Waterfront Travel Guide
Burlington
Visit Waterfront
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.
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.
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.
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 churches or amble around its lakeside.
Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat
Explore the waterfront in Burlington with a trip to Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its lakeside.
Things to do
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
"Staff was friendly and helpful with the needs of guests."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington
"Room and bed was totally acceptable. Air conditioner rattled on and off all night and location of room wasn’t great."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
"Hotel is very nice. I would recommend it as a good choice away from the congestion of Market Street. Easy to get to the shops and restaurants from the hotel’s location."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
"Nice clean property. My only real complaint is the noise level and none of the doors worked properly and would only close completely if slammed"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Pros: Nice view of the lake. Many public spaces to hang out/ recreate (terrace, outdoor game area, gym, outdoor sauna, lounges). Cons: no place to hang towels in rooms; no help with luggage; parking garage does not accommodate roof racks; no free wifi; not enough outlets in room; ice/beverage station ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Anchorage Inn
"I understand what to expect when I book the cheapest hotel in the area, even more so when it’s $150 per night less than the next hotel. But dirty bedding, holes in the walls, rooms that smell of smoke in non-smoking. I get it, this hotel is most likely under new ownership, and they are working to ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Waterfront
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.
South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Blanchard Beach.
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 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Church Street Marketplace.
Centennial
While visiting Centennial, you might make a stop by sights like Winooski Falls Mill District and Centennial Field.
New North End
If you're spending some time in New North End, North Beach and North Avenue Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
