Downtown Burlington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Take the family on an outing to Flynn Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to Burlington. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its lakeside.
Burlington City Arts Center
Take the family on an outing to Burlington City Arts Center during your trip to Burlington. Make time to visit the area's churches or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Burlington Hotel Deals
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
the rooms were clean, the elevator was out of order with the stairwell being the alternative. the stairwell could have used a good cleaning. the coffee and ice machines worked 1/2 the time. breakfast was pricey
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Good place
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Vermont
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
AC Hotel Burlington
View of active constructionnot even a slice of sky
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
We had a great overall stay and would rate this hotel 4 out of 5 stars. The only drawback was that renovations were underway during our visit, which caused some minor disruptions in common areas. That said, there was a definite upside—we were lucky enough to be placed in one of the newly renovated ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Downtown Designer Digs
We had a wonderful anniversary stay. It was the perfect location to walk to nearby restaurants and shops. Onsite parking was very easy and convenient. The space was very comfortable and we had everything we needed. Our host was great with communication, and access was easy and clear. We will definitely ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
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 Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Burlington Boathouse and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center 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 World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Blanchard Beach.
New North End
If you're spending some time in New North End, North Beach and North Avenue Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
