WCAT Radio Tower, Burlington

Name: WCAT Radio Tower
Address: Burlington, United States

#55 among attractions in Burlington

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The WCAT Radio Tower, at 135.7 metres, is the tallest man-made structure in Vermont. It is located in Burlington, Vermont. It broadcasts at 5000 Watts. WCAT is the only radio station that has a radio tower within the city limits of Burlington. There is a second 109.0 metres tower, also built in 1981, which is a directional aerial beside the WKDR Radio Tower. There is also a third tower on the site, which is 81.0 metres tall. ()

Completed: 1981 (43 years ago)Height: 445 ftCoordinates: 44°29'47"N, 73°12'49"W

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WCAT Radio Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burlington Town Center, Centennial Field, Unitarian Church, Battery Park.

1.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Burlington Town Center, Burlington
32 min walk • CityPlace Burlington was a formerly enclosed shopping mall. Located on the Church Street Marketplace open-air mall in Burlington, Vermont, United States, it opened in 1976. The mall's anchor stores were Macy's and L.L.Bean. The western portion of the mall closed in fall 2017 for redevelopment. The eastern portion remains open.
1.6 miSE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Centennial Field, Burlington
42 min walk • Centennial Field is the name of the baseball stadium at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, and is the home of the Vermont Lake Monsters.
1.1 miS
Church
Unitarian Church, Burlington
28 min walk • Built in 1816, the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House is the oldest remaining place of worship established by settlers in Burlington, Vermont. It is located along the northern side of the intersection of Pearl Street and the Church Street Marketplace.
1.1 miS
Park, Playground, View point
Battery Park, Burlington
29 min walk • Battery Park is a public park overlooking Lake Champlain at the western end of downtown Burlington, Vermont. The park includes a bandshell, a playground, and various monuments, including a bronze statue of Civil War veteran General William W.
0.9 miS
Church
Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Burlington
24 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Joseph located in Burlington, Vermont, United States, is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Burlington.
1.2 miS
Shopping, Department store
Montgomery Ward Building, Burlington
31 min walk • The Burlington Montgomery Ward Building is a historic former department store building located at 52-54 Church Street, between Cherry and Bank Streets, in the Church Street Marketplace of downtown Burlington, Vermont.
1.1 miS
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Burlington
30 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, Vermont, United States, is the former cathedral church of the Catholic Diocese of Burlington. The building is located at 20 Pine Street with grounds bounded by Pearl, St. Paul and Cherry Streets.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Historical place, Trail
Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington
31 min walk • The Ethan Allen Homestead is a historic house museum at 1 Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington, Vermont. It was built about 1787 by Ethan Allen, and is the only surviving residence of his in the state. It is open to the public annually from May to October. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
North Street Historic District, Burlington
18 min walk • The North Street Historic District encompasses the traditional commercial area serving the residential Old North End neighborhood of Burlington, Vermont. It extends for ten blocks along North Street between North Avenue and North Winooski Avenue, and has served as the neighborhood's commercial center for over 150 years.
0.9 miSE
Synagogue
Ohavi Zedek, Burlington
24 min walk • Ohavi Zedek is a Conservative synagogue in Burlington, Vermont, United States.
1.1 miSW
44°28'57"N • 73°13'28"W
Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, Burlington
28 min walk • Boat tours, Tours, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to WCAT Radio Tower?

Nearby attractions include Normand House, Burlington (14 min walk), LeFerriere House, Burlington (14 min walk), Old Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington (17 min walk), North Street Historic District, Burlington (18 min walk).

How to get to WCAT Radio Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to WCAT Radio Tower:

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Downtown Transit Center (30 min walk)