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Burlington VT America’s Best Downtowns & Best Adventure Towns!

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Burlington, VT was recently voted one of America’s Best Downtowns by Forbes online! If you’ve ever been to Burlington, chances are you’ve found yourself strolling along the pedestrian center known as The Church Street Marketplace. Here you can find shopping, local businesses, cultural events & festivals as well as some lively street performers! At night, enjoy dinner at one of the many diverse restaurants, enjoy world-class theater at the Flynn Center, or listen to live music at one of the many clubs. With anything you need in a three block radius, it’s a terrific place to shop, grab a cup of coffee, or wine and dine, and everyone from tourists to business folk to local residents regularly find themselves here!

Burlington, VT has also been voted as one of America’s Best Adventure Towns by National Geographic. With its pedestrian-friendly center, vibrant music scene, local breweries, and assortment of fine dining, it’s already deserving of recognition. But then there’s the assortment of attractions all within an hour’s ride from the city: multiple ski resorts (think Stowe, Smuggler’s Notch, Sugarbush), the Vermont Teddy Bear Co., and Shelburne Farms to name a few. And don’t forget hiking in the Green Mountains and all those miles of Lake Champlain shoreline to explore! There’s a little something for everyone here!

Is Burlington VT the coolest college town in America?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Burlington Church Street Marketplace

Burlington Church Street Marketplace

Travel & Leisure Magazine votes Burlington Vermont as one of the coolest college towns in America. It’s just another reason Burlington Vermont real estate is so hot right now.

What makes Burlington the coolest college town? Maybe it’s the array of performers in the Church St Marketplace, the fact it’s a bike friendly city, or perhaps the various restaurants Burlington VT has in it’s roster. The surrounding Lake Champlain real estate can’t hurt too much either; a beautiful environment for students to study for their upcoming exams!

There are plenty of schools to chose from. Burlington VT colleges include:

  • University of Vermont – Vermont state college with engaging faculty and over 90 majors to choose from
  • Burlington College – Independent liberal arts college with a variety of unique programs

Explore this hip college hub today. I’d love to show you what a cool place Burlington VT is, so get in contact today and schedule a tour!

This historical Burlington home has 7 bedrooms, hardwood floors, elegant architecture, and is full of history. It also is located within walking or biking distance of all local Burlington colleges.

83 Willard Street, Burlington VT - MLS #2908468

83 Willard Street, Burlington VT - MLS #2908468

This 2-level Burlington VT condo has a gorgeous lakeview, 3-4 bedrooms, off street parking, and the convenience of being located directly in downtown Burlington.

40 College St, Burlington VT - MLS #2901442

40 College St, Burlington VT - MLS #2901442

Come experience Burlington and find out why it’s America’s coolest college town. Check out the available Brian Boardman real estate while you’re here too!