Burlington, VT

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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 World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Lake Champlain Ferry.

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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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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 Main Street Landing Performing Arts 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
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center are top sights worth seeing.

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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 NT$5,111 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$5,111
NT$6,826 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 ...
Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Vermont

Hotel Vermont

3.5 out of 5
41 Cherry St, Burlington, VT
The price is NT$7,306 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$7,306
NT$8,343 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & 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 ...
Hotel Vermont
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown

3 out of 5
101 Main Street, Burlington, VT
The price is NT$4,547 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$4,547
NT$5,224 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & 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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
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Smugglers' Notch Resort

Smugglers' Notch Resort

3 out of 5
4323 Vermont Route 108 South, Jeffersonville, VT
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Jeffersonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Stowe Mountain Resort and Smugglers ...
Smugglers' Notch Resort
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. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Stowe Cabins in the Woods
Lakeshore Vermont

Lakeshore Vermont

4 out of 5
76 West Lakeshore Drive, Colchester, VT
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Church Street Marketplace and Sunset Drive-In ...
10/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
"Loved our stay here, close to everything and we even got a little fishing in on our trip. Only negative is that since I am allergic to dogs and with them being as pet friendly as they are (I didn't see this when booking), I had some issues with my face swelling after sleeping in the bed. Some of ..."

Reviewed on 2025/4/28

Lakeshore Vermont
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