South End Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
World's Tallest Filing Cabinet
You can find out about the history of Burlington with a visit to World's Tallest Filing Cabinet. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Oakledge Park
Oakledge Park is just one of the places to see in Burlington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Burlington
Self-Guided Burlington Scavenger Hunt: Burlington Beauty
Top hotels in South End
Blind Tiger Burlington
Wonderful, friendly and helpful staff, really cool place all decked out for Christmas and a great location to walk to Church Street.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
254 South Union Street Guest House
Clean room. Nice owner
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
clean room nice amenities
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Gina was professional and very helpful when checking in.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was amazing! And the complimentary 24-7 hot chocolate was our favorite!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Check-in went smooth, room clean. Front desk clerk very helpful and friendly - we asked for additional towels and linen for the couch. She quickly accommodated our request while continuing to be extremely friendly. Later that evening, she was outside shoveling the snow to keep the walkways safe. ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Burlington Boathouse and Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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 Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center.
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, Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Beach are top sights worth seeing.
