The physical library is very nice and modern. The staff and some of the policies are, let's just…read moresay, interesting. It's very difficult to find a quiet workspace and libraries are supposed to be quiet.

They are doing a great job at this library in South Burlington. A cute modern building with…read morefriendly staff. And I'm not just saying that as a someone who works at a library themselves. I appreciate that it was paired with city hall, so it's like a one-stop shop for all of your public works needs.

This is a nice urban park with good signage and view of cute shops on a commercial strip…read more We were led here by a lighted walkway from Church Street. There are a lot benches and some historical placards.

Burlington, Vermont is one of my top 3 happy places! I have lived in New York and California, I've…read moreseen some really beautiful places in those states, but this spot has my heart forever. The beautiful mountains and the lake just make me smile! This college town has a fairly liberal vibe and most residents love Vermont's Senator Bernie Sanders, who used to be the mayor of this city. Church Street is always a must do, this is Burlington's pedestrian friendly shopping and dining district. It's a bit like Santa Monica's Third St Promenade in Los Angeles. This area is quite lively most of the time, but if you wander a block or two away, you will find some better priced restaurants. For a small city in a mostly rural state, I'd consider this a foodie town. One of my more recent discoveries up here is the delicious hard cider! I highly recommend visiting Citizen's Cider, so tasty! If you love the outdoors, this is the place to be! This region features skiing, hiking, water sports and a host of other outdoor activities. They have some great biking trails here as well! In my opinion, one of the top notch east coast ski resorts (Stowe) is located within 1 hour of here. Heck, even if it's not ski season, it's nice to head over there for a gondola ride, hard cider breweries, cheese tastings, hikes and more. I love to end my day down by the lake watching the sunset! Grab a drink at Splash at the Boathouse or just chill near the rocks and watch the sun go down behind the mountains. I currently live in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area, a location packed with too many angry people, so now it's even more of a treat to come to serene Burlington! This place is amazing, so many friendly faces and a nice laid back vibe.

I am from Boston, Massachusetts but I will say that I love the charming city of Burlington because…read morethey are both in New England, but also because Burlington is a smaller, more quaint and friendlier version of Boston. Every time I talk to someone from Burlington, they are always friendly and willing to help in any way that they can. You wouldn't think so with the weather they get here in the winter, but it doesn't seem like the bitter cold makes anyone here bitter or mean. University of Vermont makes up a lot of this city and I am glad it does, it encourages people living in the area to go to a great school despite the surburban feel of Vermont. Burlington, don't lose your charm.

Simply awesome. Every year, the festival seems to pull in some very surprising names. Whats better…read morethan wandering around Church St from one show to another? Wandering around the waterfront while enjoying the sunset & great jazz! The Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington is annually rated one of the best Jazz Festivals in North America. Quote from the Boston Globe: "Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is a cross between New Orleans (a jazz/funk programming mix) and Montreal (events involving the whole town)...What other Festival has concerts in city hall?"

This is by far the best of Burlington's festivals. It's a shame it tends to happen while the…read moreweather is still a touch cold and rainy but the jazz makes up for it. It's a huge bonus when the weather cooperates. If only they'd wait a week or two to have it.

On the northwest corner of Burlington's City Hall Park, this granite monument was erected in 1907…read moreto commemorate those who died fighting during the Civil War. The monument is 17 feet tall and is crowned with an eagle grasping the American flag. The inscriptions read, "Erected by Stannard Womans Relief Corps in memory of our soldier and sailor dead 1861-1865." and "In honor of the brave men who victoriously defended the Union on land and sea during the war of the Great Rebellion." Each of the four sides is adorned with the symbols of the four branches of military that participated in the Civil War; artillery, cavalry, navy and army. The Stannard Woman's Relief Corps is the Vermont chapter of the Woman's Relief Corps, named after General George J Stannard who was noteworthy for his valor on the battlefield during the Civil War. [Review 1644 of 2024 - 133 in Vermont - 22667 overall]

A few blocks away from Burlington's city hall park, this marker points out the home of one of…read moreAmerica's First Ladies. I didn't know but now you do. The marker reads, "On Oct. 4, 1905, at 2:30 p.m. in front of the bay window in the parlor of this house, Grace Goodhue married Calvin Coolidge of Plymouth Notch, VT. Calvin Coolidge became President of the United States and Grace served as First Lady from 1923-1929. Built in 1899, the house at 312 Maple Street was the family home of Capt. Andrew Goodhue, his wife Lemira, and their only child Grace Anna. Capt. Goodhue was federal steamboat inspector for the Lake Champlain Transport Co. The Goodhue family moved here while Grace was a student at the University of Vermont. Grace was a founding member of the VT Chapter of Pi Beta Phi, the first national college fraternity for women. The house was restored in 1993 by Champlain College." The marker was erected in 1997 by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. It does not have a number. Calvin Coolidge served as 30th POTUS from 1923 to 1939. Grace moved to Northampton, Massachusetts, to work at the Clarke School for the Deaf, where she taught deaf children to communicate through lip reading rather than sign language. That was where she met Calvin Coolidge. As her husband advanced in politics, Grace remained largely out of the political spotlight, focusing on her family and various charitable activities. She became the Second Lady of the United States in 1921 when Calvin Coolidge was elected Vice President, and later the First Lady when he became President in 1923. Grace was known for her wit, charm, and dedication to causes such as the Red Cross and the Visiting Nurse Association. Grace passed away in 1957 and was buried in Plymouth, Vermont, beside her husband and son. [Review 2087 of 2024 - 163 in Vermont - 23106 overall]

This marker is along Saint Paul Street on the west side of the City Hall grounds and points out the…read morehistory of some of Vermont's heroes from the Civil War. The marker is quite tall, reading "Captain John Lonergan. 1837 - 1902. Hero of Gettysburg. In this park on July 22, 1863, Vermont's only ethnic Civil War unit was welcomed home from the battle of Gettysburg. Lonergan commanded Co. A, 13th VT Regiment - the Irish Company - and he received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the battle. "The five VT regiments on 9-months duty formed the 2nd VT Brigade on October 27, 1862. In late June of 1863, the brigade marched from Union Mills, VA. to Gettysburg in six days. "On July 2, 1863, the Irish Company helped recapture four cannons and took 83 rebel prisoners. The next day Lonergan's men led the way when two VT regiments flanked Pickett's forces assaulting Cemetery Ridge, causing heavy rebel losses. "The Irish battle cry: Faugh a ballagh - Clear the way!" Stop by as you're enjoying downtown Burlington and think about what's come before. [Review 2085 of 2024 - 161 in Vermont - 23104 overall]

This marker is opposite Burlington City Hall and points out the origin of a local civic…read moreorganization. It has the same text on both sides. It reads, "The Green Mountain Club was born at a meeting of Vermont hiking enthusiasts in the Van Ness House hotel, which stood on this site from 1870 until it burned in 1951. The club's mission is to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." This resulted in the Long Trail, the first long-distance hiking trail in the nation. Vermont's "footpath in the wilderness, the Long Trail traces a roughly 272-mile path along the high ridges of the Green Mountains from Massachusetts to Canada, crossing Vermont's highest peaks. The trail, completed in 1930, continues to be maintained by the club. The Green Mountain Club's founder, James P. Taylor, lived in the Van Ness House much of his adult life." The marker was erected in 2019 by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. There is metered street parking nearby. [Review 2086 of 2024 - 162 in Vermont - 23105 overall]

You want fletcher-free? You're barking up the wrong tree…read more On my last visit here I caught no fewer than three fletchers red handed fletching arrows at a table on the mezzanine. Some renfair nonsense

Super nice staff, great selection of books and media, large computer center, most book requests go…read morethrough if they don't have what you're looking for, fun and interesting events for all ages.