Burlington, Vermont

Burlington is located on the east shore of LakeLawrence River provided shipping connections that
Champlain. It lies between the Adirondack andwere many times easier than the land routes
Green Mountains and is the biggest city inacross mountains. Therefore, the harbor was
Vermont. Its population is approximately 45,000,transformed into a major supply center.
and it is a bustling city that fairly bursts with colorThe founders of the city were Ethan Allen and his
during fall.family. Allen was a wealthy landowner; his brother
One of the most enjoyable towns to live in or toIra established the now thriving University of
visit in New England, Burlington is located nearVermont.
Montreal, Canada, and thus takes on a charming,Regarding politics, the former socialist mayor of
unusual Canadian flavor. However, one of the topBurlington, Bernard Saunders, was elected, in
twenty-five universities in America, the University1990, to the House of Representatives from
of Vermont, provides it with a strong collegeVermont, becoming the first political independent
atmosphere. This hip, relaxed fusion, with Bostonto go to Congress in forty years.
about two hundred miles southeast and MontrealA university town that is youthful, vibrant, and
eighty miles to the north, lends the city a uniqueoutward looking, Burlington is one of the rare
feel.cities in America to offer something that is very
The Lake Champlain area provides a spectacularmuch like a caf culture. You can stroll around on
backdrop for either work or relaxation, or both.foot downtown, and walking spaces and parks
You can procure information on events, activities,are favored over mass housing developments.
business, travel, and tourism from the LakeThe Church Street Marketplace and several
Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce.open-air terraces offer plenty of space for
Burlington has looked towards Canada as much aspedestrians and strollers alike.
towards the south from its earliest days. The St.