Food Scene
Top of Gondola on Mansfield Mountain. Stop in for lunch when skiing/riding. Arrive by 11AM without a reservation to beat the crowds. Parties of 6 or more need a reservation.
10 locals recommend
Cliff House Restaurant
Top of Gondola on Mansfield Mountain. Stop in for lunch when skiing/riding. Arrive by 11AM without a reservation to beat the crowds. Parties of 6 or more need a reservation.
Traditional and cozy. Old school Stowe. Enchanting at Christmas. Off the lobby, have a glass of wine by the fire in the sitting room and play a game of chess under one of the many Walton Blodgett watercolors hung in the hotel. Stunning work.
42 locals recommend
Whip Bar & Grill
18 Main StTraditional and cozy. Old school Stowe. Enchanting at Christmas. Off the lobby, have a glass of wine by the fire in the sitting room and play a game of chess under one of the many Walton Blodgett watercolors hung in the hotel. Stunning work.
Doc Ponds
294 Mountain RdExcellent food and drinks, friendly bar, reasonably priced
Beautiful restaurant, tasty menu, pricey, need reservations.
139 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe StBeautiful restaurant, tasty menu, pricey, need reservations.
PK Coffee, LLC
1940 Mountain RdFresh brew and bakery. Good morning vibe.
Piecasso
1899 Mountain RdGo to for pizza and take-out. Lots of families.
The Roost
4000 Mountain RdVery cool bar and excellent food. Modern. Located in Topnotch Hotel.
Good food, handsome restaurant. Modern. Located in Topnotch Hotel.
7 locals recommend
Flannel Restaurant
4001 Mountain RdGood food, handsome restaurant. Modern. Located in Topnotch Hotel.
Very hip hotel on beautiful rolling property, pretty candle lit restaurant with good food and cozy downstairs bar. Make reservations around holidays.
29 locals recommend
Edson Hill - Stowe, VT Inn
1500 Edson Hill RdVery hip hotel on beautiful rolling property, pretty candle lit restaurant with good food and cozy downstairs bar. Make reservations around holidays.
Must experience this eclectic hotel. Eat and drink at Fritz Bar and buy the cool T shirt
The Stowehof
434 Edson Hill RdMust experience this eclectic hotel. Eat and drink at Fritz Bar and buy the cool T shirt
Apple Cider Mill as well as great restaurant for lunch and bakery that makes cider donuts. YUM.
146 locals recommend
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdApple Cider Mill as well as great restaurant for lunch and bakery that makes cider donuts. YUM.
Prepared food, bakery, local cheeses, wine and bread baked daily. Get there early as the fresh bread sells out quickly.
40 locals recommend
Harvest Market
1031 Mountain RdPrepared food, bakery, local cheeses, wine and bread baked daily. Get there early as the fresh bread sells out quickly.
Handmade chocolates. Chocolate lovers dream. Super nice young family.
34 locals recommend
Laughing Moon Chocolates
78 S Main StHandmade chocolates. Chocolate lovers dream. Super nice young family.
Stowe Mercantile
37 Main StWell...ice cream!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cork Wine Bar & Market of Stowe
35 School StBeautiful wine store and bar
Restaurant and Bar. Serious apres ski + ride destination. Cops have to direct traffic when the mountain closes. Need I say more?
94 locals recommend
Matterhorn Restaurant
4969 Mountain RdRestaurant and Bar. Serious apres ski + ride destination. Cops have to direct traffic when the mountain closes. Need I say more?
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdMust see and go for tasting.
Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain Rdvon Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdParks & Nature
Cady Hill Forest
Mountain RoadBike Trails
Super family friendly walking, running and biking path. Starts at MountainOps (rent bikes here!) and ends 5.3 miles in the town of Stowe. Restaurants, bars, bakeries and ice cream offered along the way. No hills!
19 locals recommend
Stowe Recreation Path
Stowe Recreation PathSuper family friendly walking, running and biking path. Starts at MountainOps (rent bikes here!) and ends 5.3 miles in the town of Stowe. Restaurants, bars, bakeries and ice cream offered along the way. No hills!
Stowe Pinnacle
Upper Hollow Road Hiking Trails
Moss Glen Falls Trailhead
369-615 Moss Glen Falls RdHiking Trails
Walking distance from house. Short hike to gorgeous falls. Swimming. Use extreme caution at edge of falls in winter.
53 locals recommend
Bingham Falls
Walking distance from house. Short hike to gorgeous falls. Swimming. Use extreme caution at edge of falls in winter.
Mount Mansfield. Vermont's highest peak. Elevation 4,393 vert ft. Extremely challenging route Gondola SkyRide up the Cliff Trail or moderate route, follow the Long Trail along the ridge line for 1.5 miles from the Visitor Center at the top of the Auto Toll Road.
27 locals recommend
Mount Mansfield State Forest
14 Pleasant Valley RdMount Mansfield. Vermont's highest peak. Elevation 4,393 vert ft. Extremely challenging route Gondola SkyRide up the Cliff Trail or moderate route, follow the Long Trail along the ridge line for 1.5 miles from the Visitor Center at the top of the Auto Toll Road.
Cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and hiking. Access to 50 miles of bike trails out the back door. Ski-in, ski-out.
15 locals recommend
Mansfield Touring Center
5281 Mountain RdCross-country skiing, snow shoeing and hiking. Access to 50 miles of bike trails out the back door. Ski-in, ski-out.
Stowe Mountain is comprised of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak Mountain. Skiing and Riding. A three minute walk from house to Toll Road Lift. Ski/ride home to your door using Derby Trail. Ski-in, ski-out.
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadStowe Mountain is comprised of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak Mountain. Skiing and Riding. A three minute walk from house to Toll Road Lift. Ski/ride home to your door using Derby Trail. Ski-in, ski-out.
4.5 miles built in 1850. Drive or hike up the Toll Road to the top of Mount Mansfield. Mt. Mansfield is Vermont's highest peak, elevation 4,393 vert ft. In winter, it is a paradise for beginner skiers and riders, there is no better empty trail. The Toll Road lift is a three minute walk from the house. Ski-in, ski-out.
8 locals recommend
Toll Road
Toll Road4.5 miles built in 1850. Drive or hike up the Toll Road to the top of Mount Mansfield. Mt. Mansfield is Vermont's highest peak, elevation 4,393 vert ft. In winter, it is a paradise for beginner skiers and riders, there is no better empty trail. The Toll Road lift is a three minute walk from the house. Ski-in, ski-out.
Arts & Culture
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
122 Hourglass DriveFilm, music and theatre. See events calendar
Entertainment & Activities
The Yoga Barn Stowe
2850 Mountain RdYoga Studio. Classes.
The Spa at Topnotch
4000 Mountain RdTopnotch Hotel Spa. EXCELLENT. Renew and revitalize yourself!
Stowe Mountain Lodge Spa Spruce Peak. EXCELLENT. Renew and revitalize yourself!
25 locals recommend
The Lodge at Spruce Peak
7412 Mountain RdStowe Mountain Lodge Spa Spruce Peak. EXCELLENT. Renew and revitalize yourself!
Kids need to know where maple syrup comes from and what real maple syrup tastes like. It comes from a tree, not a corn cob. Buy a gallon while you are there. The nicest family.
13 locals recommend
Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm
256 Falls Brook LnKids need to know where maple syrup comes from and what real maple syrup tastes like. It comes from a tree, not a corn cob. Buy a gallon while you are there. The nicest family.
Ranch Brook
Fly fishing in Ranch Brook, walking distance from the house
Sterling Pond Trail
6443 Mountain RdFishing, fly fishing and kayaking.
Waterbury Reservoir
Fishing, fly fishing and kayaking
Shopping
Antique furniture and interiors from Europe, table settings, paintings, pillows, wood carvings, jewelry and furs. Simply amazing stuff creatively displayed and styled by Sheryl the owner.
Chalet Life
51 S Main StAntique furniture and interiors from Europe, table settings, paintings, pillows, wood carvings, jewelry and furs. Simply amazing stuff creatively displayed and styled by Sheryl the owner.
The Country Store on Main
109 Main StHome store. Kitchen and bedding.
Home store, toys, novelty. Take the kids to the candy bar, play a game of checkers and the piano.
51 locals recommend
Stowe Mercantile
37 Main StHome store, toys, novelty. Take the kids to the candy bar, play a game of checkers and the piano.
A book store that seems to go on forever. Section of local books, notebooks, wrapping paper and cards.
14 locals recommend
Bear Pond Books Store
38 S Main StA book store that seems to go on forever. Section of local books, notebooks, wrapping paper and cards.
Once Upon A Time Toys
57 Mountain RoadWell stocked kids toy store
Upscale women's Apparel and Accessories. Beautifully designed store. Next to The Yoga Barn.
12 locals recommend
Well Heeled
2850 Mountain RdUpscale women's Apparel and Accessories. Beautifully designed store. Next to The Yoga Barn.
The Dog and Cat
1056 Mountain RdWell stocked pet supply store. Super pet friendly.
Fly Rod Shop
2703 Waterbury RdWell stocked fly fishing store. Guiding services.
Stowe Hardware & Dry Goods
430 Mountain RdWell stocked and super tidy hardware store. They have everything.
Retail and Rentals: Biking, hiking, skiing and camping. Demos for alpine, cross-country, telemark and AT skiing. Best selection of ski clothing from around the world, especially the men's selection.
7 locals recommend
MountainOps Outdoor Gear
4081 Mountain RdRetail and Rentals: Biking, hiking, skiing and camping. Demos for alpine, cross-country, telemark and AT skiing. Best selection of ski clothing from around the world, especially the men's selection.
A.J's Ski and Sports
350 Mountain RdBest ski boot fitters and binding adjustment. Ski Apparel and Accessories for Men, Women and Children.
23 locals recommend
Pinnacle Ski And Sports
1652 Mountain RdBest ski boot fitters and binding adjustment. Ski Apparel and Accessories for Men, Women and Children.
Today's Edge
4538 Mountain RdBest ski tuning
Essentials
Well stocked organic produce, meat and all around healthy food.
77 locals recommend
Commodities Natural Market
512 Mountain RdWell stocked organic produce, meat and all around healthy food.
The Butchery
504 Mountain RdButcher Shop. Excellent meat, seafood and cheeses.
Specialty craft beer, cider and wine. Must visit!
23 locals recommend
Stowe Public House & Bottle Shop
109 Main StSpecialty craft beer, cider and wine. Must visit!
Mega grocery store in Waterbury, smaller one located just outside the town of Stowe.
146 locals recommend
Shaw's
820 Waterbury-Stowe RdMega grocery store in Waterbury, smaller one located just outside the town of Stowe.
Mac's Market
88 S Main StGrocery store located on Main Street
Food staples, beer, wine, ice cream. Two minutes from the house.
7 locals recommend
Notchbrook General Store
4968 Mountain RdFood staples, beer, wine, ice cream. Two minutes from the house.
Edelweiss Mountain Deli
2251 Mountain RdDeli
Maplefields
14 S Main StConvenience store and gas station. On Main Street