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 churches or amble around its lakeside.
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
The Green Mountain Suites Hotel was just beautiful. We got the King Suite. It was nice to have a kitchenette. With breakfast included, fireplaces, a pool and jacuzzi, we had a hard time leaving the hotel. We appreciated that they had pet free rooms in the connecting building, over the bridge. The ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Seamless check in, staff very nice, housekeeping wonderful, quiet, clean
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good location and nice hotel. Only thing annoying was the resort fee you have to pay which doesn’t really provide you anything… just another fee
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Clean and adequate. Good breakfast. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
The Essex Resort & Spa
As usual, this hotel never disappoints. Always very clean and the staff is amazing and super friendly.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Colchester
Clean room, courteous and helpful staff and free breakfast with lots of choices. Enjoyed our 3 day stay.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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, Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Beach are top sights worth seeing.
