Burlington, Vermont is one cool place. And not just in winter, when the city celebrates the cold. Hey, it’s Vermont, of course it celebrates winter! Summer is pretty much relegated to the month of July.
Burlington is home to the original Ben and Jerry’s, established in 1978 in a renovated gas station. And while the best ice cream in the world is now a division of the Unilever conglomerate, its headquarters remains in Burlington (and its main factory in nearby Waterbury).
And just because it’s in northern Vermont, don’t think it doesn’t get hot in the summer! Burlington can be oppressive with heat and humidity; it just doesn’t last.
Much like Austin, Burlington is a university town, which means it is vibrant, energetic, and alive. The Church Street Marketplace houses shops, bistros, and is the destination for the Festival of Fools (street theatre and circus arts; and Waterfront Park hosts the Vermont Brewers’ Festival and the Giant Pumpkin Regatta.
My favorite restaurant is Leunig’s, on the corner of Church and College Streets. It serves some classic French dishes, but has an expanded menu to suit other tastes. Their Beef Bourguignon is so good that I’ve been creating a reasonable facsimile at home for the past few years.
These photographs were taken by my college friend Judy (Bratton) Quiet, who lives in South Burlington and is a native Vermont girl. Aren’t they gorgeous? Don’t they make you want to go? Well, that was the idea!
Martha Reynolds Writes 
I think it’s time to bring Nell to Burlington to look at colleges!!
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How can she be old enough for college? But yes to Burlington!
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Lovely place, lovely photos!
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Thanks, Claire!
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Perfect timing! I JUST said the other day I wanted a weekend getaway to somewhere like Burlington!
(Here from the A to Z Challenge
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Ha! Who knew? Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Ive never been to Vermont! One day!
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You’d like it, Maribeth! Well, maybe not in January….
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Stunning photo’s!! My A to Z challenge in ‘where I’ve been’ wouldn’t make it even a forth of the way through the alphabet!!
Connie
Checkin’ in from the A to Z Challenge
Peanut Butter and Whine
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They’re by my friend Judy Quiet – she’s a very talented photographer who lives in Burlington! Thanks, Connie!
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Cool theme! How wonderful to see new work! I love that you are being so original. This is my first visit to your blog. Please visit ours at http://citymusecountrymuse2012.blogspot.com/ and please sign up to become a member if you like what you see!
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Thank you, Juliet, and you can bet I’ll be stopping by!
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Caught the Chieftains in Burlington on Saint Patrick’s Day years ago – great night, great place! My college roommate lives in Underhill, so I’ve been up that way several times. Heading up for my godson’s wedding in July. Twenty-four letters to go – lucky us!
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It really is a great town.
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Thanks, John! My college roommate (who lent these gorgeous photographs) is from Underhill – bet they know each other!
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Yet another small-world RI moment!
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Thanks, Cindy. It’s a great factory tour!
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Love Ben and Jerry’s! I’ve only been to the plant in Waterbury though – the product graveyard was such a great idea.
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I’m going to enjoy your A to Z, especially since I’m always looking for fun new places to visit. Should be a fun month! (Love your pics!)
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