Burlington (BRL) has a humid continental climate, which means hot sweltering summers and severe snowy winter. The best time to visit Burlington would be between September to November when the humidity level drops, rains dry up and the temperature is circles a comfortable 70 degrees.
Burlington Festivals & EventsBurlington Steamboat days is a six day long entertainment packed live music festival that takes place every year on Burlington's riverside. The festivities include performances by local bands as well as a few eminent musicians of the industry. Some of the recent big names are Poison, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, ZZ Top, Alice Cooper, 3 Doors Down and Zac Brown Band.
Tips to Save on Travel to BurlingtonTo ensure cheap flights to Burlington, book your airline tickets well in advance of your date of travel. Booking 40 to 25 days beforehand, can get you great deals in Airlines such as United Airlines, Air Choice One and US Airways. Once you reach the airport, you can choose from the available choices of affordable cabs and get around the city.
Top Attractions in Burlington•Snake Alley - Most crooked street in the world, Burlington's snake alley is a landmark attraction of the city. A miniature replica of the Lombard Street in San Francisco, Snake Alley runs for 275 ft with two quarter curves and five half-turns.
•Starr's Cave Park and Preserve - A natural cave of limestone bluffs and rock beauty, the Starr cave remains open to explorers from April to October. The woodlands that make up the Starr's Park and create the perfect setting for picnicking, hiking and even cross-country skiing during winters.
•Heritage Hill National Historic District- If you are an admirer of the Victorian, Georgian, Greek revival and Queen Anne architecture, you cannot miss out on visiting the Heritage Hill National Historic District. This old neighborhood of Burlington, has about 150 houses of historic architectural significance.
•Arts for Living Center- Located within the walls of a historic German Methodist Episcopal Church, the centre is now a spot for exhibiting artwork, public workshops and more. While in Burlington, check out an event that might be happening here.