Stowe Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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  A charming New England village. A great family ski resort 


Con

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  Very Expensive 


In a nutshell

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  A string of pearls along the way to the Mountain 

 

Explore Stowe

Things to Do  

Take a guided fishing trip

Take a guided fishing trip, Stowe

 green-river Says:  Fishing is a great way to get out and enjoy the scenery in Vermont. Willy is the most patient guide you'll find anywhere. Here's what his web site says he offers: "fishing guide with 15 years of experience. Year around guided trips for trout, smallmouth bass, northern pike,... 

Hike the Long Trail

Hike the Long Trail, Stowe

 xdescendx Says:  The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States. The Long Trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont line to the Canadian border as it crosses Vermont's highest peaks. 

Hike to Sterling Pond

Hike to Sterling Pond, Stowe

 xdescendx Says:  Take a day or two and hike the long trail. Hike Spruce tril to see Sterling Pond at the peak 

Wonderful Winery

Wonderful Winery, Stowe

 cherylrf Says:  The Boyden Valley Winery was a real treat to visit. For a small fee we tasted about 8 wines. The winery is actually located in the small town of Cambridge. VERY TASTY! 

Visit Smuggler's Notch

Visit Smuggler's Notch, Stowe

 zepdude Says:  Take a ride up Route 108 from the town of Stowe toward Mt. Mansfield (summer, Fall, or spring, of course). Pass the ski resort and you will start climbing and it will look as though the mountain is going to swallow you. The weather may start to change; where it was nice in... 

Hike Mount Mansfield

Hike Mount Mansfield, Stowe

 johncudw Says:  The tramway can be used to make the hike shorterOne can hike up and take the tramway down orvice versa. 

Go Skiing at Stowe

Go Skiing at Stowe, Stowe

 johncudw Says:  Mount Mansfield or Spruce PeakThis is one of the smaller mountainssouth of Mount Mansfieldwith frosted trees on top 

Drive through Smuggler's Notch, Route 108

Drive through Smuggler's Notch, Route 108, Stowe

 johncudw Says:  Drove through here many times,once on a bicycle.This photo is taken near the entrance to the ski area.Further along is a steep winding road through a mountain passwith big rock outcrops.Good place to go in the fall.Closed in the winter when ice often gets on the road in the... 

Hotels  

Trapp Family Lodge

 5 Reviews and 281 Opinions  The Trapp Family Lodge is a beautiful hotel set atop a peak in Vermont's Green Mountains. The views... 

Green Mountain Inn

 1 Review and 571 Opinions  This Inn is located right in the heart of Stowe Village, it's perfect location. Ski slopes are just... 

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Restaurants  

The Whip Bar & Grill at the Green Mountain Inn: Great Beer and Wine List

The Whip Bar & Grill at the Green Mountain Inn: Great Beer and Wine List, Stowe

 dramaced Says:  Classic tavern ambience with upscale menu and first-class service. Our meal was perfectly timed and just interesting enough. Very accomodating to my 12-year-old. Portions were suprisingly generous; we both took 1/3 of our entree back to our hotel for lunch the next day.... 

The Shed Restaurant & Brewery

The Shed Restaurant & Brewery, Stowe

 travelplans777 Says:  If you are in Stowe you can not leave with out buying a couple gallons of The Shed's Beer. The beer 

The Shed Restaurant and Brewery: Want a good burger and onion soup?

The Shed Restaurant and Brewery: Want a good burger and onion soup?, Stowe

 zepdude Says:  The Shed has been an institution in Stowe since way back before I attended college nearby, and that was in the late 1970's. I am a new member of VT and when I visited the Stowe site, I couldn't believe that no one has mentioned this place. My friends and I would drive an... 

Von Trapp Lodge: Wonderful atmosphere and food!

Von Trapp Lodge: Wonderful atmosphere and food!, Stowe

 shotmama Says:  The restaurant at the Von Trapp Lodge sets atop a mountain that affords its visitors a breath taking view. The food was delicious, the service was top-notch and the view was just the icing on the cake. It was one of the most romantic dinners I have ever had. Hope your... 

Nightlife  

Town Hall Theatre: A Night of Theatre

Town Hall Theatre: A Night of Theatre, Stowe

 Tryla Says:  We had the great pleasure of seeing a wonderful play while we were staying in Stowe. We saw "My Fair Lady" at the Town Hall Theatre. It was a very professional performance for a very reasonable price - I believe it was $15.00 per person for an evening of wonderful... 

Transportation  

Car is the best way, bus also...

Car is the best way, bus also..., Stowe

 Scottyj36 Says:  Car is the best way, bus also goes there. 

Shopping  

In Company: Designer Labels & Designer Prices

In Company: Designer Labels & Designer Prices, Stowe

 AliasGirl Says:  Okay, I'll admit it, I forgot to pack fancy evening clothes! I never bring any really fancy clothes for ski trips but, this time I needed it. We wanted to go to the Trapp Family Lodge for dinner which required anything other than jeans, so two out of six of us had to make a... 

Too Many to Name but I liked The Christmas Loft: A Whole Street of Shopping

Too Many to Name but I liked The Christmas Loft: A Whole Street of Shopping, Stowe

 Tryla Says:  Stowe shopping is 100 owner operated stores in an historical & charming New England village setting. Whether it's for yourself, your home, your business or a most special occassion, you'll enjoy finding it in Stowe. They have traditional shops, galleries, online stores,... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Be very careful when using...

Be very careful when using..., Stowe

 CoolQ Says:  Be very careful when using some of the back roads. A lot of them are very steep (30 degrees or more!) and there are sharp corners. Local drivers tend to go very fast, so watch out. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Best Winter Activity!

Best Winter Activity!, Stowe

 AliasGirl Says:  Three coupes were in Vermont enjoying a few days of fun in the snow. Not everyone skied, so we had to come up with a way to get everyone out and enjoying the snow without breaking a leg, so we came up with renting snowmobiles.We contacted Stowe Snowmobile Tours, reserved our... 

Favorites  

Stowe - A Four Season Destination

Stowe - A Four Season Destination, Stowe

 Tryla Says:  Only a handful of mountain resorts can truly claim world-class status, and in New England only Stowe, Vermont joins that elite company as a four season destination. And what a town Stowe is. The first hotel opened in 1848, and today Stowe lodging includes more than 50 luxury... 

You must absolutely rent a...

You must absolutely rent a..., Stowe

 Venturingnow Says:  You must absolutely rent a bike for a day and take advantage of Stowe's wonderful layout of bike and walking trails. They traverse all over the area, going over rivers, through covered bridges, and across open plains. Rollerblading is also a great activity.  There are a... 

The Place

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The People

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 This family-run cider mill offers a great tour. See how cider is made the old-fashioned way - with a cider press. Try a sample, or purchase a gallon. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi Visiting Stowe in May & have never been to VT before. We are from UK and have only been to Florida in the states previously.... 

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A: I would recommend taking some, but not all of your travel money in the form of travelers cheques for a Vermont trip. Many of the larger places will take travelers cheques... 

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Stowe, Home of the Trapp Family Lodge

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 The Trapp family first started welcoming guests to their 27-room lodge in the summer of 1950. Thirty-three years later the family opened its doors to a new 93-room resort with the same country charm... 

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Skiing, sure.....but there's more to Stowe

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 Sure, when most people think of Stowe, they think skiing. Stowe is home to the challenging "front four", some of the toughest ski terrain in the United States. Most of the tougher skiing in the Stowe... 

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An August Wedding in Stowe

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 We're not much into skiing, but I was intrigued when my husband's cousin's wedding invite came. What's there to do in Stowe in the summer? Well, we stayed at a lovely inn, danced under the stars at...... 

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jtb2inky's Stowe Page

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 This is simply one of the best little Vermont towns there are - and that is saying quite a lot. It has great food, unbelievable scenery, awesome skiing, and a plethora of shopping opportunities to... 

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Stowe Area - VT Route 100/108

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 Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in Vermont It is a rather long mountain with many peaks. This is the view to the south. Down the spine of the Green Mountains The Long Trail follows the ridge... 

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