Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
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Burlington, MA
Although I don't live here anymore, this was my hometown. I lived in a wonderful close knit neighborhood for just about 18 years. (1976-1994)
It's a great town just 20 minutes outside of Boston, with plenty of stores, restaurants, great schools and a state of the art hospital.
By Land, Air, and Sea
To and From Burlington
HighwaysThere are four exits for I-95 (Route 128), and three for Route 3. I-93 is close by and I-495 is just a bit north of town. Burlington is just 20 minutes from Boston, 30 from the New Hampshire border, and 1 hour from Rhode Island.
Train
The closest Commuter Rail (train) stop is Anderson/Woburn located at Atlantic Ave & Commerce Way in Woburn. It's a very short drive up RT 128 from Burlington. This is part of the Lowell Line of the T and ends at North Station in Boston. The commute time can vary, but it's under a 30 minute trip by train from Woburn to Boston.
In my day I used Mishawum station in Woburn. I was surprised to see this change!
Subway
The closest Subway stop is Alewife Station located Alewife Brook Parkway & Cambridge Park Drive in Cambridge. The drive isn't bad at all; RT 128 to RT 2 from Burlington. This is part of the Red Line of the T.
From there you can transfer to the Green, Orange, or Silver Lines and get just about anywhere you need to throughout Boston. My usual trip would be from Alewife to Park Street Station, switch to the Green Line for Hynes Convention Center Station and hit Newbury Street shops and restaurants. :)
International Airport
The closest major airport is Logan Airport in Boston. It's about a half hour drive if the traffic isn't bad. Logan is part of Massport.
Burlington folks are spoiled being so close to New England's largest transportation center.
Cruiseport
15 major cruise lines use the Port of Boston. The Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, located in the Boston Marine Industrial Park is 7 miles from Logan Airport and is also part of Massport.
From April to November ships sail north along the New England and Canadian Coastlines, south to Bermuda, and east across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.
Driving Directions
Top Notch Shopping
Got a whole day to devote to shopping? Good. You'll need it here.
First, there is the two level, 185+ store, Burlington Mall. Apple, Banana Republic, Crate & Barrel, dELiAs, Eddie Bauer ...it may just have a store for every letter of the alphabet. ;)
When I was really young this mall was only one level. My uncle was part of the construction crew that worked on it's expansion. I always thought that was cool.
Up for more? It's a quick drive over to Wayside Commons. There you'll find L.L.Bean, West Elm, Arhaus Furniture and Cold Stone Creamery to name a few. This is a very cute, and pretty new, open air shopping plaza.
I did not have the benefit of this retail center while I lived in Burlington, but I've been to it a few times since it opened. Wish I lived closer!
Have you just moved into Burlington? Working on your house? You will be able to renovate and decorate in style with the EXPO Design Center. It's not just the ONLY one in Massachusetts...it's the only one in New England! And it's amazing. Floors, Counters, Bathroom Fixtures, Lighting... it's got everything. Not your standard Home Depot items, but absolutely gorgeous choices. I can spend an entire day here.
The EXPO Design Center can be found at Middlesex Commons along with Old Navy and a few other smaller stores.
And this only scratches the surface. Burlington has shopping centers and stand alone stores sprinkled throughout the town.
First, there is the two level, 185+ store, Burlington Mall. Apple, Banana Republic, Crate & Barrel, dELiAs, Eddie Bauer ...it may just have a store for every letter of the alphabet. ;)
When I was really young this mall was only one level. My uncle was part of the construction crew that worked on it's expansion. I always thought that was cool.
Up for more? It's a quick drive over to Wayside Commons. There you'll find L.L.Bean, West Elm, Arhaus Furniture and Cold Stone Creamery to name a few. This is a very cute, and pretty new, open air shopping plaza.
I did not have the benefit of this retail center while I lived in Burlington, but I've been to it a few times since it opened. Wish I lived closer!
Have you just moved into Burlington? Working on your house? You will be able to renovate and decorate in style with the EXPO Design Center. It's not just the ONLY one in Massachusetts...it's the only one in New England! And it's amazing. Floors, Counters, Bathroom Fixtures, Lighting... it's got everything. Not your standard Home Depot items, but absolutely gorgeous choices. I can spend an entire day here.
The EXPO Design Center can be found at Middlesex Commons along with Old Navy and a few other smaller stores.
And this only scratches the surface. Burlington has shopping centers and stand alone stores sprinkled throughout the town.
Lahey Clinic
Lahey Clinic is one of the largest providers of comprehensive healthcare services in New England. This facility is one of the things Burlington is known for.Their main campus, located in Burlington, houses an ambulatory care center serving more than 3,000 patients each day, a 317-bed full service hospital, and Level II Trauma Center. Lahey Clinic is a teaching hospital affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine and also has teaching affiliations with Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine.
People fly in from around the world and drive across the state to recieve care here. Lahey Clinic is consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals in the country in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" and in 2007, Lahey was one of only 33 adult-care hospitals in the country named to the Leapfrog Group's "Top Hospital list."
I have spent many, many, hours at this hospital. Starting at age 6 I went in weekly for allergy shots. As you can imagine it wasn't fun for a little girl, but I do have fond memories of Lahey. My mother would always bring me to the gift shop to buy penny candy, and we'd have dinner at the Coffee Shop (which is no longer there). I'd always end the meal with Carrot or Black Forest Cake.
Lahey has also helped keep my father's and grandmother's hearts ticking. Those days of visits are a blur to me. No memories, just thankful.
Burlington, MA Stats
The population of 01803 is 22,975.
That's #4395 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
86% of the population is white, which is 12 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 01803 is $75,240, which is $45,542 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $244,800. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 211% from the typical value.
Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MA is 38.3.
Stats about: Burlington, MA
Population: 22,975Number of Households: 8,445
Average House Value: $244,800
Average Income per Household: $75,240
Elevation: 40 ft
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Burlington History
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Weather in Burlington, MA
Current weather conditions in Burlington, MA (01803)
Local Pollen Reports
27°F (Feels like 14°F)
Last update: 11/22/08 12:56 PM EST
Humidity: 29%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 4°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.09in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 18mph From: Airport Conditions
More to do in Burlington
- AMC Theatres
- AMC Burlington 10 Movie Theater
20 South Ave. (Across from the Burlington Mall)
Showtimes: 781-229-9200
Guest Services: 781-229-1931 - Burlington's Community Theater
- Park Playhouse
One Edgemere Avenue
781-229-2649 - Burlington Ice Palace
- Ice Rink with Ice Hockey & Figure Skating programs, as well as public skating.
36 Ray Avenue
781-272-9517 - Burlington Recreation Department
- 61 Center Street
781-270-1695
Programs, classes and special events for all ages. - Brestyan's American Gymnastics Club
- 13 Ray Avenue
781-270-1100
One of the premiere women's gymnastics clubs in the United States.
Lodging in and around Burlington, MA
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Hotels & Travel in 01803
- Doubletree Hotel Bedford Glen (Bedford)
- "I was here for a wedding. It's not to shabby, for a double tree, I guess. The bed was a little too cushy and soft for me. I need a hard bed. Just sayin...." more
- Renaissance Bedford Hotel (Bedford)
- "Easily the best hotel I've stayed at in this area. While not terribly modern decor, the hotel is clean and well maintained. The beds are comfortable and..." more
- Go Ahead Tours (Woburn)
- "I was skeptical at first about going on a group tour like this. The only experience had in the past with group tours was when in Israel. Big difference..." more
- Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites (Burlington)
- "I just stayed at this hotel while attending a New Year's dance convention, and aside from a fallen transformer causing a power outage on Saturday night,..." more
- Boston Marriott Burlington (Burlington)
- "I really enjoyed my stay here. I thought it was clean, exceptionally reasonably priced, and the food at the conference I was attending and in the restaurant..." more
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What do YOU think of when you hear "Burlington"?
Did you say Vermont?
I'm very touchy about this. Burlington doesn't always mean Vermont! There are actually a lot of states with a town named Burlington.
(We also never had a Burlington Coat Factory. The first time I saw one was in New York.)
Here is a list of states besides Massachusetts...and Vermont. If I've missed any let me know. And if you've lived in any give a shout out in the guestbook. ;)
(We also never had a Burlington Coat Factory. The first time I saw one was in New York.)
Here is a list of states besides Massachusetts...and Vermont. If I've missed any let me know. And if you've lived in any give a shout out in the guestbook. ;)
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Have you been here?
southpaw23 wrote...
Hey Christene! We had emailed a little while ago and you mentioned you were on the north shore now. I actually just moved from a one-year stint Burlington to Medford a few days ago! Still unpacking...ugh. We found comfort in its safety and the mall, but it wasn't quite right for us 20 somethings just yet. Also sadly I can't say I've had good experiences with Lahey at all, but I'm glad that you did!
Posted September 10, 2008
RyanRE wrote...
Nice work Christene! This is one of the better Squidzips. I live just north of Burlington, WA. ***** to ya!
Posted September 09, 2008
OhMe wrote...
Great zipper. How do you do that collage of pictures. That looks great. 5*
Posted August 23, 2008
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