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 churches.

University of Vermont
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Vermont during your travels in Burlington. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches in the area.

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 churches or amble around its lakeside.

Champlain College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Champlain College during your travels in Burlington. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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.
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 churches or amble around its lakeside.
Top hotels in Waterfront

Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Room was extremely clean and the staff was very courteous!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Great experience.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
The bed was so comfortable and room very clean. However, the remote and TV were not working together and we didn’t have hot water for a shower.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Was charged a daily resort fee which made this hotel much more expensive than other hotels of the same type. This is not a resort and there were no amenities beyond a typical hotel room. Made me feel scammed.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn Colchester
Customer service specially housekeeping and night time front desk. Room was clean.and the breakfast
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Essex Resort & Spa
Great place for family vacation.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

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 Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

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.

Centennial
While visiting Centennial, you might make a stop by sights like Centennial Field and Winooski Falls Mill District.

South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Blanchard Beach.

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.
