City of Burlington

Here are just a few reasons why Burlington is so great:

• October 2011:
  Top 10 Downtowns, Burlington # 3 - Livability.com Magazine
  Top 10 Cities for Outdoor Recreation - Outside Magazine
• March 2011:
  #1 "Top Ten Small Cities" State of Well-Being 2010 - Gallup-Healthways Poll
• June 2010:
  #1 Bass Fishing Capital - Outdoor Life
• May 2010:
  Prettiest Town in America - Forbes.com
• November 2008:
  Designated the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.
• October 2008:
  The Church Street Marketplace outdoor pedestrian mall designated as one of ten "Great Public Spaces for 2008" through the American Planning Association's Great Places in America program. The APA "singled out the Church Street Marketplace because of its inclusive and careful planning and design process, historic buildings, thriving retail trade, carefully maintained streets and walkways, and strong community support."