Burlington, Vermont

Burlington is the largest city in the state of Vermont. The city is located on the shores of Lake Champlain. It is a college town with the University of Vermont located in the city.

In the center of the city is the Church Street Marketplace. Here you can find trendy shops and diverse food bistros, restaurants, and take-away.

Where to stay:

Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center: Located near the University of Vermont, the Ethan Allen Homestead, and the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory.

The Courtyard Burlington Harbor: Located near the attractions of the Ethan Allen Homestead and the University of Vermont.

Where to eat:

You will have a wide choice of restaurants to choose from with food choices ranging from seafood to Asian and other cuisine such as Cajun and Mediterranean.

What to see:

Shelburne Museum: Located seven miles south of Burlington, the musuem is 50 acres of Americana. The museum was created in 1947 by Electra Webb. It includes a reconstruction of her parent's New York City apartment including their collection of French Impressionist paintings. Her taste was for American inventions. The rest of the museum is dedicated to everyday American life over the past two centuries.

ECHO: Interactive and hands-on museum which is a science center and an aquarium.

Ethan Allen Homestead: Tours of the home of Ethan Allen who led the Green Mountain Boys against Fort Ticonderoga to establish the state of Vermont.

There are a number of festivals in the area each year:

Discover Jazz Festival: Held in mid-June, features well-known jazz musicians. Some performances are free.

Vermont Mozart Festival: Held each summer and in winter at various venues.

After Dinner:

This is a college town so there a number of clubs with live entertainment.