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 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.
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.
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.
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
Clean spacious rooms, awesome staff all around great stay!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great local getaway!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Very nice property clean comfy friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Anchorage Inn
Average but super affordable and spacious room, which is perfectly fine for a 3 star hotel and only a few minutes from the main Burlington area. Free on-site parking. Sodas and ice cream available to purchase. Nice heated pool and hot tub. Hot Coffee available 24 hrs. The guest service person Ryan ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Colchester
Room spotless! And staff very pleasant!!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
Check-in went smooth, room clean. Front desk clerk very helpful and friendly - we asked for additional towels and linen for the couch. She quickly accommodated our request while continuing to be extremely friendly. Later that evening, she was outside shoveling the snow to keep the walkways safe. ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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.
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 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.
