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Burlington, Vermont: Meetings and Conferences Attendees remember Burlington after the conference ends. Lake Champlain out one window, the Green Mountains out the other, and a downtown small enough to walk from the hotel to dinner to the waterfront in fifteen minutes. Planners get a city that handles a real conference without the logistics of a bigger one: direct flights, direct rail, and meeting space with a view. Meeting space Hotels near downtown hold the largest meeting space in Vermont, suited to full conferences and general sessions. Boutique properties handle smaller retreats and off-sites. The Harborvale, Autograph Collection, opened summer 2026 on the Burlington waterfront with three event spaces, an outdoor terrace over the lake, and capacity for groups up to 125. Getting there Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) completed a $68 million terminal expansion in spring 2026, adding four gates and jet bridges built for larger aircraft. BTV flies direct to 16 destinations, with new nonstop service to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) starting October 2026. Amtrak's Ethan Allen Express runs direct from New York City to downtown Burlington, in service since 2022. Interstate access covers the Northeast corridor. Food and drink Award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, wineries, and local makers, concentrated within walking distance of most meeting venues. Why Burlington Small enough to navigate without a shuttle bus. Large enough to handle a real conference. On the water, and built around all four seasons rather than one tourist season. Contact Hello Burlington to start planning.