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.

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 Main Street Landing Performing Arts 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 Burlington Boathouse 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$4,920 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$4,920
NT$6,586 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,044 reviews)
"Bed, food, cleanliness of hotel and staff were excellent"

Reviewed on 2025/7/30

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
The price is NT$5,714 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$5,714
NT$6,540 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
Very nice stay, avoid paying for a “lake view” .
"Facilities were clean and nearby street parking available while being close to city night life. One word of caution though, when booking a room that is listed as “facing the lake”, ask if you can’t actually *see* the lake. That was my one mistake. Although the room did indeed face “the direction” ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/27

Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Hotel Vermont

Hotel Vermont

3.5 out of 5
41 Cherry St, Burlington, VT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$7,696 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
NT$7,696
NT$8,781 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Burlington, Vermont
"So much to do in Burlington…absolutely loved it! Hotel Vermont was amazing and had bike storage available for our bikes, coffee and water on every floor and a great restaurant. Its location was perfect for walkable activities!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/28

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.
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2025/7/12

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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (290 reviews)
"We stay here sometimes a couple times a year always reliable, always a great place to stay. The cabins are a little dated. But you are staying in a cabin in the woods. Definitely stay here again which I plan on doing in the future. So many things to do in Waterberry and in Stowe. This place a must ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/28

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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