15 Best Things to Do in Burlington (MA)

Ring-necked Duck

Centered on a pretty town common, Burlington is a leafy suburb, 12 miles northwest of downtown Boston. This was a small community until after WWII when the completion of Route 128 led to a tenfold increase in the population. The meetinghouse, still standing on the town common, played a role in the escape of John …

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15 Best Things to Do in Burlington (Iowa)

Snake Alley

Laid out on the bluffs by the mighty Mississippi River, Burlington is at the spot where in 1805 explorer Zebulon Pike first raised the American flag on what would become Iowan soil. A century later the city was flourishing as a nexus point for river and rail transport networks. Burlington has a lot of fine …

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15 Best Things to Do in Burlington (Ontario, Canada)

Spencer Smith Park

Burlington is a beautiful city that sits midway between Toronto and Niagara Falls, nestled along the edge of Lake Ontario. It has been voted as one of the best places in the country to live, but also makes for a great getaway destination. There is something for everyone in Burlington, from stunning gardens to exquisite …

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