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University of Vermont - - What To Do And See

 

Attractions & Recreational Activities

>> Visit ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, situated on One College Street, a more educational attraction in Burlington, VT, where you will discover dozens of beautiful fish species, as well as invertebrates, amphibians, including more than 100 hands-on exhibits.

 

>> See the beautiful art exhibits offered at Robert Hull Fleming Museum, which can be found on Colchester Avenue, a beautiful museum that was built in 1931, where you can admire a vast art collection which includes American and European paintings, as well as art works made by 20th century Vermont painters, African, Asian and ancient art objects.

 

>> Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the Burlington Bike Path, which crosses through beautiful beaches and parks, offering entertaining outdoor opportunities such as hiking, jogging, as well as nature trails, also offering great views of Lake Champlain and Burlington City.

 

>> Spend a relaxing afternoon with the family at the Waterfront Park, considered to be a must-see while visiting Burlington, and described by previous visitors as a `relaxation oasis`, offering amazing views of the city, during sunset.

 

Sports & outdoor events

One of the most popular sporting events in Burlington, VT is considered to be the Annual Vermont City Marathon, held here since May 28, 1989, on Memorial Day, attracting hundreds of people from all over the region, including from the New England Area.

 

This fun race is offered by RunVermont, which is a non-profit organization, dedicated to promote the benefits of running and encouraging the people from Vermont to do so.

 

The event consists in a full marathon, a half-marathon, including a 3-to-5 person relay, growing in both popularity, as well as size, each year, attracting a larger number of participants, as well as spectators, every time it happens.

 

In 2008, there were nearly 2400 marathon finishers registered, almost 550 2-person teams who participated, including 663 3-to-5 person teams.

 

Festivals

The Annual Burlington Jazz Festival, celebrated in June, started 27 years ago, as a celebration of jazz breadth, helping young artists from Vermont, who continually contributed in the festival's evolution, to reveal their jazz talent.

 

Local and regional performers, including talented students, help by participating every year, promoting the festival's goal, which is to redefine jazz, and to make people appreciate the beauty and elegance of this world-wide, well-appreciated music type.

 

Nightlife

People say that Burlington has a `thriving local music scene`, thus, a `happening` nightlife scene. On the list of favorite nightspots in Burlington, people seem to agree that Rasputinfits, a great place for hanging out with friends, featuring several bars, including pool tables, fooseball entertainment, as well as a spacious dance floor. Right next to Rasputin', on the list, there is Club Millenium, offering varied entertainment opportunities and attracting different crowds, every night.

 

For more quiet people, who are looking for a place in Burlington, to just relax, sit down, enjoy a drink and listen to live music, visitors recommend they try Club Metronome, in downtown Burlington, considered to be one of the largest live music venues in the city, featuring a central bar area, a lounge area, as well as a spacious dance floor with state-of-the-art lightings and sound effects.

 

There are also various restaurants (see our eating out page), located al over the city, each offering different atmospheres, perfect for a romantic dinner in Burlington, a business dinner, or just places where you can get a bite to eat with friends, after a long day of sightseeing in Burlington, which are very popular among UVM students, as well as local youngsters.