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Burlington has long embodied the earthy progressivism and can-do independence that define the state’s spirit. Lately that ethos has taken on a sophisticated sheen.
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[@mcbabers]

For everyone who keeps saying, "there aren't any black people" please think about why that could be before claiming people in Vermont are racists. Not a lot of black people in an area does not equal all the white people in that area are racist every time this happens. Vermont was one of the first states that was founded in the US. There were not black people there when it was founded (I am not speaking about Native Americans in this, that is a WHOLE other conversation, I'm just speaking on the black population of Vermont). As we all know, black people were brought to the US as slaves. Vermont was the first states to ban slavery, well before any other state. Which meant many of the black people living in Vermont; left. Vermont did not have the large plantations or large cities that other states had which meant even after they were no longer slaves, there was little work for black people at that time in Vermont. Vermont is cold a majority of the year so they don't have the agricultural work that other states have and this was most of the work that black people at this time could get a job doing. Not to mention, the population of Vermont is one of the smallest in the country to begin with. Because of these reasons, there was no "pull" for black people to stay in Vermont or come back to to this state. So, could there be racist people living in Vermont? Absolutely! There was racist people everywhere! Even in the most liberal of towns and cities. There are examples of racist and hate crimes everywhere in this country - it was built on racist ideals (that's a whole other conversation as well!). However, to call an entire state racist, simply because there aren't a lot of black people living there is unfair. We have to look at the history and analyze that as well.

[@2pgardner]

I’m black and plan on moving to Vermont from Philly. Philly is crazy racist imo. I agree with you, a lack of diversity doesn’t equal racist.

[@khristionlouvatin6874]

Too long did not read

[@blessedpearls9373]

I lived in Burlington Vermont omg it was a privilege to live there lifetime opportunity!!! I miss it till this day I’d go back if I could !!! ❤️ Bernie all the way !!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@oceanblue5794]

This reminds me so much of Bellingham, WA with the incredible scenery and bar scene. I must say, however, that the beauty of the fall foilage in Vermont surpasses that of Bellingham by miles.

[@anandr1385]

Visited there last week. Beautiful scenery and felt good to get out of nyc. Did the beer tour and Matt (he’s in the video) is a really cool guy and very informative about not just beer but about Vermont’s history and what’s going on today.

[@TheLegendandjaguar]

Anand R Starting looking at this place after I mistakenly thought my package from Macy's came from Vermont. Got a lil confused with the abbrev WV

[@dandeliondragon1618]

I'm going there for work soon from Louisiana so I'm excited about the scenery and the cultural experience but I'm apprehensive about the food but I'm open to the experience but I will be getting my Louisiana seasonings shipped up here

[@TheLegendandjaguar]

Feels like a place u can write a book.

[@j.montcliff377]

Unfortunately, it sucks now, full of crime

[@Semonyacob]

Bernie Sanders brought me here

[@mccartherable]

+Simon Yacob a man who's accomplished nothing. lived off the tax payers for decades.

[@Semonyacob]

+mccartherable He raised 12 billion dollars for the VA. He passed 286 reform bills to benefit the middle class. He balanced a budget successfully in Burlington. He became one of the best senators, mayors, and congressmen. He has a net worth of 300,000 dollars.

[@TheMap1997]

Me too!

[@xmstriker6847]

aye

[@isunlloaoll]

Yes and now im in love with Vermont and New England.

[@cassidyanimates3973]

Guys I live here. To answer your question, yes it is a very diverse place. Literally half my friends are part of the LGBT community and we're all fine with that. Yes there is larger ratio of white people than any other race, but that doesn't mean it's a racist state. Anyone is welcome. Not to mention it's a beautiful place as well. Also it's one of the safest towns to raise children in the world.

[@henryvalencia7609]

Yeh ok

[@carasachs4004]

Cassidy Animates I agree. Lived here my whole life (50 yo).

[@jasonmethystine6516]

I visit Vermont at least twice a year Though it's not the most racially diverse place I never feel awkward 😁 In fact... I get catcalled in Vermont more than any other place 😂😂

[@MWatsula]

Your hated.. trust me

[@2pgardner]

I’m black and trying to move to Burlington ASAP!!

[@peanutbuttercup115]

I went to farmhouse last summer and absolutely loved it! Would recommend to anyone.

[@jsallerson]

As inclusive as this video is, the obviously neglect of Ben and Jerry’s, as well as church street as a whole is definitely suspicious to say the least.

[@bongisland2762]

these videos are b/c the dirty NYTimes makes loads of money via faking "editorial content" which is actually advertising. this is felony fraud, but who will arrest them? The dept of Just us?

[@dwpetrak]

Let's be honest though, most people who live in the area talk about Ben and Jerry's a lot more than they ever visit, but Church St should have def gotten attention. I think they should mention the skiing!

[@ying6726]

Meh it's annoying acting like Ben and Jerry's is the only thing that matters. They sold the company anyway

[@Tornnnado]

I love Echo. The fish are so cool.

[@allensmith7790]

Loved Burlington! So many fun things to do!! Especially hanging out with the junkies in the park!! Great group of people

[@CodyCole80]

??? Junkies?

[@kemp1222]

Looks very different from the 'murica you see on the news

[@SeanFisher]

@Jane Doe right? All this stuff shown requires money, as per usual.

[@silasbishop3055]

No minorities.

[@cyandeoidre2375]

On god

[@mightyman6459]

This city popped up in my Spotify wrapped. Apparently people’s music taste here is most similar to mine and are far more likely to be fans of Ween, Beach House and Aphex Twin.

[@cubed5406]

Vermont is awesome!

[@pgh_panty_stroker3051]

Very good vid

[@MrWompz]

Reminds me of a city called Bellingham I spent five years in back in Washington. The lakeside location kind of reminds me of the Puget sound.

[@fenderjag114]

I lived in (South) Burlington for a year as a preteen in 1970 and loved it. It is truly a special place. I've been back about 5 times since then -- not nearly enough -- and still find it very charming, especially since the city center has changed so little since I lived there, and most changes have been for the better (like making Church St. pedestrian-only). Make sure to visit if you can!

[@yurirevolle1897]

I love Burlington. I've been there 3 years ago. I wish I could go again

[@charlesfosterkane805]

Please do Liverpool!

[@Weeesnaw]

I go to college in Burlington and I miss it so, *so* much! I really hope things will be better soon so I can go back in August.

[@Weeesnaw]

Someone just liked my comment and it reminded me of what I wrote here 2 months ago. b o y did things go from awful to worse... due to COVID-19 I feel like I have no choice but to take a gap year. I’m pretty devastated.

[@marshallcraig8847]

mayannaise aw :( I’m at UVM right now

[@SeanFisher]

@@Weeesnaw as progressive as Vermont is, it's still in America and America is proudly anti-intellectual and anti-science, plus....you know, proto-fascist numbskulls in power that don't actually care about leading properly. Too busy grifting.

[@Weeesnaw]

Marshall Craig I’m at Champlain again too! But I’m not sure if I made the right choice coming back during all of this 😅

[@muhammadeliashossain9047]

Love this place and also want to live there!!!!🤗🤗🤗😇😇😇

[@maziepaine1443]

I live a town near Burlington and I am there a lot, trust me it’s not a nice as this video shows

[@MWatsula]

Stay out

[@mitdesai5291]

Pakistan se bahir mat nikalna, tum karachi jao Vermont nahi 😂

[@TavilsonHeadBangers]

Best part of the video 2:03...love ice cream

[@olivers8597]

There’s so much more now it’s crazy

[@chrissarah9174]

I'm binging videos about Vermont cause I'm obsessed with my homeland

[@Ri5004]

Bernie!

[@mccartherable]

+Ri5004 Marxist stuck in the 60s.

[@audilicous]

mccartherable Lol Trump wants to bring us back to the segregated 60s you delusional schmuck

[@Island_Line_Rail_Productions]

what to do in Burlington....RAILFAN VERMONT RAILWAY TRAINS!!!!!!!!!! and bike, sail, have a boat flotilla at North Beach..explore Vermont..yup...proud to be a Vermonter

[@maggie0285]

Going there for the first time tomorrow! My goal is to hopefully at least see the 48 states before I die. Im about half way there.

[@crustpunkjesuschrist]

My goal is to get to all 50 before 30. I’m 18 and I’ve been to about 29. Once I visit New England and New Jersey I’ll have seen every state east of the Mississippi. Cheers from one travel enthusiast to another

[@arnoldis24]

Well, how was it?

[@robhamlin6391]

What no mention of Al's french fries or Nector's fries and gravy!!?

[@Tornnnado]

I love Al’s!

[@jsallerson]

Because Al’s is in South Burlington, which is a different town. And Nectar’s is too much of a bar instead of a lounge music club for this video.

[@philcollins1867]

whats up w mate's glasses @0:12

[@elmermt]

Nice show me more, we are going this Dec. 3-13 to so. Burlington.,

[@Ari-vp3rv]

I'm from Vermont and I know you'll love it. Hopefully we have snow this year!

[@jsallerson]

Haha, yeah, it definitely won’t look like that in the winter time, hahah.

[@ajmalshahtravelling7088]

sgithseeing perfect resort for tarveling

[@francislambert5189]

What's the name of your Lake Monster..?

[@CocoCarrots]

Is Burlington,Vermont dog friendly? Like dog parks and things to do with them?

[@stationshelter]

+CocoCarrots I hear there's loads of dogs up there

[@chrissvitreoushumour]

I live in Burlington, m8. Every single person has at least 2 dogs.

[@stationshelter]

So I went and visited last week, there was like four dogs on every street corner.

[@sundermolly]

Lots of dog friendly sites and activities (swimming, hiking, etc.).

[@jeremyberquist4952]

It wouldn't be Vermont if it wasn't dog friendly!

[@GodlessGlen]

I want that fish sandwich.

[@3sappington]

I've lived in VT near Burlington for 17 years. I've had enough. Leaving in three days. Too expensive.

[@jsallerson]

Where’d ya end up?

[@daylinpoon7566]

Vermont is expensive to live in if you don't play your cards right. However the mountains are free and the ice cream is cheap.

[@SeanFisher]

Oregon is expensive, in terms of real estate, so we're moving to Vermont. Murp

[@PhantomMoe]

I came here to see nature not a beer brewery 😛

[@fenderjag114]

This clip is focused on the city. There's all the nature you could want, a very short drive (or even bike ride) away. When I lived in Burlington for a year, we joined the Green Mountain Club and spent lots of time in the country.

[@soap924]

what about the Burton snowboard headquarters?

[@AaronShaunBrennan]

@ 0:58 Adam Shifts double. 😅

[@nakeddancinggnome]

I'd have to call it soft-serve ice cream for the same reason I'd ask for a large coffee if I went to Starbucks.

[@antwon5834]

Creeme

[@nakeddancinggnome]

@@antwon5834 soft-serve!

[@antwon5834]

@@nakeddancinggnome get away from me you monster

[@nakeddancinggnome]

@@antwon5834 Never!

[@antwon5834]

@@nakeddancinggnome 🔙🔚🔜🔙😙🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧😊😊🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑💊💊💊💊💊

[@jakebellinger8496]

“It’s a vast swirling wonderland of sparkly white pleasure.” My Vermont portrayal in my United States Portrayed by SpongeBob video.

[@chrissvitreoushumour]

Anyone else live in Burlington?

[@kingdedede5933]

Me!

[@Ari-vp3rv]

I live in Williston so pretty close

[@kamrynnnsmith]

I live near Burlington

[@lennyrose5852]

napol3on is a nice guy would it be ok/a smart decision for me to move here? I’m from Wisconsin

[@mogabriel5238]

@@kamrynnnsmith u seen bernie

[@spark_6710]

We call soft serve " Soft CREAM" in Japan ! Lol. I live in L.A.,but I am Japanese. 👍😃💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@myssmeow001]

Flash drive lake shore^

[@MsGibbone]

Wow, I don' think that 36 hours would be enough to visit Burlington #SarcasmModeOn

[@engineerk34k7]

That's home to me.

[@glenvanzyl8985]

Looks fab, would really consider this for retirement upon leaving africa in a few years

[@JHvideos]

I would never eat fish caught in Lake Champlain. All of Burlington's and St. Albans' residents' poop goes right into the lake, plus all the fertilizer runoff from farms.

[@drpatriot2001]

Is that true bro?

[@peter_d]

@@drpatriot2001 just like every other city, town and municipality in the country, yes, generally speaking the wastewater goes into the lake. But first it is treated at a wastewater treatment plant, extensively I might add. After treatment it is then put back into the rivers, streams, lakes. It is however completely safe to swim in and eat fish from the lake.

[@JHvideos]

@drpatriot2001 Yes! And don't buy this talk about treatment. They make several mistakes every year, and partially or wholly untreated human waste gets released into the lake. Also, if it rains especially hard, the storm water system gets overloaded, and untreated human waste goes right into the lake. This is why North Beach and Leddy Beach are always getting closed for high e.Coli levels.

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

Ur ignorance disgusts me

[@lmmatgaming]

drpatriot2001 the lake is also like 5% caffeinated but it is fine people fish and eat stuff right from the lake

[@ironhand04]

My friends dad is the co owner of citizen cider and he’s so cool

[@jamesenter2095]

UVM medicine residents represent!

[@iLikeTigerz101]

Feel the Bern!

[@freggo6604]

So this is basically a 6 minute commercial :-)

[@quartersskates]

Heady out of the can, how renegade of her.

[@toreshammerecelt861]

So basically eat and get drunk. You can do that anywhere.

[@nofood1]

Isn't that what all Americans do lol

[@arminiusofgermania]

Des Moines is a lot like that.

[@rtg9760]

You can trail run along the beaches, then up trails along the cliffs , or bike along the lake and then finish with a great swim. In May, we can hike up the mountains and ski down and then sail later that same day. Then eat farm to table food and the very best double IPA's in the world. If you do not enjoy to be active , then you will be bored. If you do not like personal freedom to express yourself, then this place is not for you.

[@Bloody-Butterfly]

@@rtg9760 come run the hidden pinetrails of the forest!

[@simontalbot2507]

Looks like quebec

[@chrisbrissette6631]

Simon Talbot it’s almost the same

[@fenderjag114]

...except that nobody speaks French. When I moved there from Montreal, I was amused at how many Vermonters have French surnames but are thoroughly Americanized, to the point where a lot of them did not seem to be aware that they were descended from French Canadians.

[@jayhappy5]

I want to move there but are there any Latinos/Dominicans?

[@ItsMe-gd7re]

Im from the philippines... but I wan't to go there!!!

[@arminiusofgermania]

Why would you want to go there??? Living in the fille-beans sounds much better.

[@emeraldkimble7602]

One is nit far from canada

[@Mr5083]

It All Looks Good But Must Be Expensive Not Everyone Has Money Like That to Spend I Hear in New York People Cant Afford $2.75 Train and Bus Fares

[@CalebB-mt4kx]

Bro I miss when it looked like this naw it’s just crack heds everywhere

[@sandvarch2789]

I would have thought it would be more “diverse” considering their political views...

[@jasonmethystine6516]

It's diverse in spirit 😂 I mean that sincerely tho It's a Sanctuary City I saw an African Mart near North St with a striking mural of Mohammed Ali During my most recent visit near Nectars during reggae night I met an activist/writer that holds events focused on dismantling white supremacy

[@Billypedia]

Burlington Vermont in 4K Drone Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZKlppmfrLajsKs

[@KaKronic]

No thanks I think I'll call it soft serve

[@ComradeMohdAliff]

Bernie!!!

[@CT--oc8pm]

As someone from rural Vermont, my favorite thing do do is leave Burlington and do something other than stuff I could go to Yorky to enjoy. Like hiking. Or sugaring. Or something on a farm. Or anything not in Burlington. If you are from rural Vermont I'm sure you'll agree that Burlington and Vermont are basically separate places. Burlington is the Cali of Vermont. Its a annoying loud city, the people from the rest of the state/country hate the people from there, and you could go literally anywhere else to enjoy better stuff.

[@OddSwiftGoose]

i live in Burlington and go to college too. Sure there's church street,waterfront, ski resorts and Umall

[@georgewashington8184]

C

[@nikowilliams9583]

Don’t forgot the abundance of homeless people and Heroine gangs lurking about. Oh and can’t forget the weed! Literally you can smell it on every street corner.

[@jefferyyounce5372]

I lived there for 2 years. No infrastructure, taxes are sky high, cost of living sky high, nothing to do and the weather is awful. It has more cloudy days than the Pacific North West

[@pennygiller2377]

Portland Maine is similar and cleaner and so much more updated....visit the Ocean instead of a city with no fire friendly egresses and numerous potholes .....you ll enjoy lobster and a friendly environment and you won't have the sewer smell just the ocean and your visit will be much more enjoyable!

[@pennygiller2377]

and the shopping is better...Portland seems to be able to keep the drug addicts at bay whereas Burlington not only gives them needles to use for safe drug use but lets them hang out in the park outside his office to enjoy their high with one cop in a car patrolling the numerous stabbings that have happened in the city of Burlington VT.

[@Cascadianwa]

Portland Maine has a higher crime rate

[@lordleysolo1619]

who is here cause of mr. hackl?

[@pascal8986]

hahahaha

[@Jorge-vo9ii]

I’ve seen more cows than black people in this video

[@antwon5834]

That’s because it’s Vermont

[@yesamaboy1308]

are people there nice with different people like transgender

[@ancestrosdelsol9494]

+Joyce Almodovar No, we hate them

[@mccartherable]

+Joyce Almodovar they say they are to your face but then make fun of you behind your back. they say they are tolarant but are not at all. typical libs.

[@chrissvitreoushumour]

Vermont is very diverse

[@user-cf8ie8rd5j]

of course

[@sundermolly]

Vermont is one of the U.S's best states for LGBT+ individuals.

[@dwkmk3]

Looks like a lot of cool things to see! Keep Vermont unique! Don't import a bunch of idiots and mess it up.

[@henryvalencia7609]

Too late

[@arminiusofgermania]

Too bad. The "idiots" are here because of comrade Sanders' socialist welfare state.

[@JohnYSLim93]

Are there a lot of Asians in Burlington?

[@yuhboris304]

John Lim there isn't a minority population like Boston, NY or Montreal, but there is a neighborhood (the north end) densely populated with immigrants and refugees from Africa and Asia with some ethnic stores owned by those people. Also there pretty much is no racism/ prejudice if that's what you worried about

[@antwon5834]

A lot of Indians and nepalis

[@shawnjerome8599]

Well, I've been in Burlington all of my life, the products are real,but people are fake af here, you make it sound nice,wish it was, hippies and granolas get along good here other than that if you're not a hippie or a granola or a billionaire then don't come to Burlington

[@jasonmethystine6516]

I felt a bit of a diametric shift between the people in Burlington vs the people in Stowe but Vermonters overall are nicer than most Americans

[@fro-taildaddy9927]

It used to be a nice place. It's now a s-hole.

[@OddSwiftGoose]

its nice on weekdays when tourist are gone. its just on the weekend when its a s-hole

[@AJ-pc5ln]

I'm moving to Burlington Vermont for a job and I'm African-American. I was wondering if Burlington is a racist place to live in?

[@rickenman9844]

Rock D not at all, even Vermont's republican governor Phil Scott is a very nice guy, the whole political spectrum in New England is shifted to the left, racists are kinda hard to come by in all non rural areas in NE

[@D00Rb3LL]

We are a sanctuary city so there are tons of ethnic communities here and no racists

[@lowell5561]

@@rickenman9844 So if you not a liberal your racist? You watch to much CNN.

[@mrclevelandbrown1220]

Am black but I like my city life and not see black ppl around me seems Strange

[@tiffanyalexandria9480]

The only thing idk about vermont is I LOVE diversity and multiculturalism and i only see white people.. That makes me nervous.

[@ondreecetaylor1828]

not one black guy

[@vergilkiefer2155]

WHY DO YOU SHOW AQUARIUMS? WHERE ANIMALS ARE CAGED IN! THAT IS ANIMAL CRUELTY! WHY DO YOU PROMOTE ANIMAL CRUELTY??????

[@georgewashington8184]

Mike P rode in the back of a pickup. Rich. Did he sexually assault his daughter?

[@elisesarah7958]

I live in burlington... its not that good and authentic honestly.

[@elisesarah7958]

How about you get out of the comment section? *Mic drop.*

[@elisesarah7958]

because 13

[@jimsmirh2255]

Do you know Bigfoot, it is?

[@simontalbot2507]

Nobody is really good and authentic anyway

[@Time4aKiss]

HAha!

[@unitylove8441]

Home to our next President Bernie Sanders 2020!

[@hunter6719]

unity love Haha you're funny!

[@antwon5834]

@@hunter6719 big four head

[@pennygiller2377]

Yikes....Bernie brought you here....don't forget to stop by his favorite dubie smoking bar okay...its a hole in the wall called the Other Place in Burlington VT.....and if you look around Bernie fans you ll see just how much Bernie did not do for the City of Burlington with triple taxes just like Weinberger hasn't done...infrastructure which is 100 year old sewer system, paving of main roads to UVM and UVM Medical Center ladden with potholes...hope you don't have an allergic reaction to Bernies favorite "pot" hole at the Other Place and have to endure the multiple real potholes in all of Burlington VT s streets in an ambulance with a back injury or CPR eeeee ghads.....if you have a broken leg and need a wheelchair you won't find much ADA access either nor fire suppression systems in the numerous bars if someone drops a cigarette drunk carelessly drunk in one of those bars cause there is NONE! Burlington Fire DEpartment s favorite bar called ESOX doesn't have a metal door but a varnished wooden door much like Nectar s and some of the more famous bars...nectars has spray painted tables and egress well in a panic would be tragic....with the amount of alcohol stored and consummed you would think metal doors on all bars would be a LAW.....then if you visit the waterfront....Burlington Sewer just had an employee let loose I think 10,000 gallons fo raw sewage into the Lake surrounding the waterfront so it may stink alot which is frequent on rainy days when the sewer tank overflows into the Lake because it hasn't been upgraded to handle the numerous developments Burlington is adding along the Lakefront from New York City Chinese developers that Bernie is dealing with as a Socialist.....and the 100 year old sewer system throughout Burlington hasn't been upgraded either so its like a mini New York city on a small scale which is where the Mayor s sister sells luxury apts to the Chinese that are old low income housing apts torn down to make way for new and the residents migrate across the Lake for Vermont Welfare programs and housing so Vermonters who apply are last on the list or living in the woods on I 89 unable to find affordable housing.....so this blog written by the New York Times is not surprising because the affiliation with the Mayor is probably there like the votes coming from the sister city and students who aren't educated in city administration at all too busy partying on the crafter beers brewed here....so welcome....have a few crafted beers and hold your nose as you tour Burlington Vermont s beautiful city that stinks right now and enjoy!

[@antwon5834]

That’s a lot of words… to bad I’m not reading them

[@vermontbred]

The F-35 has destroyed quality of life in Chittenden County, Vermont.

[@micjakes1]

Millions of immigrants from africa and the middle east there?

[@ironhand04]

There isn’t even a million people in vt

[@user-hf3eb8lj5g]

Not even near and million

[@parzival9651]

Why does it matter

[@maximusaugustus6823]

The less minority the better.

[@antwon5834]

Wtf

[@parzival9651]

Troll acc

[@antwon5834]

@@parzival9651 yea

[@TheNecessaryEvil]

A very white state. I’m thinking DeSantis should start shipping illegals there. They need a lot more black people too. Come on, Vermonters, diversity is your strength!

[@glenvanzyl8985]

Nope the state and Burlington is fine just as is, excessive diversity creates numarous problems.