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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Burlington

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Burlington, Vermont

Updated June 10, 2019

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Burlington, Vermont

Tallest Filing Cabinet on Earth

This 38-drawer structure claims the superlative title, but it isn't the world's only giant filing cabinet.

Burlington, Vermont

Burlington Earth Clock

Stand at the center of this lakefront sundial, and you'll become part of the timepiece.

Burlington, Vermont

Flying Monkey Sculptures

Scary metal statues adorn some of the signature buildings of Burlington, VT.

Burlington, Vermont

Lake Champlain Monster Monument

Cryptid lake monster honored with its own monument.
Permanently Closed

Burlington, Vermont

Burled Forest

A forest wonderland caused by Burlington, Vermont's aggressive southwestern winds.
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South Burlington, Vermont

'Reverence' (Whales Tails)

A pair of black granite tails dive into a sea of grass in landlocked Vermont.
3 miles from Burlington

Shelburne, Vermont

Shelburne Farms

A massive sustainable farm designed by the mastermind behind Central Park.
5 miles from Burlington
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Stories About Burlington

An Old Painting of Vermont's Ancient Rocks Was Hidden Behind a Wall for Decades

The 1930s depiction of Lone Rock Point has finally resurfaced.
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June 10, 2019

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