Waterfront Travel Guide
Burlington
Popular places to visit
Waterfront Park
After visiting Waterfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Burlington. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center during your visit to Burlington. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its lakeside.
Church Street Marketplace
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Church Street Marketplace during your visit to Burlington. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its lakeside.
Lake Champlain Ferry
Explore the waterfront in Burlington with a trip to Lake Champlain Ferry. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
Burlington Boathouse
Explore the waterfront in Burlington with a trip to Burlington Boathouse. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat
Explore the waterfront in Burlington with a trip to Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat. Visit the area's churches or amble around its lakeside.
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
We really enjoyed our stay -- shout out to Daniel, the conciere / front desk staff. He went above and beyond in making us feel comfortable and welcome.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Skiff's was amazing! the staff, the food, the drinks...it was all great. The rooms are okay and the location is pretty good as well.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Colchester
Rooms very clean and comfortable. Staff were very pleasant. Breakfast was not so good. Scrambled eggs more days would have been better.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Anchorage Inn
The staff knew I was coming in the middle of the night and were there to greet me.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Close to Higher Ground. Perfect to stay after a show!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Downtown Burlington
If you're spending some time in Downtown Burlington, Church Street Marketplace and Flynn Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Old North End
While Old North End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Church Street Marketplace and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center.
Centennial
While visiting Centennial, you might make a stop by sights like Winooski Falls Mill District and Centennial Field.
South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Gutterson Fieldhouse and Lake Champlain Ferry.
New North End
If you're spending some time in New North End, Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Waterfront Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Waterfront by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Burlington neighborhoods
- Search Waterfront Hotel Brands
- Waterfront Park
- ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
- Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
- Perkins Pier
- University of Vermont
- Church Street Marketplace
- Ausable Chasm
- Mad River Valley
- State University of New York-Plattsburgh
- Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
- Champlain College
- Saint Michael's College
- Shelburne Museum
- Champlain Valley Exposition
- Lake Champlain Ferry
- Plattsburgh
- Ausable River
- Camel's Hump State Park
- Grand Isle Lake House
- Cochran's Ski Area
- North Beach
