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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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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Destinations
8 of the Best Walkable Towns to Visit in Vermont
From Bristol’s compact Main Street to Burlington’s Lake Champlain waterfront, these eight Vermont downtowns are worth parking the car and exploring on foot.
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Drinks
Where to Find the Best Cocktails & Mocktails in Vermont
Vermont's cocktail scene is mixing local spirits, maple, honey, herbs and seasonal ingredients into seriously creative drinks, while mocktails are finally getting the same attention. These are some of my favorite places around the state for cocktails and zero-proof drinks worth seeking out.
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Wellness
Where to Sauna and Cold Plunge in Vermont: 5 Wellness Experiences to Try
Vermont's sauna and cold-plunge scene is growing, with experiences ranging from a private pond-side sauna in Huntington to guided plunges in Waitsfield and outdoor contrast therapy in Stowe. Here are five places to heat up, cool down and slow down around Vermont.
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