Stowe Travel Guide

Tourist 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 colours. 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

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Stowe Hollow

While Stowe Hollow isn't home to many top sights, Gold Brook Covered Bridge and Vermont Ski Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stowe Hollow
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Black Bear Run

Though Black Bear Run may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vermont Ski Museum and von Trapp Brewing.

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
The price is ₹20,133 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹20,133
₹27,653 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Stowe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"I didn't like the fact that there was a $50 resort fee and on top of that there was a $35 dollar valet parking fee per day. So $170 dollars to park your car. Parking on your own would have been even more expensive. $85 per night is ridiculous. Staff was wonderful valet parking service was good but ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 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
The price is ₹38,011 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹38,011
₹44,322 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Stowe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Cozy and Historic
"Beautiful location, nice amenities, lots of history"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 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
The price is ₹10,537 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹10,537
₹13,082 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Stowe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (725 reviews)
"Loved the place. Sits right above a meadow overlooking the river with chairs and firesides where one can just relax. jacuzzi, Sauna and pool were very nice. Rooms a bit small IMO, but overall the place is gorgeous and so relaxing."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 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.
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 Wi-Fi, 8 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Stowe Mountain Resort and Smugglers ...
8/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Smugglers' Notch Resort
Ski in & out Spruce Glen Townhomes on Great Eastern Trail

Ski in & out Spruce Glen Townhomes on Great Eastern Trail

3 out of 5
3387 East Mountain Road, Killington, VT
Stay at this 3-star ski cabin in Killington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Killington Resort and Skyeship Express Gondola Stage ...
9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
"Great spot! Close to food and entertainment. Great trails immediately outback. Had an issue with the lock and had ZeRo issues getting a hold of the management. They got a locksmith out and had it changed before we returned. Excellent response."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Ski in & out Spruce Glen Townhomes on Great Eastern Trail
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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