined with shops, boutiques, restaurants, and street performers. It's a great place for shopping, dining, and people-watching.
Waterfront Park: Burlington's waterfront area along Lake Champlain is a gem. You can take a leisurely stroll or bike ride along the waterfront, have a picnic, or simply relax on the grass. The park also hosts events and festivals throughout the year.
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain: This interactive science and nature museum is perfect for families. It features a range of exhibits related to the ecology and history of Lake Champlain. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the hands-on displays and the opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem.
Lake Champlain Cruises: Take a boat tour on Lake Champlain to enjoy breathtaking views of the Adirondack Mountains and the Vermont shoreline. Various... Read MORE...
Church Street Marketplace: Start your exploration in the heart of Burlington at Church Street Marketplace. This pedestrian-friendly, cobblestone street is lined with shops, boutiques, restaurants, and street performers. It's a great place for shopping, dining, and people-watching.
Waterfront Park: Burlington's waterfront area along Lake Champlain is a gem. You can take a leisurely stroll or bike ride along the waterfront, have a picnic, or simply relax on the grass. The park also hosts events and festivals throughout the year.
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain: This interactive science and nature museum is perfect for families. It features a range of exhibits related to the ecology and history of Lake Champlain. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the hands-on displays and the opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem.
Lake Champlain Cruises: Take a boat tour on Lake Champlain to enjoy breathtaking views of the Adirondack Mountains and the Vermont shoreline. Various... Read MORE...
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