Waterfront Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff. Great breakfast included with room.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Staff all extremely helpful!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Colchester
Suite was spacious and kitchen area stocked. the bathroom was clean and had good water pressure. Room was quiet.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Breakfast is better than your average express type stay. Had more options.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Hotel was clea and comfortable. Location was great. Staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 Burlington Fire House Gallery.
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 Avenue Shopping Center and Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park are top sights worth seeing.
