With a peaceful atmosphere on the shores of Lake Champlain and a large and active student population, Burlington offers vacation experiences combining the best of natural and man-made delights. Deciding where to stay depends on the type of vacation you want. The mostly low-rise skyline makes the city feel like a small town, with cozy hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and inns adding to the atmosphere. In this spot estled between the lake and a series of state parks, it is totally possible to spend a day deep in the backwoods and a night dining along the waterfront. Many of the city's accommodations are connected via the local bus system so visiting here without a car is easy to do.
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Where to Stay for Hiking
Vermont is known for its mountainous landscapes, whose beauty shocked the region's first explorers. Book a room in Colchester, a town close to Burlington, for lake views and easy access to the winding trails of Niquette Bay State Park. Located near the airport and its hotels, Williston is full of parks and green spaces perfect for walking. Book budget-friendly accommodations in nearby South Burlington to go on a series of family-friendly adventures. For urban exercise, stay in Old North End, within walking distance of downtown. In this Burlington neighborhood the streets are lined with interesting 19th-century houses.
Colchester
Colchester is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sunset Drive-In Theater and Niquette Bay State Park.
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Williston
Williston is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Catamount Outdoor Family Center and Lake Iroquois while in the area.
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South Burlington
South Burlington is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by University Mall and Grand Isle Lake House while in the area.
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Best Areas on the Lake
Lake Champlain, one of New England's most iconic natural spaces, is a playground for all water-based activities. Stay in the Hill Section, a neighborhood of Burlington close to the University of Vermont. Wake up here each morning to the sight of the rising sun glinting on the water. Book a hotel in Essex Junction, a small, charming village right on the lake that also has easy access to the Green Mountains. Get right down to the water with accommodations in South Hero, located in Grand Isle County and home to a thriving artistic community. For a mix of outdoor activities, stay in Vergennes, which has the attractions of Otter Creek as well as the larger lake.
Essex Junction
Essex Junction is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Champlain Valley Exposition and Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center while you're in town.
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South Hero
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in South Hero. You might want to make time for a stop at Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery or Lake Champlain Islands.
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Vergennes
You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Vergennes. You might want to make time for a stop at Vergennes Falls Park or Button Bay State Park.
Recommended hotels in Vergennes
Best Neighborhoods for Food and Drink
Vermont's long agricultural heritage and tradition of offering retreats from the big city mean that the area has become a bit of a culinary hotspot. For easiest access to tasty dishes from many of Burlington's best chefs, stay in the lakeside hotels of Downtown. The Church Street Marketplace is also walking distance away. Book accommodations in hip South End, which has a collection of tasting rooms and artisanal food shops alongside a thriving arts district. Go outside the city to stay in pastoral Shelburne, known for its farms and orchards that become popular tourist destinations in the autumn months.
Shelburne
Unique features of Shelburne include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Shelburne Museum or Shelburne Vineyard while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Shelburne
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