Waterfront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Waterfront Park featuring a bay or harbour
Waterfront
Lake Champlain Ferry showing a marina
Waterfront Park showing boating and a marina
Waterfront Park which includes rugged coastline

Popular places to visit

Waterfront Park

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.

Waterfront Park
Lake Champlain Ferry showing a lake or waterhole and a ferry

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.

Lake Champlain Ferry
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center

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.

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
Church Street Marketplace featuring outdoor eating, markets and street scenes

Church Street Marketplace

Enjoy the lively ambiance as you shop and admire the elegant façades of some of the oldest buildings in the city.

Church Street Marketplace

Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat

Explore the waterfront in Burlington with a trip to Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its lakeside.

Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat

Burlington Boathouse

Explore the waterfront in Burlington with a trip to Burlington Boathouse. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Burlington Boathouse

Activities

Stowe Brewery Tour

Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour

AU$161
per adult
Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour
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Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals

Green Mountain Suites Hotel

Green Mountain Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
401 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT
The price is AU$305 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$305
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in South Burlington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,448 reviews)
"Second time staying at this place. Staff were amazing. Matthew was courteous."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Green Mountain Suites Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont

DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont

4 out of 5
870 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT
The price is AU$277 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$277
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in South Burlington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,829 reviews)
"The view from the window was another wall. The parking lot was too dark when I came in around 10pm. The room was very clean vi love the shower and the tv channels access. I also appreciated the complimentary coffee at 6 am."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
60 Battery St, Burlington, VT
The price is AU$372 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$372
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Love the view of is Lake Champlain and easy walking to downtown Burlington"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Anchorage Inn

Anchorage Inn

3 out of 5
108 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in South Burlington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.2/10 (1,370 reviews)
"Clean, friendly and reasonable. It was a nice stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

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Anchorage Inn
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1285 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT
The price is AU$244 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$244
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Burlington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (749 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable bed. Staff was friendly and efficient and the breakfast was good. Our room fronted the main road and was noisy at night so next time we would opt for a rear facing room."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Williston/Burlington

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Williston/Burlington

3 out of 5
36 Blair Park Road Bld 2, Williston, VT
The price is AU$253 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$253
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Williston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (815 reviews)
Great stay
"We had an early check in at 11:00 which did cost us $55. More but easy to do. Room was great, staff great. Breakfast was adequate. We would stay again."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Williston/Burlington
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

Burlington

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.

Downtown Burlington
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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.

Old North End
Lake Champlain Ferry showing a marina

South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Blanchard Beach.

South End
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Centennial

While visiting Centennial, you might make a stop by sights like Winooski Falls Mill District and Centennial Field.

Centennial
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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.

New North End

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