Mountain resort
Destination
Stowe
Experience Stowe, Vermont, from Its Iconic Mountain Scenery and Historic Village to Outdoor Adventures, Local Dining and Year-Round Getaways.
Explore Stowe, Vermont, from Mount Mansfield and scenic mountain trails to charming shops, local restaurants, cozy stays and year-round adventures.
Local favorites in Stowe
Balloon festival
Stowe Balloon Festival website
Favorite market
Cork Market & The Candy Castle
Hotel restaurant
Eastside Bar + Bites
Winery, cidery or distillery
Stowe Cider
Color analysis
House of Colour
Easy waterfall hike
Moss Glen Falls
Favorite brewery
von Trapp Brewing
Restaurant
The Bench
Resort
Spruce Peak
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Guides to Stowe
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Vermont Winter
Ice Skate Slopeside at This Outdoor Rink in Stowe
Skate beneath the slopes at Spruce Peak, where a free outdoor rink, mountain views and an easy après-skate make a perfect Stowe winter outing.
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Hotels
Swim Outside in the Snow at This Heated Pool in Stowe
Swim from indoors into a heated outdoor pool surrounded by snow and mountain views at Spruce Peak, one of my favorite Stowe winter experiences.
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Hikes
Vermont’s Tallest Waterfall Is a Stowe Must-See
See Vermont's tallest waterfall on a short, family-friendly hike to Moss Glen Falls, just minutes from Stowe Village.
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Airbnbs
Cady’s Falls Cabin: An Off-Grid Tiny Cabin Getaway Near Stowe, Vermont
Sleep surrounded by snowy woods at Cady's Falls Cabin near Stowe, a private tiny cabin with modern amenities and access to a beautiful brook.
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Activities
The Stowe Balloon Festival: Hot Air Balloons Over Vermont’s Green Mountains
The Stowe Balloon Festival returned for its second year as a community event in 2026, bringing hot air balloon flights, tethered rides and family entertainment to Mayo Field. Here's what to know about the festival, including ticket prices, activities and why a hot air balloon ride remains one of my most memorable Father's Day gifts.
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Road Trips
Is Smugglers’ Notch Road Worth the Drive? What to Know About Vermont’s Route 108
Smugglers' Notch Road is one of Vermont's most famous drives, but is it worth the hype? Here's what I'd know before navigating Route 108 between Jeffersonville and Stowe.
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Breweries
Vermont Cheddar Fritters at Idletyme: A Must-Try Stowe Bite
Crispy outside, gooey inside and packed with Cabot cheddar. Here's why Idletyme's Vermont cheddar fritters are a must-try in Stowe.
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Hikes
A Short Hike in Stowe Leads to a Chapel With a Remarkable History
A short hike through the woods at von Trapp Resort leads to a hand-built stone chapel with a remarkable World War II story.
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Stowe
The Best Breweries in Stowe, Vermont: A Beer and Cider Guide
Plan a Stowe beer and cider day with four stops for Heady Topper, creative cider, brewery food, tasting flights and Austrian-style lagers.
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Casual Eats
My Pick for the Best Fried Pickles in Vermont
Idletyme Brewing in Stowe serves my favorite fried pickle spears in Vermont, best paired with a local beer and a seat outside.
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