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 churches 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Burlington
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
The man who checked us in did not seem happy to see us. Usually, staff are welcoming and friendly. Not this guy. The bed was very comfortable, and the room had a beautiful view of the lake. For the best view, you need to be higher than the second floor. There were no creamers for the coffee at the ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
We stayed here exactly one year ago for our child's admitted student day at UVM and are glad we came back. The renovations they were undergoing at that time resulted in a very comfortable Lobby and restaurant/ bar area. The bartender who served us on Friday night was incredibly friendly and helpful. ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
AC Hotel Burlington
Nice room. Great location. Friendly staff down to the valet kids
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
The Hotel was in a convienient location. Just a few minutes to walk to to shops and restaurants. We were quite dissapointed when we found out just a few days before our stay that the hotel was under construction. The pool, hot tub and bar were not open. We had to wake up to hammers and banging in ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Room was clean and spacious, bathroom (Shower specifically) needs some updates, breakfast was ok, not great.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Absolutely loved it there. Clean. Helpful staff. Great facilities. Beautiful, updated room. My kids loved the pool. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 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 Burlington Fire House Gallery.
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.
