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Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington is a city of 59,610 people in Alamance County, North Carolina, founded in 1886.
Why visit Burlington
Townapedia lists 53 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 151 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Graham Cinema, Carousel Cinemas at Alamance Crossing, Alamance Battleground and Alamance County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Burlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burlington
Burlington is a city in predominantly Alamance County (with western outskirts of the city in Guilford County) in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city is located in the Piedmont Triad, where it is the principal city of the Burlington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, located directly east of the Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Area. The population of the city of Burlington was 57,303 at the 2020 census, which makes Burlington the 18th-most populous city in North Carolina.
From the Wikipedia article Burlington, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Elon University
School · 2.8 mi
Private liberal arts university in Elon, North Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks53
Alamance Battleground
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Battlefield in North Carolina, United States
Alamance County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
County courthouse in Graham, North Carolina
Alamance Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic building in Burlington, North Carolina, USA
Alamance Mill Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
United States historic place
Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Bellemont Mill Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Bellemont, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Beverly Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Cedarock Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Charles T. Holt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Daniel P. Foust House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Downtown Burlington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, USA
East Davis Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
41 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes151
MOD Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
2760 Suite 109 South Church Street
Th-Sa 22:30-23:00; Su-We 10:30-22:00
Hursey’s Pig Pickin’ Bar–B–Q
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.5 mi
1834 South Church Street, Burlington
Su-Sa 11:00-21:00
Kimbers Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 4.7 mi
230 West Main Street
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
La Casa Dorada Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.7 mi
128 West Main Street
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Renos
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 4.6 mi
119 East Main Street
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:30
The Blend Burlington
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
127 East Front Street, Burlington
Mo-Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 09:00-15:00
The Commissary
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bakery · 3.9 mi
16 NE Court Square, Graham
We-Sa 07:00-17:00; Tu 08:00-15:00; Su,Mo off
139 more on the map.
History
Alamance County was created when Orange County was partitioned in 1849. Early settlers included several groups of Quakers, many of which remain active in the Snow Camp area, German farmers, and Scots-Irish immigrants.
The need of the North Carolina Railroad in the 1850s to locate land where they could build, repair and do maintenance on its track was the genesis of Burlington, North Carolina. The company selected a piece of land slightly west of present-day Graham. On January 29, 1856, the last spikes were driven into the final tie of the North Carolina Railroad project, uniting the cities of Goldsboro and Charlotte by rail. The next day, the first locomotive passed along the new route. When the iron horse arrived in Alamance County, locals referred to it as "the eighth wonder of the world".
From the History section of Burlington, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Corporate Suites of Burlington
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
2912 Kirkpatrick Road, Burlington
Drury Inn & Suites Burlington
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
1767 Glidewell Drive, Burlington
Holiday Inn Express Burlington;Holiday Inn Express
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
2701 Longpine Road, Burlington
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Burlington
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
2185 W Hanford Rd, Burlington
Churches and places of worship38
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
First Christian Church of Burlington
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
St. Athanasius Episcopal Church and Parish House and the Church of the Holy Comforter
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 3.7 mi
933 West Old Glencoe Road, Glen Raven
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.6 mi
2150 West Front Street, Burlington
First Christian UCC, Downtown Burlington
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.1 mi
415 South Church Street, Burlington
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.6 mi
712 South Williamson Avenue, Elon
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare8
DaVita Glen Raven Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
2210 West Webb Avenue, Glen Raven
Grandview Specialty Clincs
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
1041 Kirkpatrick Road, Burlington
Map of Burlington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 31°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burlington Fire Stn #5 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Alamance County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Alamance Regional Medical Center Heliport (91NC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Greensboro 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Carrboro 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- High Point 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Archdale 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Asheboro 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Durham 33 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Cary 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Apex 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Winston-Salem 44 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Raleigh 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2008-08-22 Burlington train station, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Krispy Kreme-Burlington NC, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burlington City Park Menagerie Carousel - Carved Dentzel Cats, Chris Laforet, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 3 (8399754707), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 4 (8399755625), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 5 (8400844956), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 6 (8399757573), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 7 (8400846852), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 48 (8400884318), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 2 (8400840884), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 8 (8400847808), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 9 (8399759827), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 21 (8400858014), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 23 (8399771427), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 22 (8400858838), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 17 (8400855424), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 18 (8400856536), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 14 (8400852412), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 16 (8400854466), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 1 (8400842180), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 13 (8399762909), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 15 (8399764787), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 46 (8399793675), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 12 (8400850692), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 35 (8400872018), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 36 (8399784341), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 31 (8399779269), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 37 (8400873840), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 30 (8400866982), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 32 (8400868834), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlington, NC 38 (8400874662), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Western Electric Company-Tarheel Army Missile Plant, Nyttend, Public domain
- Windsor Cotton Mills Office, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Christian UCC, Burlington, NC, Byrd.caswell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church-27215, Byrd.caswell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lakeside Cotton Mills, Burlington, NC (8170260887), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
- Johnston Hall, Elon University, Elon University, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alamance Building, Elon University, MPD01605 from Sterling, Virginia, United States, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charles Horner House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Minneola Manufacturing Company Cloth Warehouse, Nyttend, Public domain
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