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City in Vermont, United States
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South Burlington is a city in Northwest Vermont. It is a suburb of Burlington and is the second largest city in the state. Unlike most sizable Vermont communities, it doesn't have a downtown of any sort since most of the city's development has occurred in the last few decades. The city has intelligently reserved a large tract of land near the busiest intersection in town to construct a downtown, however they haven't yet decided how they want this done. Unfortunately, there's nothing there but a dirt road (possibly the only one in the city) and some trees.
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See beer being made, taste some samples, and grab some swag at this well-known brewery.
This park is really just a few benches and some parking spaces, but the view of the lake and Adirondack Mountains is hard to beat.
Small craft brewery with tasting room. If the brewer is around, you might be able to get a tour as well.
See a concert at this local music venue.
Hike one of the many trails to get excellent views of Lake Champlain or go for a swim.
Hike the miles of trails through forests and fields at this 140-acre park.
Hockey arena.
Fast food joint and a Burlington-area institution. Serves burgers, hot dogs, fries, and creamees.
Contrary to the name, it's not in Burlington; however, they do have 15 kinds of bagels.
Rotisserie chicken restaurant. Also serves ribs, burgers, and salads. All the sides are homemade.
Hibachi, sushi, and sashimi.
Steak and seafood.
Steakhouse that sources its meat and produce from local farms.
Elevated comfort food.
Cafe featuring locally sourced ingredients on seasonal menus
Authentic Italian restaurant.
The food is almost as popular as the golf and you don't need to be a member to eat here.
Popular steak and seafood restaurant featuring many local ingredients. Huge salad bar and large wine list.
Microbrewery.
This hotel is owned and operated by a Tibetan follower of the Dalai Lama who is friendly and helpful. The front desk is accordingly adorned with pictures of him and is redolent of sweet, mild incense. The rooms are spacious and have furniture that is not in perfect condition but has a slightly faded charm; the couch may be slightly sunken in, but the beds are very comfortable and everything works (or if it really doesn't, the owner, who also works as a housekeeper and electrician, will fix it) — with one exception: You may find the air doesn't circulate so well with the air conditioner, and when you open the windows, the air circulation still may not be perfect, but you will hear the noise from busy Shelburne Road (Route 7). If you believe that noise would prevent you from falling asleep, pay more and go to a different hotel. But otherwise, consider the value you're getting for this price.
Indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, sundeck, and fitness center, free breakfast, free wireless internet, free airport shuttle as well.
Vermont's largest mall. This enclosed mall houses a number of chain retailers.
Sort of like Whole Foods. This grocery store sells a wide range or organic and fair trade products. It also has a large wine and beer selection, a coffee and pastry shop, and a hot food bar.
The largest wine store in the area. It also has a large selection of cheese and other Vermont products.
This store sells Vermont-made specialty foods.
Vermont's version of an Apple Store. Get your iPhone fixed here or buy a new one.
Here you can find Vermont-made art, crafts, and specialty foods.
By bike
Some roads have bike lanes which makes cycling a viable option in some cases.
By public transportation
South Burlington is served by several CCTA bus routes. The routes serve Shelburne Road, Williston Road, the University Mall, and Burlington International Airport.
By car
A car is the easiest way to get around the city, although traffic can be frustrating at times. Williston and Shelburne Roads should be avoided at rush hour.
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