Burlington, Massachusetts

The town of Burlington is located in eastern Massachusetts, 14 miles (23 kilometers) northwest of Boston. It is part of Middlesex County, and home to 22,876 residents.

Burlington was founded as an agricultural center in 1799, and produced hops and rye which were transported to Boston for beer brewing. To learn more about the town's history, pay a visit to the Burlington Public Museum. Today, Burlington is a peaceful suburb that's ideal for family living. Local parks offer playgrounds and sports facilities, as well as summertime concerts, children's shows, and screenings of family movies. Burlington is located on the watersheds of the Ipswich, Mystic, and Shawsheen rivers, and a number of nearby conservation areas provide great opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Want to indulge in a little retail therapy? Try the Burlington Mall, a large, upscale shopping center with more than 155 shops and a 775-seat food court.

Burlington's convenient location in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area makes it easy to explore the region's many attractions. Within half an hour's drive, you'll find textile mills from the time of the American Industrial Revolution at the Lowell National Historical Park, whitewater rafting, skiing, and other outdoor adventures, and all the cultural delights of Boston!

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