Population:

39,000+

Time Zone:

Eastern

Climate:

Comfortable summertime highs in the Burlington area top out in the upper 70s and low 80s. Pleasant fall daytime temps in the 50s and 60s drop into the 20s in the evenings. Winters are cold, with highs in the 20s and 30s, lows in the teens and single digits, and snowfall of more than a foot per month between November and March. Spring remains cool until late April and May, when temps rise into the 50s and 60s. Rainfall is most plentiful during mid to late summer.

Airport:

Burlington International Airport (BTV)
1200 Airport Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 863-1889

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Burlington:

Chittenden County Transportation Authority
Bus
802-864-CCTA

Lake Champlain Transportation Co.
Ferry
802-864-9804

Taxis:

Francis Taxi
802-598-1740

Yellow Checker Taxi
802-862-3300

Anywhere Taxi
802-658-5131

Benways Taxi
802-862-1010

Dining:

Three Tomatoes Trattoria
83 Church Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-660-9533

Three Tomatoes is a nice spot for a romantic evening or a casual lunch. Pizzas prepared in a wood-burning oven and homemade pastas top the menu, but the grilled chicken and fish entrées are also popular. An outdoor dining area is open during the warmer months.

Al’s French Fries
1251 Williston Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-862-9203

At Al’s French Fries, you would be remiss not to order a cup of the tasty shoestring potatoes as a side to your homemade hamburger. This traditional American burger joint features '50s music and unique charm. Fried haddock and shrimp, clams, chicken wings and grilled chicken are also popular menu items. Don’t overlook the old-fashioned milkshakes for dessert.

Taste of Burlington
112 Lake Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-658-4844

Upscale eatery on the waterfront offering New American cuisine such as glazed salmon and spinach and wild mushroom strudel.

Nightlife:

Higher Ground
1214 Williston Road
Burlington, VT 05403
802-652-0777

The area’s premier nightclub plays host to live concerts from Norah Jones to Godsmack.

Nectar’s
188 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-658-4771

Half funky cafeteria-style restaurant and half no-frills lounge where live bands play nightly and there is no cover. Look for the revolving neon sign!

Club Metronome
188 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-865-4563

Located upstairs from Nectar’s, this loud and fancy-free nightclub offers a wide variety of acts, music, dancing, and pool tables.