Burlington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Burlington which includes a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Vermont’s largest city offers beautiful lakeside views, a thriving cultural scene, wineries, craft breweries and delicious dining experiences in which local produce shines.

Visit the New England city of Burlington to enjoy a lively college town with beautiful bike paths, redbrick buildings and views of the Adirondack Mountains.

As Vermont’s largest town, Burlington features a busy city centre. With over 100 shops and restaurants, this is a great place to get a feel for the area. Walk along the redbrick Church Street Marketplace and sample some Burlington specialties. Try craft beer from local microbreweries, which are very common throughout the city. Taste a scoop of locally founded Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream at the Church Street store. Drink a cup of gourmet coffee from one of the many cafés.

Rent a bike from one of the local businesses to take a ride on the 7.5-mile (12-kilometre) Burlington Bike Path. The path follows Lake Champlain for several miles, passing through six of Burlington’s waterfront parks. Head out to Colchester Point for one of the best views of the lake and the Adirondack Mountains behind it. Stop at Oakledge Park to see the lakeside earth clock, which is a circle of 14 stones arranged around a sundial. 

Visit the University of Vermont to the east of town. Featuring open greens with crisscrossing pathways, mammoth brick buildings and a bright,white church steeple, the campus is one of New England’s finest.

Make sure to catch a sunset over Lake Champlain. The sight of the sun going down behind the Adirondack Mountains attracts people to the shoreline each evening.

The best way to arrive in town is by bus or car, which takes about 3.5 hours from Boston and under 2 hours from Montreal. You can also fly into the Burlington International Airport. Although beautiful year-round, a popular time to visit Burlington is during the fall, when the local trees have turned vibrantly colourful.

Where to stay in Burlington

Lake Champlain Ferry showing a marina

South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Champlain Ferry and Lake Champlain.

South End
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Old North End

If you're spending some time in Old North End, Battery Park and Waterfront Park are top sights worth seeing.

Old North End
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Centennial

While visiting Centennial, you might make a stop by sights like Winooski Falls Mill District and Centennial Field.

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New North End

If you're spending some time in New North End, Lake Champlain and North Avenue Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

New North End
Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
3.5 out of 5
60 Battery St, Burlington, VT
The price is ₹11,940 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹11,940
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,450 reviews)
"Inside is great. Outside and in entrance area: a lot of construction and improvements being made. Not insurmountable but made for difficult entry to premises. Front doors not working yet. Entry was a bit tricky. Elevators also not all working yet. Finding this Hilton property at night was ridiculous. ..."

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Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
3 out of 5
101 Main Street, Burlington, VT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,997 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹12,997
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel and in a perfect area!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Hotel Vermont
Hotel Vermont
3.5 out of 5
41 Cherry St, Burlington, VT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹18,260 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹18,260
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Hotel Vermont
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Smugglers' Notch Resort
Smugglers' Notch Resort
3 out of 5
4323 Vermont Route 108 South, Jeffersonville, VT
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Jeffersonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Stowe Mountain Resort and Smugglers ...
7.8/10 Good! (95 reviews)
"i suppose since end of summer the near by pool was closed , we were unaware. Not much going on the days we were there."

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2023

Smugglers' Notch Resort
Stowe Cabins in the Woods
Stowe Cabins in the Woods
2.5 out of 5
513 Cabin Lane, Waterbury Center, VT
Stay at this cabin in Waterbury Center. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Green Mountain Club Visitor Center and Cold Hollow ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (240 reviews)
Excellent stay at Stowe Cabins in the Woods
"the cabin was neat and clean and in a beautiful location. My family and I really enjoyed our stay there and plan to vacation there again soon. Thanks to Ed and Steve property management Staff"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024

Stowe Cabins in the Woods
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