The Best Time to VisitMay to October in Burlington (BVT) sees a comfortable temperature range that lies between 50 to 80 degrees. This is also the time when the festival season kicks off, making it the most ideal time to visit the city.
Burlington Festivals & EventsBurlington is buzzing with festivals and events throughout the year. The ones happening in winter are first night in Burlington (Dec 31), Winter Carnival (Feb) and Mardi Gras (March). Others include KeyBank Vermont City Marathon in May Burlington Discover Jazz Festival and Green Mountain Chew Chew that happen in June, Vermont Brewers Festival in July and the Dragon Boat Festival in August.
Tips to Save on Travel to BurlingtonBurlington remains an active tourist attraction all through the year. Advance booking is the best way to get cheap Burlington flights. Book 40 to 25 days in advance to grab cheap flights to Burlington. Airlines such as JetBlue Airways, United Airlines and US Airways offer great on airline ticket deals. At the airport, are the counters of a number of affordable cabs that make it easy for you to get around the town. Burlington also has a rail network.
Top Attractions in Burlington•Ethan Allen Homestead Museum - Visit the house of American Revolution hero and Vermont's Godfather, Ethan Allen. The multimedia artifacts give you the insight into his life and also the regional history of Burlington.
•Lake Champlain Ferries - On a clear day, take a ride on the delightful inexpensive one hour ferry cruise on the Lake Champlain. Not only does it give you a great view of the romantic Vermont scenery but is also the fastest way to get to places across the lake.
•Shelburne Museum- This museum is a grand and vivid storehouse of American decorative and folk art. The museum grounds house an entire lighthouse, a sawmill, an 1890 railroad station, a stagecoach inn, a Vermont round barn, a 220-foot steamship and many more of such astounding structures.
•Church Street Marketplace- Of all the places in Burlington, the vibrant Church street marketplace is where the city's heart lies. This four-block pedestrian zone is bustling with a mix of people; crafts vendors, weather's good, eager shoppers, excited tourists and laid back onlookers.