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.
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.
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 churches or amble around its lakeside.
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 churches and shops in this family-friendly area.
Burlington City Arts Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Burlington City Arts Center during your travels in Burlington. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best Downtown Burlington Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Great downtown location close to Church Street Marketplace and the waterfront
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel Vermont
Nice hotel albeit not inexpensive. But well thought out room and conveniences
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
The Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor was exceptionally nice. It has a great location - right in front of the lake and just a few minutes' walk to the Church Street Marketplace. The property itself was very beautiful and well-kept. The room was spacious and clean. And the front desk staff was ...
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
AC Hotel Burlington
In an area that sseemed safe enough to walk around
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Break
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Did not get a chance to enjoy the first floor restaurant and bar. It looked like it would have been great!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Burlington
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center 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.
South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Lake Champlain Ferry.
Centennial
While visiting Centennial, you might make a stop by sights like Winooski Falls Mill District and Centennial Field.
New North End
If you're spending some time in New North End, Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Avenue Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
