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.
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Very comfortable stay. Breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Staff was friendly and inviting. Room was spacious and quiet. Will definitely book again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Colchester
Fabulous stay, will definitely be back next year !
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
There needs to be a sign at the back door notifying people that there is a step down to go outside. The stay was basically good--except for falling down the stairs!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Since this hotel is in a college town and I was visiting my daughter, who is 20...I needed her to check me in because my flight was seriously delayed. There was no leeway to consider my request. I had to change the reservation to her friends name who is 21. It was not an unreasonable request. I needed ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
The only suggestion I have is to make it clear that parking on site is only available if you use valay parking and the fee for valay parking should be noted on the website
Reviewed on 21 Mar 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 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, North Avenue Shopping Center and Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park are top sights worth seeing.
