Burlington (Vermont) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Burlington (Vermont)

Burlington, a city of 45,000 people (2020), is known outside of Vermont mostly as the place where Ben & Jerry's ice cream began, and as the city where democratic socialist Bernie Sanders launched his political career, winning the 1980 mayoral election and serving in that role for eight years before moving on to the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the 2016/2020 presidential races. However, contrary to what you may think, this lovely town has a lot more to offer than left-wing politics and ice cream.

Top Attractions in Burlington (Vermont)

Explore the best things to see and do in Burlington (Vermont):

• ★BCA Center
• ★Cathedral of Saint Joseph
• ★Center for Mindful Learning
• ★Dragon Boat Festival
• ★ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
• ★Ethan Allen Homestead
• ★Festival of Fools
• ★First Baptist Church

Where to Eat in Burlington (Vermont)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Ahli Baba's Kabob Shop
• 🍴American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
• 🍴Asiana House
• 🍴Asiana Noodle Shop
• 🍴A Single Pebble
• 🍴August First Bakery

Where to Stay in Burlington (Vermont)

• 🏨Burlington Hostel
• 🏨Courtyard Burlington Harbor
• 🏨Hampton Inn Burlington
• 🏨Hilton Burlington Hotel
• 🏨Lang House on Main Street Bed and Breakfast
• 🏨Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center

Burlington (Vermont) Travel Guide Sections

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