Church Street Restaurant Image by Photographer Jim Grant

Burlington Attractions .com is the premier online guide to Burlington, Vermont showcasing hundreds of exciting events and attractions throughout Vermont's beautiful Lake Champlain Valley and the counties of Chittendon, Addison, Franklin and Grand Isle. We invite you to take a virtual tour of some of our most popular travel destinations featuring the historic communities of Burlington, Shelburne, Charlotte, Essex, Vergennes, Middlebury, St Albans, and the Islands of NW Vermont.
The City of Burlington is the largest and most populated city in Vermont and and is often refered to as the "Queen of Lake Champlain" because of its unique location on the eastern shores of beautiful Lake Champlain bordering the edge of the Adirondack Park.
Each year, Burlington welcomes thousands of visitors

Downtown Music Image by Photographer Jim Grant

traveling to the Lake Champlain Valley and the Adirondack mountains of upstate New York. The city of Burlington is famous for its quintessential charm and architectural beauty and is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States offering some of the finest real estate opportunities in the east. Burlington has recieved numerous awards and designations including the winner of the "Great American Main Street Award" by the National Historic Trust and was voted the Number One "City To have It All" by A&E Television. The Greater Burlington region offers visitors a rich variety of historic, artistic and cultural attractions. The City of Burlington is home to the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and the Flynn Theater for the Performing Arts as well as the University Of Vermont and numerous other educational institutions.

Burlington also hosts a multitude of music festivals and fairs including the Champlain Valley Folk Festival, Burlington Discover Jazz Fest, Vermont Mozart Festival, Burlington Latino Festival and the Vermont International Film Festival. Burlington is also home to numerous museums and landmarks including the Shelburne Museum & Farm, Ethan Allen Homestead,

The Ticondeoga Steamship at The Shelburne Museum

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Birds of Vermont Museum and UVM's Perkins Geology Museum, The ECHO Center, Fleming Museum and Francis Colburn Gallery. For the outdoor enthusiast, Burlington's beautiful waterfront features nine miles of spectacular bike paths and walking trails bordering the shores of lovely Lake Champlain.
The Burlington Church Street Marketplace provides visitors with year-round shopping dining & entertainment and features hundreds of unique boutiques, street vendors, galleries and cafes. During the winter months the ski resorts of Jay Peak, Smuggler's Notch, Stratton, Killington and Sugarbush offer a multitude of winter sports and excellent downhill skiing. Over on the New york side of Lake Champlain skiers can also discover famous Whiteface Mountain, site of both the 1932 &1980 winter Olympic games.

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In April 1997, Burlington received the "Great American Main Street Award" from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The award honors efforts to revitalize downtowns. Burlington has also been ranked as one of the "hippest arts towns in America" by John Villani in his book The 100 Best Small Art Towns, 1997. In addition to its historical and artistic attractions, the Lake Champlain Valley is home to a number of festivals, craft fairs, tours, antique shops, sporting events, outdoor recreation, great dining and more!

Adams Apple Orchard & Farm Market, Inc.
Open mid- April through December, specializing in fresh local and regional produce, Vermont Specialty Food Products, local crafts, pies and gift baskets (gift boxes shipped UPS). PYO Apple Orchard open September through October 15th with easy family picking, freshly pressed cider and scenic mountain views, school and tour groups are welcomed. Our 8th annual Fall Harvest Festival held Sept.8, 9, 15, 16. 10am-5pm.

Birds of Vermont Museum
On exhibit, at the Birds of Vermont Museum, are more than 445 biologically accurate wooden carvings of over 250 species of birds, including Vermont's nesting birds in natural habitat displays with actual nests and wooden eggs, wetland birds, raptors, a gallery of extinct and endangered birds of North America. Watch live birds through a one-way window.



Burlington Maritime Museum consists of 2 locations The Shipyard at Burlington and The Museum at Basin Harbor. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. Vergennes, VT 05491 802-475-2022 802-475-2953 (fax) click here for more info

The Vermont Brewers Festival is held annually at the Waterfront Park in Burlington. Brewers from all over Vermont, renowned for their high quality products, are invited to take part in the event. A village of tents are set up in the park, and visitors are welcome to sample the different beers, as well as enjoy great food and entertainment.

Vermont Stage Company
For over ten years this local theater has highlighted performances with the best regional and Vermont-based actors. Featuring classics and new works, the theater operates from September through May.

Burlington Town Center
"Downtown Burlington's popular indoor shopping mall featuring great stores including Gap, Baby Gap/Gap Kids, The Limited, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle Outfitters, & the new Filene's Department Store. Join our Gold Square Club and earn free gifts. College students show your ID & save!"
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Culinary Arts
Vermont has long been known for its truly unique & varied cuisine ranging from fresh caught native brook trout to world class dining at five star resorts. In the internationally acclaimed City of Burlington, diners can choose from exciting restaurants with menus featuring everything from sushi and health foods to hearty Vermont homecooked meals. The New England Culinary Institute in Burlington was founded on the principle of learning by doing. Many of todays local chefs learned their trade at NECI. Click here to learn more about culinary arts.

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University of Vermont, Burlington

The University of Vermont
The University of Vermont, established in 1791, is the largest institution of higher learning in Vermont, comprising nearly 300 buildings and a 950-acre main campus. The university maintains a dual focus on instruction and research. Its enrollment is 7,601 undergraduates, 1,106 graduates and 394 medical students. The average undergraduate class size is 22.
The University of Vermont faculty consists of 974 full-time and 183 part-time instructors. Most of the undergraduates are from outside Vermont, principally the Northeastern states. UVM offers more than 90 undergraduate majors; the most popular are business, English, and political science. The university also offers four preprofessional programs; 72 master's and 20 doctoral degree programs; and an M.D. program.

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Come explore Burlington, Vermont and see why the National Geographic Traveler Magazine named this city the "Top Place Of A Lifetime For Outdoor Activities." and why Burlington is recognized as the "Jewel Of Vermont."

Local Events

June 27, 2008- 29th

Vermont Quilt Festival – Essex Junction and Colcester June 27, 2008 to June 29, 2008 Hundreds of hand-crafted quilts; 83 full- and half-day classes taught by quilters from across the country. Location: Show is at Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction; classes are at St. Michael's College, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester. Information: 603-444-7500 or visit www.vqf.org

Now through September 1, 2008
Body Language ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center -- Burlington Explore the science of movement at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center this summer, where the interactive exhibit Body Language brings physics to life. The physics of human movement is such an integrated part of our lives that it can be a difficult concept to understand. That’s where Body Language is unique: The first exhibit designed by professional dancers and physicists, it’s an experiential journey into the wonders of human movement. Body Language combines innovative exhibit elements like Snibbe Interactive Installations and the Whittaker Center for Science’s Bodies in Motion collection; providing over 17 dynamic interactives that make the physics of movement accessible to children and adults of all ages. Location: Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, 1 College Street. Open: Year-round, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $7-$9.50. Information: 877-ECHOFUN.

Independence Day Celebration
Fabulous fireworks, activities, and entertainment celebrating our nation's birthday. Attracts 60,000 people.
July 3rd

Vermont Brewers Festival
A celebration of the art of draft brewing. Twenty-five breweries and 100 different brews.
Mid-July


Vermont Mozart Festival
A celebration of classical music with concerts in spectacular indoor and outdoor settings.
July-Aug.

Round Barn at The Shelburne Museum

Click here for complete Calendar of Events for Burlington & Northern Vermont

Burlington Attractions .com gives you everything you need to know to plan your trip online when visiting Vermont's Lake Champlain Valley & the neighboring Upstate New York and Adirondack Region.

Vermont Fly Fishing

Anglers all over Vermont are looking forward to casting a line on opening morning of Vermont's trout fishing season -- April 8 this year. Vermont has hundreds of rivers and lakes from Burlington in the north to the Connecticut River Valley offering Vermont anglers the opportunity to catch beautiful native brook trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout. Regardless of your experience you are sure to find a unique experience here in the Green Mountain state of Vermont. Local fly fishing guides have the skills to improve your dry fly presentation, nymphing, wet fly and streamer techniques as well as offering you instruction on how to "read" the water.

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Vermont's State Capital - Montpelier
Montpelier is the nation's smallest state capital and is located in central Vermont at the confluence of the Winooski and North Branch Rivers. Montpelier features the nation’s oldest and best preserved state capital. The State House is famous for its brilliant gold dome which measures 57 feet high and is made of wood sheathed in copper and covered with 23.7 carat gold leaf. The House and Senate chambers are the oldest legislative chambers in their original condition anywhere in the country.
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Rutland - Heart of the Green Mountain State
Located in the heart of the Green Mountain State, Rutland is the second largest city in the state of Vermont. Rutland County includes 28 towns and has approximately 70,000 residents. The City of Rutland provides the region with a vibrant historic downtown and a variety of businesses and services.
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Bennington - "Primary gateway for Southwestern Vermont"
Bennington County is Vermont's fifth largest community and encompasses 575 square miles with over 35,000 residents. The Town of Bennington is nestled beween two beautiful mountain ranges, the Taconics and Green Mountains, and enjoys easy access to all forms of outdoor recreation.
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Middlebury - "Summer Home of Poet Robert Frost"
Middlebury was originally chartered in 1761 and is a Shire Town (county seat) of Addison County located in the heart of Vermont dairy country. Middlebury is also home to the highly accredited Middlebury College and represents the quintessential New England college town complete with village green and historic architecture.
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Brattleboro
Brattleboro is situated between the West and Connecticut Rivers and serves as the primary gateway for southeastern Vermont. The Town of Brattleboro borders the state of New Hampshire and is centrally located on route to many major Vermont and NH Ski resorts.
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St Albans
The City of St Albans is located near Lake Champlain in the Northwest corner of the state and was originally settled in 1774 and incorporated as a city in 1897. During the Civil War period, Saint Albans was the scene of the northernmost engagement of the American Civil War.
Today, the Saint Albans Historical Museum attracts thousands of history buffs and visitors annually.
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Lake Champlain Valley
The beautiful Lake Champlain Valley was recently ranked "One of Four Outstanding Get-Away Locations in the Northeast" by USA Weekday Magazine. Each year, the Lake Champlain Valley welcomes thousands of visitors traveling to both Vermont's Green Mountains and the majestic Adirondack mountains of upstate New York.
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