Downtown Burlington Travel Guide
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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
You can get tickets for a performance at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Burlington. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Burlington
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good location and nice hotel. Only thing annoying was the resort fee you have to pay which doesn’t really provide you anything… just another fee
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Vermont
Wonderful staff. Super clean room. Lovely view.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Room was clean and spacious. Booked on a dime and had no issues.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
AC Hotel Burlington
The room was clean. Staff was nice. A little upset that we paid extra for a lake view to have big buildings in the way of the lake view... Close by things downtown/ within walking distance.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
Clean, welcoming and great for a business stop over.The staff was pleasant and had lots of info and recommendations for things to do locally.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
The Green Mountain Suites Hotel was just beautiful. We got the King Suite. It was nice to have a kitchenette. With breakfast included, fireplaces, a pool and jacuzzi, we had a hard time leaving the hotel. We appreciated that they had pet free rooms in the connecting building, over the bridge. The ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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.
