Waterfront
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
Explore the campus of 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 who live at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center during your visit to Burlington. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its lakeside.
Things to do
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Large clean rooms. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Clean room, good buffet $ Fire alarm went off and had to evacuate buildings in middle of the night for 1/2 hour while fire department swept buildings, went off again after we were back in room
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Hampton Inn Colchester
All was good
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Great hotel for a quick passing through business trip
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was helpful, hotel was super clean, and our room was lovely.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Anchorage Inn
We’re great
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Old North End
While Old North End might 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
While visiting Downtown Burlington, you might make a stop by sights like Church Street Marketplace and Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.
Centennial
If you're spending some time in Centennial, Centennial Field and Winooski Falls Mill District are top sights worth seeing.
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
While visiting New North End, you might make a stop by sights like Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Beach.
