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Burlington, Vermont is a charming city situated along the shores of Lake Champlain in Johnson County. It is known for its lush green hills, vibrant downtown area and breathtaking views of the lake and the Adirondack Mountains. With a rich culture, history and outdoor recreation opportunities, Burlington serves as an ideal destination for visitors of all ages. The city has a wide variety of restaurants, shops, galleries and museums that make it an exciting place to explore. Additionally, Burlington's stunning natural beauty makes it a popular spot for those looking to relax and enjoy nature.
The reviews for Burlington are overwhelmingly positive with many citing its picturesque setting and friendly atmosphere. Visitors enjoy taking in the stunning views of Lake Champlain from Battery Park or wandering through Church Street Marketplace to find unique gifts and souvenirs. There’s plenty to do outdoors including camping at North Beach or biking along the Burlington Waterfront Bike Path. For those looking for some relaxation after a long day, they can take in some live music at one of the City’s many music venues or visit one of its numerous breweries or wineries. Overall, Burlington offers something for everyone making it an incredible destination full of beauty and adventure that never disappoints!
based on 32 ReviewsGet to know Burlington with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Burlington
You must able to handle winter. - 2/24/2024
The good: beautiful, safe, walkable downtown, outdoors nearby.
The bad: the woke nonsense is overwhelming, winters are long and brutal, dating scene is beyond depressing.
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Why We Left; Taxed Out of Vermont - 12/31/2018
Having lived in the Burlington VT area for more than a decade, I wish I would have done my research before relocating. Yes, VT has some great draws- but the cons far out way the pros.
Property taxes are out of control. The house I bought soared from only $4.5k to more than $14.5k in a matter of years. Yes, you read that right. The winters are long and brutally cold... and you are taxed left right and center. The incredibly high costs of living and the shortage of higher paying professional jobs make it very difficult.
If you are living on a lower income, VT is great. Some of the best views in the city of Burlington are on the upper floors of apartments that are assigned affordable housing vouchers. As a young professional, it was frustrating to watch those in receipt of vouchers qualify to live in downtown apartment where they had subsidies... many of us who were middle income earners, couldnt afford the same apartments. We made too much to qualify for
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Hippie heaven - 9/20/2017
If your a hippie you'll love Burlington! The grass is green all year round.
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After 20 years, I can offer a point of view - 6/6/2014
I was born in NY, but my family and I moved to Williston, VT when I was maybe 2 years old. Since then, I grew up in a very liberal area with lush green trees and tall mountains that comforted me. The opportunities for adventure were endless as a kid. My backyard has been a field, or a mountain top complete with a river neighboring near by to the public. That's what I like about Vermont, someone made the right decision to maintain the freedom of enjoying public areas without paying a ridiculous amount of money.
Not one person commenting on any state, country or city can determine an accurate climate... but I can try.
Vermont is beautiful in the summer. I write this as I just completed my masters degree and have moved back to VT for the summer. One of the best times to enjoy what Vermont has to offer. The deep blue skies and bright yellow sun are incomparable to that of the south or mid-western states (which I haven't visited, but often hear about from friends
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Worst place ever to live!!!! - 2/8/2013
I made the mistake of moving here from Austin, Texas in 2012 and shortly after moving I quickly regretted my decision. The cost of living here is ridiculous, the bugs are out of control, the people are super mean and have terrible attitudes. Go help you if you have fuel oil because you will be working around the clock to heat your house to the toasty temperature of 65!! We pay a minimum o $600/month to heat our small 900 sqft house and we are still freezing!!! All houses are old as hell and in poor condition but yet rent and cost of buying is beyond ridiculous. There is a real lack of talent as far as health care professionals go and forget about getting anything good to eat because mcdonnalds is the best restaurant they have!!! Do not move here!!!!
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Awesome Place.. but - 6/17/2012
Burlington is awesome. It is full of culture everything from waterfront music festivals to arts at the farmer's market. Furthermore, the Flynn theatre brings in great acts from Steve Martin to Bernadate Peters. Summers are the best in Burlington and Vermont as it does not get miserably hot like it did in the Midwest where I grew up. Plus, the summer is when Burlington gets most of it's sunshine, so cherish it while you can because the rest of the year you are lucky to get a day in 5 that is sunny. Cost of living is a bit higher than what I was used to when I moved here, but quality of life here is worth it in my opinion. Just know that if is says "made in Vermont" on the item you are purchasing it will at least cost your 15-25% more. Burlington is a short drive to Montreal, which is truly an incredible city. The people in Vermont are typically nice, but some have the Northeastern uppity attitude. The winters are HARD in Vermont. Everyone here will tell you that the skiing is
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Meh - 5/31/2012
Not a horrible place to live but be warned. A decent amount of things to do around town (for a town of its size) but the number of bums, druggies, thugs and asshole college students kind of ruins it. Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers are all crazy and do not follow the rules of the road. Going downtown you must always be vigilant so that you don't run into some idiot or have them run into you. Also the amount of snow this place gets is
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Can't wait to go home to Burlington - 10/16/2010
I made the dumb mistake of moving my family to Los Angeles eight years ago and have regretted every day of it. I've had it with L.A.'s crowded roads, crime, high cost of living, poor quality of life and, at the risk of sounding politically-incorrect, the in-your-face, uber-diverse population. Soon as the kids are out of school we're planning on going back to Burlington. I am counting the
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Burlington, VT --Excellent, 5-stars! - 7/9/2010
I absolutely LOVE Burlington and would love to meet others who share the same belief. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with Burlington. The only cautionary I would advise you of, is you MUST be okay with long and COLD winters... they're brutal!
Over all, Burlington is artsy, progressive, liberal, full of musicians (though not as many as Asheville, NC), writers, and artists. It is organic and health-conscious. I heard Ithaca, NY is, too :) It's political and full of activism (similar to Northampton, MA), hip, vibrant, a good arts scene w/poetry and open Mic on Monday's at Radio Bean.
Burlington is beautiful... in the state of VT, billboards are prohibited to preserve the natural beauty :) Burlington is truly "home" to me and my first "home" away from home. I love it.
I am wondering if it's similar to Eugene, OR? ...or even Portland, OR though obviously much smaller! I have never been to OR, but would love to meet someone who
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