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.
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 churches 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.
Top hotels in Waterfront
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Yes room was clean, front desk was very helpful, and shuttle is available every 30 minutes to and from the airport 24/7
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Great price and very close to UVM. I loved the hot tub and the room was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
All of the above
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
The room was great and staff was courteous.
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
Anchorage Inn
clean & quiet
Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2025
Hampton Inn Colchester
Staff is always friendly and informative. The body was dispenser was empty which was a slight inconvenience though there was a boxed soap bar in the bathroom
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 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 Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center.
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, Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Beach are top sights worth seeing.
