Downtown Burlington Travel Guide
Burlington
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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.
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 stunning cathedral in the area.
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.
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.
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Take the family on an outing to Flynn Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to Burlington. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.
Burlington City Arts Center
Take the family on an outing to Burlington City Arts Center during your trip to Burlington. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Burlington
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Nice clean hotel in central location by church street marketplace and lake Champlain. Sauna was broken and no bottles of water in the gym. Otherwise, it was a nice stay!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
"Dull hotel, ok location."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Vermont
"Absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Vermont! We planned on renting cruiser bicycles to use on the bike path, and were surprised to find the hotel had complimentary bikes available for use. The location was superb, and the staff were attentive and helpful. When next we find ourselves in Burlington, ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
AC Hotel Burlington
"We had a wonderful 2-night stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Burlington. The rooms were clean, modern, and comfortable, and the staff was incredibly helpful throughout our visit. The lounge area is beautiful and a great place to enjoy breakfast, light bites, or a drink. We really enjoyed our stay and ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
"Nobody told me that there is a huge construction going on"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
New Modern Studio- Hop Skip & Jump to Waterfront
"The studio is ideally located and larger than it appears in the photos. Very clean and reasonably struck, and it was great to have access to laundry. Fantastic location, one block off the water and the train station and all of downtown. Errin was a great communicator and helped to make our stay very ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Burlington
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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Burlington Boathouse and Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat 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 Beach and North Avenue Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
