The Setting

Come to the state that National Geographic Traveler magazine names one of the 50 "Places of a Lifetime."

Discover Vermont's quintessential charm and unparalleled vitality! Located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, the Greater Burlington Area offers its guests diverse cultural activities, mountain views, back country roads, world-class food, fantastic nightlife, superior shopping and a host of outdoor recreational activities in all four seasons.

No wonder Burlington and the Lake Champlain Valley were ranked:

• "One of Four Outstanding Get-Away Locations in the Northeast" (USA Weekday Magazine, May 1997)
• "Number One Place for Families that Love Outdoor Sports" ( Outdoor Explorer Magazine, June 1999)
• "Sixth Best Family Friendly Place in the Nation" (Reader's Digest, April 1997)
• "One of Ten College Towns Worth a Visit" (Princeton Review, 1999)
• "Number One Child Friendly City in America" (Zero Population Growth, 2001)

Be sure to visit the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber website for a complete listing of how to get here what to do once you are here: http://www.vermont.org/.

There are numerous events before, during and after ALI if you wish to extend your stay:

• Historic, award-winning Church Street Marketplace is nestled in the heart of downtown Burlington, Vermont and only a three block walk from the Burlington Wyndham. (website)
• Catch a Single A game between the Vermont Lake Monsters and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Friday, July 13. For game information, go to: website
• The Burlington Wyndham is only a minute's walk from ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, one of Burlington's newest attractions that is fun and educational for the entire family.
• Visiting the University of Vermont campus while here: directions. Discover why Kaplan/Newsweek named UVM one of "America's 25 Hot Schools" in the 2006 College Guide.
• UVM athletics: website
• Additional attractions while visiting the Burlington, Vermont region: website