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 ₹20,065 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹20,065
₹27,559 total
27 Jul - 28 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in great distance to dining and shops. Has a nice size pool and a nice outdoor court yard. My only complaint is it definitely isn’t the cleanest hotel I’ve visited. It’s very evident their custodial staff does the bare minimum."

Reviewed on 15 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 ₹37,918 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹37,918
₹44,213 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Stephanie was super pleasant & helpful @ check in. Room was well appointed & the bed & pillows were really comfortable. It’s in the perfect location to explore any part of Stowe that you would want. We had breakfast @ 18 Main & then dinner @ Whip. Both were delicious & so convenient."

Reviewed on 17 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 ₹10,425 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹10,425
₹12,946 total
21 Jul - 22 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! (719 reviews)
It was an amazing stay with my family!
"We loved staying at this property and would recommend to anyone. Me and my husband traveled with our 19 year old who truly enjoyed the lodge. It was breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful. The sauna was the highlight, along with the pool, hot tub and river. The rooms were modern and clean, with great ..."

Reviewed on 17 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! (44 reviews)
Don’t sleep on this place
"Private and great location. Communication was amazing. For the price it felt like an absolute steal. Will definitely be going back in the winter for a ski trip."

Reviewed on 1 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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