Burlington, NC Road Trips
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Trip Routes
3
Longest Drive
221.1 mi
Elizabeth City, NC
Quickest Drive
2h 4m
Wilson, NC
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Burlington, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
58,599
Median Income
$54,941
Median Home Value
$188,700
Median Age
39.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Burlington, NC at a Glance
Founded
1886
Elevation
633 ft
Area
25 mi²
Notable People from Burlington, NC
A sampling of people born in Burlington, NC.
Tequan Richmond
1992
American actor
Harold Covington
1953–2018
American neo-Nazi (1953–2018)
Andrew Everett
1992
American professional wrestler
Geoff Crompton
1955–2002
American basketball player (1955-2002)
Josh Bush
1989
American football safety
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Burlington, NC.
First Christian Church of Burlington
historic church in North Carolina, United States
Western Electric Company-Tarheel Army Missile Plant
factory in Burlington, North Carolina
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Traveler Guide to Burlington, NC
Burlington is in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.
Burlington is a fast-growing, albeit underdeveloped town in North Carolina. Alamance County Tourism website
1 Cedarock Park, 4242 R Dean Coleman Rd, ☏ +1 336-570-6759. 8AM-6PM daily; stays open later depending on the season. 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 waterfall. (updated Apr 2017) 2 Alamance Battleground, 5803 N.C. 62 S, ☏ +1 336-227-4785, [email protected]. Tuesday-Saturday 9AM-5PM. Site of a 1771 battle between a group of local farmers and British forces, a prelude to the Revolutionary War. Free. (updated Apr 2017) 3 Burlington Arboretum, 408 E Willowbrook D. Basically a poorly designed park: In the middle of two roads and in two areas. (updated Jul 2024)
Burlington Historic District Walking Tour. Self-guided walking tour. (updated Apr 2017) Broadway's Family Fun Center. Arcade near the nearby 7-Eleven, has half price days Tuesday and Wednesday. $10 for 40 credits (about 8 games). (updated Apr 2024)
1 Zack's Hotdogs, 201 W Davis St (at S Worth St), ☏ +1 336-226-4746. M-Th 6:30AM-10PM, F Sa 6:30AM-11PM. Hot dog and hamburger restaurant that has been in operation since 1928. They also offer a breakfast menu. Burlington Food Hall. A small food hall consisting of three restaurants: Go Burrito!, Oishii Hibachi Grill and Tee-Rex Boba Tea. (updated May 2022)
1 Drury Inn & Suites, 1767 Glidewell Dr, ☏ +1 336-584-2004. (updated Apr 2017)
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. Burlington is on I-85/I-40, east of Greensboro and west of Durham and Hillsborough. 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. 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.
Link Transit provides local bus service.
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