Burlington At a Glance

Best Time to Go
Leaf-peeping in the fall, skiing in the winter, spring and summer outdoors activities and a super arts community. Burlington is the perfect year-round destination.

Average Weather
Burlington has a true New England climate, and is one of the cloudiest cities in the USA due to the combination of lake effect weather and the nearby mountains. Burlington has long, snowy winters and pleasant summers (when you’ll seldom want air conditioning). January is the coldest month with average highs of 25 and average lows of 8 F. July is the warmest month with an average high of 81 and an average low of 59. Burlington expects an average of 80 inches of snow during the winter season.

Transportation
US Air, Continental, and United Airlines serve Burlington International Airport. While local bus service exists, a car is a real essential for visiting the area. Avis, Budget, Dollar, National, and Hertz all have Burlington locations. Lake Champlain Ferries provide service between New York and Vermont; you can call them at (802) 864-9804.

In-Season Costs
While Burlington has a range of hotels from budget to luxury, it is imperative that you book in advance. Between leaf-peeing, University of Vermont events, and other activities, hotel rooms can be hard to come by without advance booking. Expect to pay upwards of $150 for a luxury romantic bed and breakfast, while you can find a nice resort room at a chain in the $90 range. Burlington has a range of eating establishments, so it’s pretty much “spend what you choose.” You can easily find dinner with a ten dollar tag or schedule a major gourmet blow-out if you so choose.

Day Trips
Burlington residents often opt for shopping in Boston, gambling in Atlantic City or shopping in New York City on their day trips --- and so might you if you are on a long sojourn in Vermont. If you are vacationing, keep in mind that you’re right next door to the heart of the Adirondack Mountains.