Stowe, VT

Travel Guide

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Skiing, maple sugaring, hiking and shopping are some of the favorite activities in this Vermont village known as the Maple Syrup Capital of the World.

Stowe balances laid-back New England charm with bountiful outdoor opportunities, making it one of Vermont’s most visited villages. Bordered between the Green Mountains and Worcester Range, the area is renowned as an outdoor enthusiast’s playground.

Main Street exudes small-town charm, featuring antique stores, art galleries, historic inns and centuries-old general stores. The shopping district is bordered by Gold Brook Covered Bridge, a 19th-century registered landmark. Whether you believe reports that the bridge is haunted or not, it provides an ideal photo opportunity, night or day.

Stowe has many small restaurants and pubs. Microbreweries are cropping up throughout the town and are perfect spots to enjoy a local brew after a day of skiing.

Stowe Mountain Resort features two popular mountains for skiing and snowboarding. Spruce Peak offers broad beginner slopes and miles of intermediate trails. Visit Mount Mansfield, the highest point in Vermont, to enjoy its extensive alpine ski slopes and famous backcountry snowshoe and cross-country skiing trails. Top off the day at Cliff House, a ski-in, ski-out historic getaway located atop the mountain.

Explore Stowe’s terrain by dogsled, enjoy a leisurely excursion on snowshoes, ice skate, sled or snowmobile. Rent gear from facilities located throughout the town.

Afterward, unwind at a spa. Trapp Family Lodge is a popular resort founded by the family that inspired “The Sound of Music.” Explore true events behind the film at a von Trapp History Tour.

Visit the area in autumn to experience fall foliage which transforms the landscape into a spectrum of colors. Explore the changing leaves from the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage or meander down country roads by bike or car.

If you have a sweet tooth, participate in the spring sugaring season. Stowe is filled with farms offering tours, festivals and other maple-themed events.

Burlington International Airport is a one-hour drive west of Stowe. The town is located just off Vermont Route 100, a popular scenic byway that snakes through the state.

Where to stay in Stowe

Straight out of Sleepy Hollow! Gold Brook Covered bridge. The best angle is from the other side of the river bank from where you park. You can get all the river in the image.

Stowe Hollow

When in Stowe Hollow, you can plan a visit to Gold Brook Covered Bridge and Vermont Ski Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Black Bear Run

Black Bear Run might not have many top sights, but Vermont Ski Museum and von Trapp Brewing are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Black Bear Run
The Lodge at Spruce Peak, a Destination by Hyatt Residence
The Lodge at Spruce Peak, a Destination by Hyatt Residence
4.5 out of 5
7412 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT
$292 nightly
The price is $320 total per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
$320 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Stowe. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The grounds and accomodations are very nice. The complain has to do with the two main restaurants. One can expect based on the beautiful and elegant settings a much better meal experience even more considering the prices. We had dinner at Alpine Hall and room service from Tipsy Trout and we just ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

The Lodge at Spruce Peak, a Destination by Hyatt Residence
Green Mountain Inn
Green Mountain Inn
3.5 out of 5
18 Main St, Stowe, VT
$184 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$202 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Stowe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful and very helpful. The pool area and the rest of the inn were well maintained and we enjoyed the restaurant."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Green Mountain Inn
Tälta Lodge, A Bluebird by Lark
Tälta Lodge, A Bluebird by Lark
3 out of 5
3343 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT
$138 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$151 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Stowe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (698 reviews)
"Nice hotel, staff very friendly and welcoming. They do their best to satisfy every need you might have. Lovely backyard, perfect for a relaxing vacation"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Tälta Lodge, A Bluebird by Lark
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.
Modern Condo Surrounded by Nature I Heart of Stowe
Modern Condo Surrounded by Nature I Heart of Stowe
Stowe
Stay at this condo in Stowe. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Helen Day Art Center and Stowe Free Library are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Great!!!
"This was the perfect home base to ski Stowe, Smugglers Notch, Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. Close to downtown Stowe and tons of restaurants and shopping. Great place, and great value. Very nice! We will stay again."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

Modern Condo Surrounded by Nature I Heart of Stowe
Clean & Bright Condo near Slopes & Lakes with Amazing Walkable Locale
Clean & Bright Condo near Slopes & Lakes with Amazing Walkable Locale
Stowe
Stay at this condo in Stowe. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Stowe Historical Society Museum and Vermont ...
8/10 Very Good! (41 reviews)
Clean, convenient location
"Centrally located in Stowe - easy to walk to places, and the grocery store next to this unit was a big plus. The unit was clean and self-contained. It had everything needed (although I don’t think there was an ironing board, but there was an iron)The unit has some things that could use improving ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

Clean & Bright Condo near Slopes & Lakes with Amazing Walkable Locale
The Annex
The Annex
Stowe
Stay at this apartment in Stowe. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Stowe Historical Society Museum and Vermont ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Centrally located and nice space
"Aaron was responsive and this was a great property to stay at - centrally located and very clean! Would recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

The Annex
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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