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.
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.
Church Street Marketplace
Enjoy the lively ambiance as you shop and admire the elegant façades of some of the oldest buildings in the city.
Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat
Explore the waterfront in Burlington with a trip to Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat. Visit the area's churches or amble around its lakeside.
Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center on your trip to Burlington. Visit the churches and shops in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Top notch hotel and service! Great amenities and excellent staff. We stayed for 6 nights and miss it already!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Rooms were in great condition. Location is good.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
We were able to check in early and it went smoothly. Front desk was sweet and knowledgeable. She gave us ideas on places to go. It was also sweet she remembered I was visiting my 49th state, as we had a charcuterie plate and a sweet "congratulations" note waiting for us in our room the next day. ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
The staff was extremely helpful and polite.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Anchorage Inn
The facility was nice for kids. Both of my kids liked the place and they felt free to move around. Place was cleanly maintained. Staff was professional and friendly. As art of the booking, the offer was continental breakfast and complement. Breakfast was grab and go, but with decent items. There ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn Colchester
A+
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
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.
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 Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center.
South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Lake Champlain Ferry.
Centennial
While visiting Centennial, you might make a stop by sights like Winooski Falls Mill District and Centennial Field.
New North End
If you're spending some time in New North End, Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Avenue Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
