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 stunning cathedral 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.
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.
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
You can get tickets for a performance at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Burlington. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best Downtown Burlington Hotel Deals
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great staff, clean
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hotel Vermont
The restaurant is fantastic and a lot of great amenities.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Room was clean and spacious. Booked on a dime and had no issues.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
Staff were great. Unfortunately there was a large yellow stain on the wall next to the toilet which detracted from our stay.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
AC Hotel Burlington
The room was clean. Staff was nice. A little upset that we paid extra for a lake view to have big buildings in the way of the lake view... Close by things downtown/ within walking distance.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Burlington Walkabout Peaceful City Retreat-Walk to EVERYTHING downtown.
Great communication great location and super cute apartment, we will go back!!!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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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, Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Beach are top sights worth seeing.
