Burlington, VT Travel Guide
Burlington, a quaint Vermont town on the shore of Lake Champlain, thrives on all things off-beat. The public square on Church Street is lined with acrobats and jugglers year-round; the Shelburne Museum has fully transplanted train stations and the steamboat Ticonderoga on the green; and the ever-popular Magic Hat Brewing Company has the most entertaining bartenders. Even the famous Burlington settlers -- like Ethan Allen (of the Green Mountain Boys, not the furniture), Ben Cohen and ... continue»
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Best Things to Do in Burlington, VT
Shelburne Museum
Best Hotels in Burlington, VT
Basin Harbor Club and Resort
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When to Visit Burlington, VT
The best time to visit Burlington is from May to October when the festival schedule picks up and the city is in peak season. The shoulder months are a little less expensive, but rarely worth the visit. April can get pretty muddy, and the tourism industry shuts down in November to prep for the winter sports season. December to March is a bustling time, but mainly with skiers and snowboarders who descend on the city's winter wonderland.
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