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Burlington Fast Facts
The Church Street Marketplace is an outdoor pedestrian mall boasting a unique mix of small local stores and major retailers.
As the state’s educational, medical, financial and cultural center, Burlington is well-known for its natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, recreational opportunities and safety.
- Largest city in Vermont, with a population of 40,000; 150,000 live in the greater Burlington area
- Located on Lake Champlain with stunning views of the Green and Adirondack Mountains
- Less than two hours to Montreal, and four hours to Boston by car
- Burlington International Airport is ten minutes from downtown
- Lake Champlain is the sixth largest freshwater lake in the U.S. (after the Great Lakes)
- Great public access to the lake, including a waterfront park, public boathouse, beaches and a 7-mile lakeside bike path
- Host to a delightful range of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Discover Jazz Festival, Vermont City Marathon and the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
- 17 religions represented by their houses of worship
Living In Vermont — You Can Have It All
Vermont offers you the choice of living in a bustling family neighborhood, a 200-year-old farmhouse on a quiet hillside, or an urban loft that’s just steps from the action of downtown. Either way, your commute is likely to be less than it would be almost anywhere else. The area boasts many fine public schools and is rated one of America’s safest places to live.
If you’re thinking about raising your family in Vermont, you’ll find a healthy lifestyle and a focus on activities the whole family can enjoy. Child magazine voted Burlington the #1 place in the United States to raise children, and the CDC named Burlington the healthiest city in America.
As one of the country’s most livable small cities Burlington has a vibrant arts and music scene, whether you’re looking for concerts, galleries, restaurants or nightlife. If you are a sports fan, UVM athletics features Division I basketball, hockey, soccer and lacrosse while the Vermont Lake Monsters provide minor league baseball fun for the whole family.
"Burlington is the perfect place to live. We have a beautiful setting and the people are so friendly and welcoming. It’s a dream come true to have both the career and the lifestyle I want."
Laurie Leclair, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Director
When you’re ready to get active yourself, you can kayak, sail, swim, ride the bike path, cross-country ski or snowshoe – all without leaving Burlington. Ten minutes away green pastures stretch to the slopes of the Green Mountains where you’ll find great hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding. A bit farther and you enter a world of small clapboard villages where clusters of cozy inns, shops and restaurants lie at the base of world-famous ski areas.
Last modified August 13 2012 04:21 PM
