Burlington, Vermont is the largest city in the state, with a metropolitan population of 140,000, located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain.  It is rich in economic, cultural, and recreational resources.  Some of the major points of interest include the following:

Church Street Marketplace:  the restored, pedestrian-only central street in Burlington's historic district is lined with cafes, shops, and restaurants

Burlington City Arts: See why Burlington is lauded as one of America’s “10 Hippest Art Towns” and one of the top 25 small city arts destinations

Burlington Waterfront:  boardwalks, marinas, municipal Boat House, sailboat rentals, cafes and restaurants

ECHO environmental research center:  museum and research center on the ecology of the Lake Champlain region

Green Mountains:  major ski centers and the Long Trail hiking network are one hour from downtown Burlington.

Shelburne Farms: Shelburne Farms is a membership-supported, nonprofit environmental education center and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont with a mission to cultivate a conservation ethic.

Shelburne Museum: Located in Vermont's scenic Lake Champlain valley, Shelburne Museum is one of the nation's finest, most diverse, and unconventional museums of art and Americana.

Montreal:  only two hours from Burlington is this largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris.

Ottawa:  the Canadian capital city is only three hours from Burlington.

Quebec City:  this United Nations World Heritage site is one of the most intact walled cities in North America, only four hours from Burlington.

For general information, contact the State of Vermont Tourism Department and the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce.