Burlington, VT

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Waterfront Park showing a marina
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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

Burlington

Downtown Burlington

While visiting Downtown Burlington, you might make a stop by sights like Church Street Marketplace and Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

Downtown Burlington
Lake Champlain Ferry showing a marina

South End

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Blanchard Beach and Lake Champlain Ferry.

South End
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Old North End

5/5(17 area reviews)

While Old North End might 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 ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center.

Old North End
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New North End

While visiting New North End, you might make a stop by sights like Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Avenue Shopping Center.

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Centennial

If you're spending some time in Centennial, Winooski Falls Mill District and Centennial Field are top sights worth seeing.

Centennial
Waterfront Park showing a bay or harbor

Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center and Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
60 Battery St, Burlington, VT
$208 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$235 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,003 reviews)
"it has a great spot! near many rest"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown

3 out of 5
101 Main Street, Burlington, VT
$190 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$214 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"I would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Hotel Vermont

Hotel Vermont

3.5 out of 5
41 Cherry St, Burlington, VT
$260 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$294 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"The only drawback was they charge for parking. When I checked out after one night they told me I had to pay for parking and they ran my card before telling me it was $16. I thought it would have been more professional if the host told me the price before running my card when I checked out at the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hotel Vermont
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.
Cozy- 2-Bedroom clean and Quiet- Maple St. Walk anywhere

Cozy- 2-Bedroom clean and Quiet- Maple St. Walk anywhere

Burlington
Stay at this apartment in Burlington. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Church Street Marketplace and Waterfront ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
Great value for money
"We considered spending more on a bigger place but were encouraged by the reviews. We were two couples and it was plenty of space for us. Beds were comfy and the AC as cold as we needed it, a must for the hot nights. Parking convenient. Apartment clean. Pretty quiet at night aside from a few cars ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Cozy- 2-Bedroom clean and Quiet- Maple St. Walk anywhere
Little downtown gem with parking

Little downtown gem with parking

2 out of 5
Burlington
Stay at this apartment in Burlington. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Church Street Marketplace and Waterfront Park are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Great location for hitting Church Street. Small but comfortable. Good value. Recommend it and would stay in this unit again."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Little downtown gem with parking
Newly Renovated! - Sunny, Plush, Comfy, w /Coffee!

Newly Renovated! - Sunny, Plush, Comfy, w /Coffee!

2 out of 5
Burlington
Stay at this apartment in Burlington. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Church Street Marketplace and Waterfront Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Just perfect!
"Great off street parking, adorable clean and super spacious unit. Would 100% stay again!"

Reviewed on May 11, 2025

Newly Renovated! - Sunny, Plush, Comfy, w /Coffee!
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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