Downtown Burlington Travel Guide
Burlington
Visit Downtown Burlington
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.
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.
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.
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
You can get tickets for a performance at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Burlington. Visit the churches and shops in this family-friendly area.
Burlington Memorial Auditorium
You can make plans for a show at Burlington Memorial Auditorium on your trip to Burlington. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Burlington
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Front desk person was very helpful and friendly. Only problem was I couldn't get the room to warm up
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Vermont
It was all good. I'll be back.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
The room was beautiful! The view was gorgeous and the bed faced it so we got to wake up to the beautiful mountains and lake. The staff was so kind and amazing they went above and beyond! If you're thinking about staying here definitely do! It is well worth it!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
AC Hotel Burlington
The hotel was brand new so it was spotless. Still smelled like construction VOCs and it was great.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Great spot.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great hotel, nice and clean facilities. Very closed to the city centre. Easy to park and the personnel was very friendly
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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 ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center and Burlington Boathouse 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 Gutterson Fieldhouse and Lake Champlain Ferry.
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.
