SENIORS ENJOY BURLINGTON, VERMONT



Seniors Fall In Love With Burlington

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Burlington, the largest city in the State of Vermont, lies 45 miles south of the U.S.-Canadian border and 94 miles south of Montreal. Burlington has a population of just over 43,000. Senior travelers will find this city right on the eastern shoreline of beautiful Lake Champlain.

Some say the city was named after Richard Boyle, the Third Earl of Burlington. Others claim that the city name honors the politically prominent and wealthy Burling family of New York, so take your pick.

Senior visitors will find the University of Vermont that was founded as a private university in 1791 and famed Vermont Medical Center. The university is home to 9,958 undergraduates, 1,371 graduate students, 459 medical students and 1,364 full- and part-time faculty.

 Seniors Discover a Bike Friendly City In Burlington

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Trip Advisor finds that Burlington is one of those places seniors can’t help but fall in love with. Spring and summer come with festivals and outdoor concerts, bike paths, swimming, fishing or just kicking back on the beach.

In the fall, the Burlington Bike Path brings in many folks who enjoy riding bikes through colorful scenery.  Burlington is a city just made for walkers and is a bike-friendly city. There are several bike lanes around the downtown area, and thanks to slow traffic and courteous drivers, getting around Burlington by bike is easy.

The Downtown waterfront and community park with 900 feet of lakeshore, a boardwalk, and benches make it an opportune location  to sit and watch some of the beautiful sunsets that Burlington has to offer. It is also where the Bike Path begins.

 Seniors Visit When The Trees ‘Peak’

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Church Street Marketplace in located on the downtown waterfront. An impressive building in Burlington is the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center with its nationally acclaimed exhibits.

If you enjoy viewing totem poles, then take in the world’s tallest filing cabinet in Burlington. 38 feet tall, made of real file cabinets welded on top of each other into a skinny, towering pile.

Learn about life in the 1780s and the interesting career of famous statesman Ethan Allen. A guided tour of his homestead is on an historic site that overlooks the Winooski River offering stunning views and walking trails.

Fall is always a fun time in and around Burlington with its colorful landscape.  Plan your trip around the second week in October when the trees “peak” with a multitude of color.  And enjoy Burlington.  -jeb

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