Waterfront Travel Guide

Burlington

Waterfront Park featuring a bay or harbour
Waterfront
Lake Champlain Ferry showing a marina
Waterfront Park showing a marina and boating
Waterfront Park featuring rugged coastline

Popular places to visit

Waterfront Park

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.

Waterfront Park
Lake Champlain Ferry featuring a lake or waterhole and a ferry

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.

Lake Champlain Ferry
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center

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.

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
Church Street Marketplace featuring outdoor eating, markets and street scenes

Church Street Marketplace

Enjoy the lively ambiance as you shop and admire the elegant façades of some of the oldest buildings in the city.

Church Street Marketplace

Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat

Explore the waterfront in Burlington with a trip to Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat. Visit the area's churches or amble around its lakeside.

Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat

Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center

You can get tickets for a performance at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center on your trip to Burlington. Visit the churches and shops in this family-friendly area.

Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center

Things to do

Stowe Brewery Tour

Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour

฿3,408
per adult
Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour
Stowe Brewery Tour

Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour

฿3,368
per adult
Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour
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Top hotels in Waterfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont

DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont

4 out of 5
870 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT
The price is ฿5,937 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,937
฿6,583 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in South Burlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,878 reviews)
"Very quiet despite being near the highway, which was convenient. Quick drive (5 min) to Burlington downtown, or 8 minutes to the airport. The room was nicely appointed and clean. We would choose this hotel again!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Green Mountain Suites Hotel

Green Mountain Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
401 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT
The price is ฿6,617 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿6,617
฿7,279 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in South Burlington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,533 reviews)
"Easy to get to and convenient"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Anchorage Inn

Anchorage Inn

3 out of 5
108 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in South Burlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.4/10 (1,392 reviews)
"Outdated and runned down but clean. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

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Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
60 Battery St, Burlington, VT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,100 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿7,100
฿9,116 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,146 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great hotel!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Quality Inn Shelburne - Burlington

Quality Inn Shelburne - Burlington

2.5 out of 5
2572 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT
The price is ฿2,882 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,882
฿3,171 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shelburne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
6.8/10 (1,009 reviews)
"Good deal"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Quality Inn Shelburne - Burlington
Hampton Inn Colchester

Hampton Inn Colchester

3 out of 5
42 Lower Mountain View Dr, Colchester, VT
The price is ฿5,237 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,237
฿5,761 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,173 reviews)
"Very convenient and reasonable if you are visiting Burlington Vt. The single, small elevator was a little problematic and the ice machine was removed from our floor. The room was great, breakfast choices were very good, and the staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hampton Inn Colchester
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

Burlington

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.

Downtown Burlington
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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.

Old North End
Lake Champlain Ferry showing a marina

South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Lake Champlain Ferry.

South End
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Centennial

While visiting Centennial, you might make a stop by sights like Winooski Falls Mill District and Centennial Field.

Centennial
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New North End

If you're spending some time in New North End, Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Avenue Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

New North End

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