South End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
World's Tallest Filing Cabinet
You can find out about the history of Burlington with a visit to World's Tallest Filing Cabinet. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Burlington Beauty
Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals
Blind Tiger Burlington
Cozy space, very welcoming and warm atmosphere. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Luxury Carriage House Apt - Walk @ Bike To Everything
Historic South End of BTV
This apartment is our Go To place to stay when visiting Burlington. No complaints at all. The neighborhood islovely, and it's location is just a few minutes from the downtown and the lake.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
Warm and welcoming. Friendly staff, very nice breakfast and nice cocktail hour.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
I was here for three days and each day I was less impressed. I ordered a flank steak med rare from the Tavern and received the most well done steak I've ever received. On top of that, the "chef" said that the rest of the cuts left were not up to their liking and advised me to order the NY Strip instead. ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Colchester
Check in staff (Greg) was excellent with clear information about the girls and the amenities.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
The man who checked us in did not seem happy to see us. Usually, staff are welcoming and friendly. Not this guy. The bed was very comfortable, and the room had a beautiful view of the lake. For the best view, you need to be higher than the second floor. There were no creamers for the coffee at the ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Burlington Boathouse 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 Burlington Fire House Gallery.
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 Beach are top sights worth seeing.
