Burlington Vermont is a beautiful city built on a hill side with spectacular views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The City has something for everyone. In 2003, Self Magazine named Burlington “The healthiest city in America.” In 1999, the Arts and Entertainment network (A&E) ranked Burlington #1 on its list of “Top 10 cities that have it all.” In 2005, Worldwide ERC and Primary Relocation called Burlington “one of the best cities for relocating families.”
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Recreation

The Lake Champlain region and City of Burlington offer many recreational activities. The lake offers boating, sailing, swimming, scuba diving, and fishing. There are scenic tours available on board the Ethan Allen and a passenger and vehicle ferry that takes you across the lake to New York. Parks and bike paths provide trails for running, hiking, and biking. In the winter, a number of ski areas are within a 45 minute drive from the city. There are community indoor ice-skating rinks that offer programs for children’s skating lessons or ice-hockey teams.

The focal point of downtown Burlington is Church Street Market Place. Church Street is a pedestrian-only street with architecturally-historic buildings, and is filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, and businesses. Street vendors line the street during the day and on warm summer nights. Church Street is a great dining experience with its well-known outdoor cafes. Church Street adds a distinctive flair to Burlington that is enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

Businesses and Colleges
There are many colleges located in or near Burlington Vermont. The University of Vermont sits on top of a hill overlooking Church Street and Lake Champlain. UVM is a public university with approximately 8,784 students that has the atmosphere of a small liberal arts college. Champlain College, founded in 1878, is a private institution with approximately 1,780 students. CCV, Community College of Vermont is also located in Burlington. It is one of five Vermont State Colleges and has a yearly student body of about 9,000.

Burlington is a well developed business district. There is a variety of companies in the area from national businesses such as Amtrak to small, personally owned businesses with local treasures. The balance between big and small businesses in the area adds to the enjoyable atmosphere that Burlington offers.

Sources: www.enjoyburlington.com, www.vermont.org,                       
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