Burlington, Wisconsin
Burlington is a city of 10,987 people in Racine County, Wisconsin, founded in 1886.
Why visit Burlington
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Plaza Theater, Burlington Community Swimming Pools and Bathhouse, Burlington Downtown Historic District and Benson Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Burlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burlington
Burlington is a city in Racine and Walworth counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, with the majority of the city located in Racine County. The population of the city was 11,047 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Burlington, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks10
Burlington Community Swimming Pools and Bathhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Swimming pools in Burlington, Wisconsin, United States
Burlington Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Franklyn Hazelo House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
John and Margaret Bell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Spring Prairie, WI, US
Kane Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Burlington, Wisconsin, United States
The Rustic Barn at Prairie Gardens
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
W212 Spring Prairie Road
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Benson Park
Park · 0.5 mi
408 East Washington Street, Burlington
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Echo Veterans Memorial Park
Park · 0.6 mi
595 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Meinhardt Park
Park · 0.4 mi
225 North Spring Street, Burlington
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Wehmhoff Jucker Park
Park · 0.5 mi
408 East Washington Street, Burlington
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Flippy's Fast Food
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
401 North Pine Street, Burlington
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Lucky Star Pub & Eatery
Restaurant · American, Mexican · 0.9 mi
864 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington
Su-Th 07:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-20:00
Archives Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
356 North Pine Street, Burlington
Mo,We-Su 11:00-24:00
Bubba's Brickyard
Restaurant · Barbecue
217 North Pine Street, Burlington
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su-Mo off
Los Compadres
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
725 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Low Daily
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
700 North Pine Street, Burlington
Mo-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Beijing Garden Chinese Food
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
458 N Pine St, Burlington
Coffee Shop at Chestnut and Pine
Cafe · 0.5 mi
492 North Pine Street
Kira Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Japanese, Chinese, Sushi
208 South Pine Street, Burlington
22 more on the map.
History
Prior to the arrival of Europeans in the area, Native American mounds were constructed near the present location of Burlington. A small Potawatomi village stood in what became Burlington.
The earliest certain European presence in what became Burlington was in the fall of 1799, when a group of French explorers and missionaries led by Francis Morgan de Vereceones made a portage from the Root River to the Fox River, reaching the Fox at approximately Burlington's present location.
From the History section of Burlington, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship12
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite)
Church · Strangite · 2.3 mi
1130 Spring Valley Road, Burlington
Faith Chapel Evangelical Free Church
Church · Evangelical Free Church · 1.2 mi
141 Westridge Avenue, Burlington
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · 0.5 mi
124 West Washington Street, Burlington
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Burlington
120 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 1.8 in | 12.1 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 9.7 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 7.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burlington (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
Racine County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Antioch 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Fox Lake 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Round Lake Beach 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Lindenhurst 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- McHenry 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Round Lake 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Zion 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Grayslake 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Woodstock 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Milwaukee 31 mi northeast, about 50 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
- Burlington Downtown Historic District Looking southwest WIS36, I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license:, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burlington Community Swimming Pool and Bathhouse, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John and Margaret Bell House, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 101 E. State, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Franklyn Hazelo House Racine County Wisconsin, I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license:, CC BY-SA 3.0
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