Burlington, North Carolina travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Burlington is in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.

3 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Burlington

Alamance Battleground

Site of a 1771 battle between a group of local farmers and British forces, a prelude to the Revolutionary War.

Cedarock Park

County park and nature preserve south of town situated along the banks of Rock Creek. Inside the park is the Cedarock Historical Farm which showcases 19th century farm life. There is also an old dam often mistaken for a …

Burlington Arboretum

Basically a poorly designed park: In the middle of two roads and in two areas.

Burlington Historic District Walking Tour

Self-guided walking tour.

Broadway's Family Fun Center

Arcade near the nearby 7-Eleven, has half price days Tuesday and Wednesday.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jul. (climate data from nearby Research Triangle)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions

Burlington is about 35 miles from the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro and about 48 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in the Research Triangle.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Cedarock Park, Alamance Battleground, Burlington Arboretum
Lunch Zack's Hotdogs
Afternoon Burlington Historic District Walking Tour, Broadway's Family Fun Center
Dinner Burlington Food Hall

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Understand

Burlington is a fast-growing, albeit underdeveloped town in North Carolina.

Tourist information

Alamance County Tourism website

Get in

By plane

Burlington is about 35 miles from the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro and about 48 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in the Research Triangle.

By car

Burlington is on I-85/I-40, east of Greensboro and west of Durham and Hillsborough.

By bus

PART route 4 connects Burlington with Chapel Hill and Greensboro, with connecting service to other cities, for $2.50 one-way. Buses only run on weekdays and not very frequently, so plan ahead.

By train

Amtrak's Carolinian and Piedmont trains connect Burlington with Greensboro, High Point, Raleigh, Charlotte, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, and other cities. The Amtrak station is at 101 North Main Street.