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.
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 shops or amble around its lakeside.
Burlington Memorial Auditorium
You can make plans for a show at Burlington Memorial Auditorium on your trip to Burlington. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best Downtown Burlington Hotel Deals
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Love staying here!! Great property in the heart of Burlington!! You can walk everywhere !!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
"I had a great experience staying at this hotel, it was centrally located to all the sightseeing you could do in Burlington, Vermont. The restaurant is very good! I had breakfast and dinner and it was perfect, great coffee as well! All of the staff were friendly and helpful and very quick to help ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Vermont
"New & Clean Hotel. They have discount for québécois. I loved my stay. The breakfast is à la carte and was amazing. Nice quality of food & Service."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
AC Hotel Burlington
"Nice hotel, friendly staff. Check in and out was easy. We enjoyed our stay. Loved the balcony view. Close to downtown area and plenty to see."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor
"This property is undergoing major renovations and is like a war zone. There is dust and fumes everywhere. Parking is limited for check in due to construction vehicles taking up spots and the make shift lobby is found by walking through cluttered hallways and temporary signage. None of this was conveyed ..."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
New Modern Studio- Hop Skip & Jump to Waterfront
"The studio is ideally located and larger than it appears in the photos. Very clean and reasonably struck, and it was great to have access to laundry. Fantastic location, one block off the water and the train station and all of downtown. Errin was a great communicator and helped to make our stay very ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat 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 Pine Street Art Works.
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.
