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Burlington, VT 05401

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Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the shire town (county seat) of Chittenden County. Burlington lies 45 miles (72 km) south of the U.S.-Canadian (Vermont-Quebec) border and some 94 miles (151 km) south of Montreal. Burlington had a population of 42,417 at the 2010 census. The city is the hub of the Burlington-South Burlington metropolitan area, consisting of the three northwestern Vermont counties of Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle and encompassing the cities of Burlington, South Burlington, and Winooski; the towns of Colchester, Essex, and Williston; and the village of Essex Junction. According to 2009 U.S. Census estimates, the metro area had an estimated population of 208,055, approximately one third of Vermont's total population.

Some believe Burlington was named after Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington. Others assert that the name honors the politically prominent and wealthy Burling family of New York. While no family members are listed as grantees of this town, the family held large tracts of land in other nearby towns, some of which were granted on the same day as Burlington.

One of the New Hampshire grants, it was awarded by Governor Benning Wentworth on July 7, 1763 to Samuel Willis and 63 others. In the summer of 1775, land clearing began and two or three log huts were erected, but the Revolution delayed permanent settlement until 1783, when Stephen Lawrence arrived with his family. The town was organized in 1785.

Nearby cities include Winooski, Jericho, Hinesburg, Willsboro, Richmond.

Places in Burlington

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

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Ruben James

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9.23.21 One Meat Shiner

Kountry Kart Deli

131

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Red Panda

118

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Honey Road

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Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

The Hadestown Set

Flynn Center For the Performing Arts

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Bern Gallery

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Mad River Distillers

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City Hall Park

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Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

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Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown

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Burlington Hostel

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Restaurant

Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Master Bedroom.  Sleeps up to three.

254 South Union Street Guest House

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