Burlington, VT

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Burlington which includes a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Vermont’s largest city offers beautiful lakeside views, a thriving cultural scene, wineries, craft breweries and delicious dining experiences in which local produce shines.

Visit the New England city of Burlington to enjoy a lively college town with beautiful bike paths, redbrick buildings and views of the Adirondack Mountains.

As Vermont’s largest town, Burlington features a busy city center. With over 100 shops and restaurants, this is a great place to get a feel for the area. Walk along the redbrick Church Street Marketplace and sample some Burlington specialties. Try craft beer from local microbreweries, which are very common throughout the city. Taste a scoop of locally founded Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream at the Church Street store. Drink a cup of gourmet coffee from one of the many cafés.

Rent a bike from one of the local businesses to take a ride on the 7.5-mile (12-kilometer) Burlington Bike Path. The path follows Lake Champlain for several miles, passing through six of Burlington’s waterfront parks. Head out to Colchester Point for one of the best views of the lake and the Adirondack Mountains behind it. Stop at Oakledge Park to see the lakeside earth clock, which is a circle of 14 stones arranged around a sundial.

Visit the University of Vermont to the east of town. Featuring open greens with crisscrossing pathways, mammoth brick buildings and a bright,white church steeple, the campus is one of New England’s finest.

Make sure to catch a sunset over Lake Champlain. The sight of the sun going down behind the Adirondack Mountains attracts people to the shoreline each evening.

The best way to arrive in town is by bus or car, which takes about 3.5 hours from Boston and under 2 hours from Montreal. You can also fly into the Burlington International Airport. Although beautiful year-round, a popular time to visit Burlington is during the fall, when the local trees have turned vibrantly colorful.

Where to stay in Burlington

Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
3.5 out of 5
60 Battery St, Burlington, VT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $185 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$185
per night
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,331 reviews)
"Great hotel! Excited to see the renovation completed."

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2023

Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
Hotel Vermont
Hotel Vermont
3.5 out of 5
41 Cherry St, Burlington, VT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $269 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$269
per night
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Popular attractions Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely"

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2023

Hotel Vermont
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
3 out of 5
101 Main Street, Burlington, VT
The price is $201 per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$201
per night
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Burlington. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Flynn Center for the Performing ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2023

Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Smugglers' Notch Resort Private Suites
Smugglers' Notch Resort Private Suites
3.5 out of 5
4323 Vermont Rte 108, Jeffersonville, VT
Stay at this 3.5-star ski condo in Jeffersonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 8 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Visions of Vermont Fine Art Galleries ...
6.6/10 (6 reviews)
"Easy access and well kept"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2023

Smugglers' Notch Resort Private Suites
11 Lafountain · 2BR in the ♥ of Burlington with Off Street Parking
11 Lafountain · 2BR in the ♥ of Burlington with Off Street Parking
Burlington
Stay at this apartment in Burlington. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Battery Park and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Great location!
"We had a wonderful stay at 11 LaFountain! The location is excellent. You can walk to the lake, Church Street, etc. The house was very clean and it was nice to have a parking spot. The bathroom (as advertised) is tight but managable. We found the house quaint and comfortable."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2023

11 Lafountain · 2BR in the ♥ of Burlington with Off Street Parking
Stowe Cabins in the Woods
Stowe Cabins in the Woods
2.5 out of 5
513 Cabin Lane, Waterbury Center, VT
Stay at this cabin in Waterbury Center. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Green Mountain Club Visitor Center and Cold Hollow ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
"After traveling in New England and staying in hotels in the city it was a very nice break to stay literally in the woods in a cabin. I would recommend it and stay there again."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2023

Stowe Cabins in the Woods
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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