Burlington is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city of 39,000 persons. Located on Lake Champlain in the northwest section of Vermont, Burlington offers a wide variety of activities for tourists. The ECHO center offers an aquarium with views of animals from the local Lake Champlain environment. If the lake itself is your destination, there are many day cruises available that will thrill young and old like. Because of its location in beautiful Northwest Vermont, there are a variety of outdoor activities to entice as well. A 7.6-mile bike trail leads through pristine forests. If hiking is more your cup of tea, Burlington offers a very easy hike to local favorite Mt. Philo. So you can take the entire family out. Magic Hat, a local brewery, also offers tours of their facility. In all Burlington is a great stop over on a tour of the northeast and a great destination in its own right. If you intend to visit the area, do yourself a favor and book a room at a Burlington inn or Burlington bed and breakfast (B&B). That way, you’ll be close to all the action! Less