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.
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 churches or amble around its lakeside.
Church Street Marketplace
Enjoy the lively ambiance as you shop and admire the elegant façades of some of the oldest buildings in the city.
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.
Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center during your trip to Burlington. Visit the churches and shops in this family-friendly area.
Burlington Boathouse
Explore the waterfront in Burlington with a trip to Burlington Boathouse. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Things to do
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Waterfront
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Everything was clean. I was surprised about the mid breakfast being priced at $19 per person. Everyone was helpful and professional. Will likely return.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Accommodating staff!! I forgot my jacket at the hotel and they were excellent at finding the item which was shipped to me (I didn’t for shipping) but I appreciated the effort to go to FedEx and send the package
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was spotless
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Anchorage Inn
clean & quiet
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
The Essex Resort & Spa
Clean room, great amenities, excellent restaurants, and cute, friendly goats.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
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, Winooski Falls Mill District and Centennial Field 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.
