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.
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.
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 stunning cathedral or amble around its lakeside.
Things to do
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
The hotel is in a great location and has Vermont charm throughout. Breakfast was well stocked. My particular double queen room was a bit tired and in need of a facelift. Staff was ok, just not overly friendly. Gym was out of service for half of my stay, but that too looked tired and pretty ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
The hotel is nice and the pool area and gym are well equipped and spacious. The breakfast was good, with lots of options. Especially the staff at breakfast was incredibly friendly and helpful. The location is decent and, if desired, in walkable distance to downtown. The only issue was that the free ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Colchester
Great service
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Excellent location with great views of Lake Champlain. On site dining was great and very walkable to nearby restaurants and pubs.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Our stay was very short as we were catching an extremely early flight, but everything was perfect
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Anchorage Inn
Excellent value for the price
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.
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 Centennial Field and Winooski Falls Mill District.
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.
