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Burlington, Vermont is a small city located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain. It is known for its vibrant downtown area, beautiful natural surroundings, and progressive community. With a population of just over 42,000, Burlington offers a unique blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. The following are excerpts from four different user reviews on the website BestPlaces, providing insight into what it's like to live in Burlington.
- "Burlington is a wonderful place to live. It's small enough to have a community feel, but big enough to offer plenty of activities and events. The people are friendly and welcoming, and there is always something to do. The location is also unbeatable, with easy access to hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities." - Sarah J.
- "I've lived in Burlington my whole life and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. The city has a great energy and is very walkable. The food scene is amazing, with tons of local restaurants and breweries. It's also a very environmentally conscious place, with a strong focus on sustainability." - John D.
- "I moved to Burlington for college and never left. It's a beautiful city with a great mix of people and cultures. The arts and music scene is thriving, and there are always new events and festivals happening. The cost of living is a bit high, but I think it's worth it for the quality of life." - Emily S.
- "I've been living in Burlington for a few years now and I have to say, I love it. The sense of community here is amazing and everyone is so friendly. The natural beauty is just stunning, especially during the fall. My only complaint would be the harsh winters, but that's to be expected in Vermont." - Mark L.
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What it is like here in the winter months - 4/6/2010
I moved to Burlington, Vermont in 1974 when I was 15 years old. I am now 51. If you are considering a move here let me tell you about the climate.
There is no sun in the winter. I hear out West they have sun in the winter, we do not. Starting in November, that's when the "gloom" starts. I hate November. It's like setting you up for what's to come. Unless you ski or snowboard, or do something outside, the winters are very long. Normally Spring arrives in May. We can still have snow in April. In my opinion, I would live here in the summer and get out starting in November. It can get very depressing not seeing the sun for all those months.
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Lots to Do - 11/18/2009
For a city of its (small) size, Burlington offers many opportunities for culture and recreation. In the area, there are several first-run theaters and one that often runs more "arty" films, too. There is a theater in town that often features major national and international acts, plus lots of events at the University of Vermont. Lake Champlain provides beaches, boating, and fishing in the warmer months, and the many mountains and cross-country ski area in a 1-hour radius provide virtually endless opportunities for skiing and
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Burlington - 3/31/2009
Burlington, Vt. is a haven for outdoor recreation. In summer: bicycling, running, hiking, in-line skating, kayaking, sailing, etc. etc. in the mountains, back roads, on the 12-mile paved rail-to-trail along Lake Champlain. In winter: all the skiing, snowshoeing, skimobiling, ice fishing, anyone could want.
Plus, with the University of Vermont and Champlain College, plenty of culture.
Drawback: expensive. Rents, food, taxes, utilities (especially heating in
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Grew up in Burlington and had to go away to really - 5/25/2008
Burlington has enough culture, parks and stores to have what you need. Housing is more expensive than the average, but it's worth it. The crime is low, it's clean, it lack extreme weather like hurricanes, lacks poisonious insects, the views are beautiful and the people are realatively educated. Burlington is a medical community and a college town with great outdoor recreation spots in the summer. On the downside, winters are long enough and the closest metro area is Montreal,
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Wonderful City With a Few Downfalls - 3/1/2008
I grew up in nearby Essex Junction and now am a senior at the University of Vermont here in Burlington, and have lived here for the past four years (and been to burlington many times throughout life.) Housing prices are very high for a city of this size -- mostly because the demand is so high, and for renters, landlords know they can charge wealthy out-of-state trust fund college kids high prices that their parents will always pay (I am not one of these kids, so this trend is extremely frustrating.) The houses are primarily older victorian homes from the early 1900's that are truly showing their wear, although many of them are very ornate and beautiful. The scenery is gorgeous from may through october, with the lake and aidorondack & green mountains to the east and west -- words can't express how stunningly brautiful the fall foliage is as well. Recreation, culture, and activities are plentiful, and winter opens up all kinds of winter recreation like skiing, snowshoeing, for those
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vermont - 2/24/2008
beautiful summers, healthy, safe - but long winters and col is
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Beautiful state - 2/13/2008
Burlington is a great little college town; beautful lake surrounded by mountains. Winters are long in Vermont if you don't enjoy winter sports. Great state for those who like outdoor sports. Fall is my favorite season - absolutely
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Overall - 9/8/2007
It's a lovely place to live, but too expensive for the average family. If you're single or living on public housing, you'll do fine. If you want to live on your own as a single income family-not so doable. Downtown Burlington is cozy and sweet. Lake access and marketplace access is wonderful as well as access to malls and chain stores. Lots of nice playgrounds. We will miss it when we move, but there's no way for us to afford living here without
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Cold and gloomy - 7/30/2007
One more comment about this city.
It is very cold and there are long winters and cold springs and summers.
Burlington has some nice sections that look good, but there are many sections that look run down and not as nice. ALL of the roads are bad both from winter snowplowing and lack of upkeep.
The waterfront is nice and the Lake beautiful. It is expensive to live here, though and income is not sufficient to cover
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Vermont living - 5/11/2007
I have lived in the burlington area 26 years/Belvidere 11yrs.Vermont is a very beautifull state.The crime rate isn't high and you don't have to afraid of having someone pull a knife on you in broad day light. You can drive a hour from the city to the country and moutains.Great place to rise kids but plan on both parents working fulltime.The average rent for a two bedroom apartment ,car port,pool,trash 925.00 per month and pay your own utilites.McDonalds,stores pay $8 hour,entry level hospital workers 8.87hr.KInd peole with rednecks in the country area.VERY Clean
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