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Things to see in Burlington, Vermont (United States): 40 places and when to go
Burlington, Vermont is a town in United States with around 94,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Food and drink (11), Temples (10). The best known are Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain, Shelburne Museum and Cathedral of Saint Joseph. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.4758, -73.2125
- Population
- About 94,000
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Food and drink (11) · Temples (10) · Nature (6) · Diving (5) · Architecture (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 429 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Carl Mountain, at 682 m.
What to see in Burlington, Vermont
The places in and around Burlington, Vermont, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Poke-O-Moonshine MountainMountain in United States of America25 km
- Shelburne MuseumNon-profit museum in Vermont, USA11 km
- Cathedral of Saint JosephChurch in Vermont, United States842 m
- Arrowhead MountainMountain in Vermont, United States23 km
- Carl MountainMountain in United States of America27 km
- Fleming Museum of ArtMuseum in Burlington, Vermont1.3 km
- Mount Philo State ParkState park in Chittenden County, Vermont22 km
- Round ChurchHistoric church on Round Church Road in Richmond, Vermont19 km
- Cathedral Church of St. PaulChurch in Vermont, United States657 m
- TiconderogaRestored 220-foot steamboat preserved as a museum ship in Shelburne, Vermont11 km
- Birds of Vermont MuseumMuseum21 km
- Burlington Bay Horse FerryShipwreck in Lake Champlain, United States2.6 km
- Unitarian ChurchHistoric church in Vermont, United States584 m
- General ButlerShipwreck1.4 km
- Holmes Creek Covered BridgeBridge in Charlotte, Vermont17 km
- Ira Allen ChapelCampus building in Burlington, Vermont, US1.2 km
- Maple Street Covered BridgeBridge in Fairfax, Vermont26 km
- Methodist Episcopal Church of WinooskiChurch building in Winooski, United States of America2.6 km
- O.J. WalkerShipwreck in Lake Champlain, Burlington, Vermont, United States2.3 km
- Ohavi ZedekSynagogue in Burlington, Vermont, USA1.5 km
- Richmond Congregational ChurchChurch building in Richmond, United States of America19 km
- RokebyHistoric farm property and museum at 4334 United States Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, Vermont28 km
- St. Francis Xavier ChurchChurch in Winooski, Vermont, United States3.1 km
- Museum Covered BridgeHistoric bridge in Vermont11 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Old Ohavi Zedek Synagogue
- History: Shelburne Farms
- Food and drink: Ausable Brewing Company, Burlington Beer Company, Citizen Cider, Citizen Cider Warehouse, Fiddlehead Brewing Company, Foam Brewers, Four Quarters Brewing, Queen City Brewery, Stone Corral Brewery, Switchback Brewery, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
- Snow: Cochran's Ski Area
- Diving: Phoenix, Sloop Island Canal Boat
When to go to Burlington, Vermont
The best time to visit Burlington, Vermont is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebPossible10:13
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:20
- JulBest time15:02
- AugBest time13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:21
- DecPossible8:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. In April, 39 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Burlington, Vermont
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 429 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Plattsburgh, New York10 places31 km
- Starksboro11 places34 km
- Morrisville9 places38 km
- St Albans8 places39 km
- Stowe19 places39 km
- Montpelier, Vermont19 places56 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Burlington, Vermont?
The best known: Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain, Shelburne Museum, Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Arrowhead Mountain, Carl Mountain. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Burlington, Vermont?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40.
How do you get to Burlington, Vermont?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 429 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Burlington, Vermont as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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