Airport Details
Airport Full Name
Burlington International Airport
IATA Code
BTV
Location:
The airport is located three miles (5km) east of
Burlington.
Airport Facilities
The airport has a snack bar, restaurant, gift shop and a mezzanine level relaxing area. Wireless Internet access is also available.
Transfers
The airport is connected to Burlington and neighbouring areas by the Chittenden County Transportation Authority's UMALL/AIRPORT route. Taxis are also available.
Contact
Tel: +1 802 863 2874.
Climate Details (C)
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| Min | -13 | -12 | -6 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | -1 | -8 |
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Travel Guides: Burlington
General Information
Situated in Chittenden County, Burlington is Vermont's biggest city and is a lively, yet laid back place with plenty to see and do. Ideally located on Lake Champlain's eastern shore between the Adirondack and Green Mountains, the city boasts galleries, museums, historic architecture, top-class shopping and a host of outdoor activities.
Originally one of the leading ports in the country with steamboat traffic on the lake boosting the local economy, the city was also the site of an important military hospital and army post during the War of 1812. Burlington continues to be voted one of the top cities to live in the USA and has a friendly, college-town atmosphere, which draws an estimated four million visitors a year.
Attractions in the city range from visits to the historic home of military leader and philosopher Ethan Allen to the ever popular Church Street Marketplace, cruises on Lake Champlain, and a visit to the Lake Champlain Chocolate factory for a free sample. An excellent way to make the most of the city's beautiful views is to hire a bicycle and follow the Waterfront Bike Path, a 7.6-mile (12km) route that runs from Oakledge Park at the southern end of town to the northern end at the beautiful Winooski River.
Getting Around
Burlington is a pedestrian-friendly city that is easy to negotiate on foot. Walking is also the best way to enjoy the beauty of the city and its surrounds. Car rental agencies are available in the city and at the Burlington Airport. Traffic is heavy at peak hours. The Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA) runs the public bus system; the main terminal is at Church and Cherry Streets. Buses tend to be reliable and affordable. Hiring a bicycle is also a good option, particularly if one takes advantage of the Waterfront Bike Path.
Activities
Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, Burlington
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield managed to use the knowledge from a $5-correspondence course on ice cream making to create a multi-million dollar company. Enjoy a trip out to the Ben and Jerry's Factory in Waterbury and get a chance to see how the famous treat is made and sample their mouth-watering flavours. Tours of the factory take place daily. It is worth noting that ice cream is only produced from Monday to Friday, so on weekends, a short movie is screened instead.
Opening Times:
Tours: Every half hour 10am-6pm (22 October to June);
9am-9pm (1 July to mid-August); 9am-7pm (mid-August to 21 October).
Tours stop an hour before closing.
Admission:
$3 (adults), $2 (seniors). Children under 12
free.
Lake Champlain Cruises and Ferries, Burlington
Perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy the USA's sixth largest lake is to take a cruise with Vermont's top Luxury Cruise boat, Northern Lights. There are a number of different options available, from themed sunset Dinner cruises (June to August), brunch or lunch cruises daily, or scenic cruises (June to October). Enjoy local music provided by live bands and enjoy a dinner/dance on an entertainment cruise, or simply soak up the beauty of the lake and its surrounds. Another option (though more pedestrian) is to catch a ferry; see www.ferries.comor call (802) 864 9804 for more information.
Admission:
Cruise rates vary, check the website for specific
rates.
Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington
What could be more tempting than the thought of delicious, handmade chocolates and the chance to enjoy free samples? Lake Champlain Chocolates are all made on location in small batches and visitors can see how chocolates are made and enjoy the tastes and smells of the factory. Tours are available.
Opening Times:
Factory store and café: Monday to Saturday 9am to
6pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Factory tours are Monday to Friday every
hour on the hour from 9am to 2pm
Admission:
Free
Ethan Allen Homestead and Museum, Burlington
One of Burlington's earliest inhabitants, Ethan Allen, was a charismatic backwoodsman-turned-statesman originally from Connecticut. In capturing Fort Ticonderoga during the Revolutionary War, and as the leader of the Green Mountain Boys, he secured his position as a folk hero and founder of Vermont. A man of many talents, Allen was also a philosopher and Deist, publishing Reason the Only Oracle of Man. Interestingly, Ethan Allen's brother Ira was founder of the University of Vermont in 1791. Visitors to the homestead can enjoy a wander through the 18th-century home, interesting exhibits and access to the beautiful grounds.
Opening Times:
Tours available daily 9am to 5pm by appointment
(mid-October to mid-May); Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm (November
to April)
Admission:
$7 (adults), $3 (children 3-6 years). Concessions
available
Events
Vermont Brewers Festival
Running for over a decade, the Vermont Brewers Festival is a chance for brewpubs and microbreweries from Vermont, New York State and New England as a whole, to showcase their craft brews. Set in the beautiful Waterfront Park, a tent village plays host to hundreds of litres of the regions finest. Entertainment, good food and plenty of beer are the order of the day, celebrating not only America's Beer Month, but also the fact that Vermont has more breweries per capita than any other state. Specially printed tasting tickets are needed to sample the various offerings.
Date:
15 - 16 July 2011
Venue:
Waterfront Park
Venue:
16 July: 6pm - 1-pm. 17 July: 12pm - 4pm and 6pm - 10
pm.
Champlain Valley Fair
Now in its 85th year, the Champlain Valley Fair is a fun and affordable 10-day feast of live music from top performers, shows, exciting rides, commercial exhibits, agricultural displays and more. A particularly fun event for families, the fair also includes food stalls and educational activities for kids. It is possible to get right in the mix by camping on site.
Date:
27 August to 5 September 2011
Venue:
Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St, Essex
Junction
Venue:
10am to 12pm
