12 days in Burlington & Waltham Itinerary

Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Burlington: Sugarbush Farm (in Woodstock), Stowe (Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Touring Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, &more) and Killington Resort (in Killington). There's lots more to do: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, indulge in some personalized pampering at Cynthea's Spa, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, and stroll through Burlington Bike Path.

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Salt Lake City to Burlington is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Salt Lake City to Burlington due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Salt Lake City in January: high temperatures in Burlington hover around 30°F and lows are around 13°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to travel to Waltham.

The heart of the American Industrial Revolution and an important place for the labor movement, Waltham was a prototype of industrial city planning in the 19th century.

Venture out of the city with trips to The Big Apple Farm (in Wrentham), Foxwoods Resort Casino (in Mashantucket) and Roger Williams Park Zoo (in Providence). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, ski along the peaceful trails at Weston Ski Track, stroll around Prospect Hill Park, and examine the collection at Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation.

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Drive from Burlington to Waltham in 3.5 hours. January in Waltham sees daily highs of 35°F and lows of 18°F at night. On the 22nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.