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 stunning cathedral 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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Burlington Beauty
Top hotels in Waterfront

Green Mountain Suites Hotel
"Quality place - need happy hour nightly - was nice to meet people. Have stayed twice."
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026

Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
"Stay here often while at UVM visiting our daughter. Always clean, close to everything."
Reviewed on 28 May, 2026

Anchorage Inn
"It was nice but the rooms, especially the bathroom, looked a little old."
Reviewed on 28 May, 2026

Hampton Inn Colchester
"My go to hotel when visiting the Burlington area"
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
"With a property being only a month or so old.The entire facility is new and it smells new... Both my wife and I loved our room.It was spacious, comfortable and enjoyable to spend the evening in. The location is also excellent.Since it's very close to downtown burlington.. I would definitely stay ..."
Reviewed on 28 May, 2026

Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Amazing spot - very modern, clean, exceptional amenities. Definitely would go back."
Reviewed on 29 May, 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 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.

