Downtown Burlington Travel Guide
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 Fire House Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Burlington Fire House Gallery in Burlington. 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 Downtown Burlington
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great location. Early check in. Comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Great walking distance to everything and was probably our favorite place in Burlington to stay this far!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Vermont
New & Clean Hotel. They have discount for québécois. I loved my stay. The breakfast is à la carte and was amazing. Nice quality of food & Service.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
AC Hotel Burlington
Everything was nice and clean
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
This property is undergoing major renovations and is like a war zone. There is dust and fumes everywhere. Parking is limited for check in due to construction vehicles taking up spots and the make shift lobby is found by walking through cluttered hallways and temporary signage. None of this was conveyed ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Large room size, comfortable beds and nice evening reception and breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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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 ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center 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.
