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The city of Burlington on the shores of Lake Champlain is the largest city in Vermont. Burlington Vermont is a port of entry and a manufacturing, commercial, educational, and tourism center, as well as the home of Vermont's largest daily newspaper, the The Burlington Free Press, and the state's largest airport, Burlington International Airport.

Other newspapers published in Burlington include the weekly Seven Days and Works In Progress, the bi-weekly Vermont Catholic Tribune and Vermont Collegian, the monthly North Avenue News.

Burlington was settled in 1773 and is Vermont's fastest growing city. Major Vermont products include electronic equipment, steel and wood items, maple syrup, business machinery and textiles.

Burlington is a bustling college town. The University of Vermont (UVM), Champlain College, Trinity College and Burlington College are all located here.

Downtown Burlington's Church Street Marketplace is a popular four-season destination with its many shops, boutiques, nightclubs, and restaurants.

Burlington was the home of Ethan Allen, a hero of the American Revolution, and is the birthplace of American philosopher John Dewey. Burlington, Vermont is named for the Burling family, early settlers of the Champlain Valley of western Vermont. View map. Visit Burlington during your next Vermont vacation.

Vermont Living Magazine recommends the following Burlington area businesses: