South Burlington, Vermont
South Burlington is a city of 20,756 people in Chittenden County, Vermont, founded in 1865.
Why visit South Burlington
Townapedia lists 92 museums and landmarks, 56 parks and trails, 221 places to eat, 29 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Majestic 10, Colchester Reef Light, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain and Champlain School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 88 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Burlington
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About South Burlington
South Burlington is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. Along with neighboring Burlington, it is a principal city of the Burlington metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 20,292, making it the second-most populous city in Vermont after Burlington. It is home to the headquarters of Ben & Jerry's and the state of Vermont's largest mall, the University Mall.
From the Wikipedia article South Burlington, Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Colchester Reef Light
Lighthouse · 4.9 mi
Lighthouse in Vermont, United States
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
School · 2.8 mi
College at the University of Vermont
Royall Tyler Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.9 mi
116 University Place, Burlington
The Amphiteatre
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
A stone, outdoor amphitheater on UVM athletic campus
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks92
Champlain School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
800 Pine Street, Burlington
Church Street Marketplace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping area in Burlington, Vermont
Ethan Allen Engine Company No. 4
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
135 Church Street, Burlington
First Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic church in Burlington, Vermont, United States
81 Saint Paul Street, Burlington
Apartment Building at 27 and 31 Peru Street and 29 Johnson Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
United States historic place
Battery Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Buell Street-Bradley Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Burlington Bay Horse Ferry
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Shipwreck in Lake Champlain, United States
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Burlington Breakwater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Burlington Traction Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic building in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Charles R. Palmer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
80 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds56
Centennial Field
Sports field and stadium · 3.1 mi
9 University Road, Burlington
University Heights Green Roof
Park · 2.6 mi
Green space on the roof of the University Heights residential complex. Popular gathering place for UVM students.
40 University Heights, Burlington
24/7
44 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes221
Al's French Frys
Restaurant · American, Ice Cream · 2.1 mi
1251 Williston Road, South Burlington
Su-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.2 mi
115 Saint Paul Street, Burlington
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00
Bliss Bee
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Salad · 1.5 mi
1185 Shelburne Road, South Burlington
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Bourbon Street
Restaurant · Cajun · 3.2 mi
11 Center Street, Burlington
Mo-Su 16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-23:00
Burl's Downtown Kitchenette
Restaurant · Southern · 3.2 mi
189 Bank Street, Burlington
Su-Th 08:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00
Burlington Bagel Bakery
Bakery · Bagel · 1.4 mi
992 Shelburne Road, South Burlington
Mo-Su 06:30-15:00
China Express
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
293 Shelburne Street, Burlington
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 16:00-22:30
Donwoori Korean
Restaurant · Korean · 2.3 mi
2026 Williston Road, South Burlington
Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-20:30
Folino's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.2 mi
71 South Union Street, Burlington
Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30
209 more on the map.
History
The area of South Burlington was first granted by the Province of New Hampshire as part of Burlington township on June 7, 1763.
The Town of Burlington was organized circa 1785. In 1865, the unincorporated village of Burlington was chartered as a city. The remaining area of the town of Burlington was incorporated by charter of the State of Vermont as a separate town with the name South Burlington in the same year, 1865. The Town of South Burlington was later incorporated as a city in 1971, becoming the City of South Burlington.
From the History section of South Burlington, Vermont on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay29
Churches and places of worship29
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.3 mi
21 Buell Street, Burlington
Shopping66
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Fletcher Free Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
235 College Street, Burlington
Rice Memorial High School
School · 1.4 mi
99 Proctor Avenue, South Burlington
Healthcare29
Dorset Street Professional Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
368 Dorset Street, South Burlington
Planned Parenthood
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
183 Saint Paul Street, Burlington
FAHC DU Campus Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
1 South Prospect Street, Burlington
Map of South Burlington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 2.1 in | 21.1 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 19.3 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 2.2 in | 17.5 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 4.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.5 in | 19.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burlington Intl Ap Gsn Hcn 72617 (3 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
Chittenden County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-08: Tropical Depression Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-04-19: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-07-10: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-03-20: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Shelburne 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Winooski 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Burlington 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Essex Junction 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- St. George 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Hinesburg 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Richmond 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Jericho 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Willsboro Point 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Plattsburgh 22 mi northwest, about 36 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
- South Burlington, VT City Hall 2, Superbug2399, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car in South Burlington, Vermont, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Hannaford South Burlington, VT (8272635107), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Resurrection Park - South Burlington, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BurlingtonVTCarnegie, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChamplainSchool, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EthanAllenEngineCo4, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church Burlington Vermont, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church Street Marketplace Burlington Vermont looking north from Main Street, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 'Burlington Breakwater and Boathouse as viewed from Battery Park' by Tania Dey, Tania Dey, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UVM IraAllenChapelNW2 20150801, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SBVT Fletcher-CaulkinsHouseNW2 20170904, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SBVT Fletcher-CaulkinsHouseWest2 20170904, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SBVT Fletcher-CaulkinsHouseWest 20170904, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SBVT Fletcher-CaulkinsHouseNorth 20170904, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SBVT Fletcher-CaulkinsHouseFront 20170904, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SBVT Fletcher-CaulkinsHouseNW 20170904, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SBVT Fletcher-CaulkinsHouseWest3 20170904, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WheelerHomestead Fletcher-CaulkinsHouse 1 20230801, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WheelerHomestead Fletcher-CaulkinsHouse 2 20230801, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WheelerHomestead Fletcher-CaulkinsHouse 20230801, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SoBurlingtonVT WheelerNaturePark 20170830, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Merulius tremellosus 104274201, Shirley Zundell, CC BY 4.0
- Merulius tremellosus 104274100, Shirley Zundell, CC BY 4.0
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- Armillaria gallica 166075138, Shirley Zundell, CC BY 4.0
- Armillaria gallica 166075140, Shirley Zundell, CC BY 4.0
- Armillaria gallica 166075141, Shirley Zundell, CC BY 4.0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Ceremonial movements (Image 3 of 4), DVIDSHUB, CC BY 2.0
- Diocese of Burlington Chancery 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diocese of Burlington Chancery 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vermont Commons School Aerial, Ludus56, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A modern Verizon retail store in Burlington, Vermont, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Kmart Burlintgon, VT (8272602427), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlintgon, VT (8272597759), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlintgon, VT (8273666470), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlintgon, VT (8273665140), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Burlintgon, VT (8272598979), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Kmart Burlintgon, VT (8272600791), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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