Burlington, Vermont

Ideal Location

Champlain College is located right in the middle of Burlington, Vermont, one of America’s great college towns. Lake Champlain—and the mountains surrounding it—provide a stunning backdrop to our campus. Right from your door, you have access to what other college students can only dream of: a lively city, a gorgeous lake, nearby mountains and a state that calls out, “Ski me! Hike me! Bike me!” [Outdoor Activities] [Burlington History]

The Ultimate College Town

There is nothing better than being a college student in Burlington. With four colleges and the University of Vermont in town, Burlington has a youthful, progressive edge unlike anywhere else in New England.

Burlington is a foodie heaven and gets one-of-a-kind bragging rights as the home of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade ice cream. You’ll find restaurants from almost every corner of the globe and have trouble choosing your favorite diner, coffee house or bakery.

Downtown teems with hipster shops, teahouses, art galleries and music venues. It’s no coincidence that Phish hails from Burlington. In fact, music is so big here you’ll spend many a late night dancing to the local and touring indie bands. And the best part: it’s all close—only a five-minute walk from the Champlain campus. [Where to stay]

Say “Bonjour” to Montreal

Every year, Champlain students exchange their US dollars for loonies, pour cheese and gravy on their fries and try out their best French on the locals. Just 90 miles to the north, Montreal is the closest thing to a European city in North America. Bustling with energy and a lively music and art-scene, you don’t want to miss out on a Champlain-sponsored trip to our northern neighbor.