Downtown Burlington
Burlington
Visit Downtown Burlington
Popular places to visit
Church Street Marketplace
Enjoy the lively ambiance as you shop and admire the elegant façades of some of the oldest buildings in the city.
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 stunning cathedral in the area.
Waterfront Park
Attend a concert at the festival site and take a boat tour from this lakeside park. Shady trees and colorful patches of flowers decorate the shoreline.
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.
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Take the family on an outing to Flynn Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to Burlington. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.
Burlington City Arts Center
Take the family on an outing to Burlington City Arts Center during your trip to Burlington. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Burlington Beauty
Top hotels in Downtown Burlington
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Amazing spot - very modern, clean, exceptional amenities. Definitely would go back."
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
"Great hotel, the staff was friendly and helpful. Good restaurant and gym."
Reviewed on 30 May, 2026
Hotel Vermont
"Wonderful well designed hotel at a reasonable price"
Reviewed on 27 May, 2026
AC Hotel Burlington
"We had an wonderful stay at the AC hotel in Burlington. This hotel is relatively new and is in a wonderful location. The AC is about 2 blocks from Church street and also a short walk to Lake Champlain. We really enjoyed the on-site café Jitters. This became our favorite coffeehouse in burlington ..."
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
"We thought are stay was excellent. The staff was great and even though under construction, the hotel did it’s best to accomodate. Loved the early coffee bar, comfy beds, spacious room. We had 2 complaints. We didn’t have our room serviced, and the sheets/blankets were short, need to be longer to ..."
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
"Needed a place to stay with my kids and dogs while our house is painted and could not have found a better place. The whole staff was an exceptionally sweet. My kids loved having continental breakfast before school and then swimming after school. It became a little staycation highly recommend."
Reviewed on 30 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Burlington
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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Burlington Boathouse and Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat are top sights worth seeing.
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 World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Blanchard Beach.
New North End
If you're spending some time in New North End, North Beach and North Avenue Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
