Title: Visit Waterfront: 2026 Waterfront, Burlington Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Waterfront](https://expedia.com/Waterfront-Burlington-Hotels.0-n896703731727544320-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Burlington](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Burlington.d601763.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Burlington](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Burlington.d601763.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Waterfront](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waterfront.d896703731727544320.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waterfront Vacations](https://expedia.com/Waterfront.d896703731727544320.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waterfront, VT ## Burlington ![Burlington Vermont and Mount. Mansfield in the background. Taken from the bay aboard the "Spirit of Ethan Allen" ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601763/ed6c3a8d-26a6-44af-be48-54e95083200c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Burlington Vermont and Mount. Mansfield in the background. Taken from the bay aboard the "Spirit of Ethan Allen" ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601763/ed6c3a8d-26a6-44af-be48-54e95083200c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Champlain sunset from the Burlington waterfront ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601763/264b4f40-8806-4054-a909-3e4036a86d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The best fireworks display I've ever seen!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601763/5e0c7a83-23df-4a36-af4c-a947e34376b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset at the marina. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601763/99d6af37-54e5-4014-a1df-26a84cce72e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waterfront Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Burlington Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Burlington.dx601763) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Waterfront Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082871/8db85fa4-10a8-4abc-be97-53509022d6c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Waterfront-Park-Waterfront.d6082871.Vacation-Attraction) ![UVM](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601763/696a6872-d7bc-4984-98d5-45dddc1cacdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 churches in the area. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Vermont-Burlington.d6082859.Vacation-Attraction) ![Church Street Marketplace featuring street scenes, markets and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173771/6e1b8883-a481-4dd5-b360-37ded432fe5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church Street Marketplace Enjoy the lively ambiance as you shop and admire the elegant façades of some of the oldest buildings in the city. [](https://expedia.com/Church-Street-Marketplace-Downtown-Burlington.d6173771.Vacation-Attraction) ![The landscape of New York State University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082861/c18a114d-a315-4578-ad16-ae66448831d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Champlain College Explore the campus of Champlain College, during your travels in Burlington. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.com/Champlain-College-Burlington.d6082861.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Champlain Ferry featuring a ferry and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173767/4f28fe51-5635-43f7-830d-17bd9f523b06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Champlain-Ferry-Burlington.d6173767.Vacation-Attraction) #### ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center during your visit to Burlington. Visit the area's churches or amble around its lakeside. [](https://expedia.com/ECHO-Lake-Aquarium-And-Science-Center-Waterfront.d6082877.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Waterfront Hotel Deals ![Green Mountain Suites Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/117300/117235/0fdc7fc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Green Mountain Suites Hotel 401 Dorset St South Burlington VT $127 nightly $140 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this 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! (1,820 reviews) Room was extremely clean and the staff was very courteous! 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(2,007 reviews) I Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=2687&PinnedHotelID=2687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896703731727544320) ![Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24600/24600/2378a3d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG 1285 Williston Rd South Burlington VT $104 nightly $115 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews) The bed was so comfortable and room very clean. However, the remote and TV were not working together and we didn’t have hot water for a shower. Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=24600&PinnedHotelID=24600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896703731727544320) ![Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19800/19785/6a9cf4b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton 60 Battery St Burlington VT $149 nightly $168 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,473 reviews) Great Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=19785&PinnedHotelID=19785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896703731727544320) ![Hampton Inn Colchester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24897/ce68c2b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn Colchester 42 Lower Mountain View Dr Colchester VT $96 nightly $106 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,317 reviews) Customer service specially housekeeping and night time front desk. Room was clean.and the breakfast Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=24897&PinnedHotelID=24897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896703731727544320) ![The Essex Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18500/18494/8db12f08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Essex Resort & Spa 70 Essex Way Essex Junction VT $166 nightly $181 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Essex Junction. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Great place for family vacation. 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