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 stunning cathedral or amble around its lakeside.
Top hotels in Waterfront
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, it was spacious and well appointed… And it was really nice to have the buffet breakfast each morning and have the pool and hot tub to use as well as a gym. Though it wasn’t in a busy area with everything nearby. It was very convenient and close to driving ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
It was great !
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Colchester
Breakfast was really delicious! Especially the waffles! Wow, nice clean rooms, beautiful bathroom, very friendly staff! Thanks for a really nice time!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Spotlessly clean room. Great location.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was helpful, hotel was super clean, and our room was lovely.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Anchorage Inn
Very coveniently located
Reviewed on 10 Mar 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 Centennial Field and Winooski Falls Mill District.
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.