Burlington, VT

Burlington is Vermont's largest city, with about 43,000 year-round residents. It sits on the eastern coast of Lake Champlain and lies in the shadow of the towering Mt. Mansfield. With these and more natural attractions, it's no wonder the city has been lauded with a number of eco-friendly accolades over the years hailing everything from its bike-friendliness to the green-minded University of Vermont. Three additional colleges call Burlington home, while South Burlington lays claim to the home of Ben & Jerry's ice cream emporium.