Waterfront
Burlington
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Enjoy the lively ambiance as you shop and admire the elegant façades of some of the oldest buildings in the city.
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
Across the United States you can drive a car over most state borders. For a unique border crossing, travel between New York and Vermont by ferry.
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.
Things to do
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Burlington Beauty
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Everything and everyone was exceptional!! I would definitely recommend and will stay again!
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Very sad, small and incredibly dated room. Quite surprised by it.
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
Hampton Inn Colchester
Great stay. Clean room, friendly staff. Great location
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything at this location was perfect. The one small issue is the room did not have a fully working fridge. However besides that, the room was beautiful. The location was great. The lobby and amenities were gorgeous. And most importantly the staff! In specific, Ousmane at the front desk, Jane at ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Easy checkin and very convenient!
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
Anchorage Inn
Parking simple, location very convenient, AC worked, coffee good quality in the morning.
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 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.
