The beautiful region in wich Burlington is situated, combining rare lake and mountain scenery, has rightly been called the Switzerland of America.

To those desirous of availing them selves of the scenery in and about Burlington no better way is offered than by one of the numerous rides afforded by the city's two trolley systems.

For the convenience of the stranger, brief information is given under the variuos heads outlining different rides and touching upons ome of the points of interest to be seen enroute.

Route No. 1, College Buildings, Ethan Allen Monument,Winooski

A car with white target going north takes one through the mainbusiness thoroughfare and continuing, ascends a gentle incline, passing alarge number of beautiful homes.

At the summit one sees the "College Green" and the beautiful buildings of the University of Vermont overlooking the lake.

Continuing on we notice Mount St. Mary's Academy for young ladies, the Mary Fletcher Hospital with its magnificent view of the valleys and mountains, Green Mountain Cemetary and the monument of Ethan Allen in the forground.

Soon the car reaches Winooski, where are located the largest cotton and woolen mills in the state.

Route No. 2, Schools, Golf Links, QueenCity Park

Boarding a car with white target going south we pass the Court House, Post Office and a number of city schools, among which is the beautiful High School.

A beautiful view of the lake with all its wealth of scenery spreads out before us and the car passes scores of beautiful residences.

Soon we pass the Golf Links and Home for Destitute Children.

As the car leaves the main highway we get the scent of the woods and flowers, and in a few minutes we reach Queen City Park.

Here one finds over a hundred summer homes nestled among the trees and on the lake shore, while here and there are swings, rustic chairs and tables for visitors.

Route No. 3, Battery Park, Lake View Cemetery, RockPoint, Ethan Allen Park.

Boarding a car with red target going north, the traveler soon notices Battery Park with its magnificent view of the broad lake and the famous Adirondacks.

The route of the car now takes one along the lake shore, passing the Providence Orphan Asylum and the beautiful Lake View Cemetary.

In the distance one gets a glimpse of Rock Point Institute and Bishop Hopkins Hall.

Passing Lake View Cemetery on to the end of the line where is situated the new and historic park containing the Ethan Allen Tower, Indian Rock, and the North Outlook, from which can be obtained a view only surpassed by that seen from Mt.Mansfield.

Route No. 4, Fort Ethan Allen, Essex Junction. The large cars operated by the Military Post Railway can betaken in the business portions of the city, through which they travel,passing many of the principal stores and churches. After a ride along the city's finest driveway, the car reaches the immense water falls and power house at the entrance of Winnoski village. Continuing though Winooski, we reach a broad plateau, where acommanding view of the valley sweeps before. In the background stands a range of the Green Mountains, with Mount Mansfield and Camel's Hump in the distance. The car passes the Fanny Allen Hospital, the School of Oblate Fathers and Fort Ethan Allen. Twelve troops of cavalry and two of artillery are stationed here and a stop-over well repays the traveller. After leaving the Fort, the car continues on to Essex Junction.