Guidebook for Stowe
Food Scene
Wonderful brewery with fantastic food and a beer garden in the spring, summer and fall. A must visit if you are into Beer and good food.
126 locals recommend
Lost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery RdWonderful brewery with fantastic food and a beer garden in the spring, summer and fall. A must visit if you are into Beer and good food.
The Inn was purchased by new owners several years ago and they completely renovated the rooms, restaurant, and tavern. Just a short walk up the hill from my home and please check out the tavern. The restaurant and tavern are closed on Sunday and Monday. Open to the public.
29 locals recommend
Edson Hill - Stowe, VT Inn
1500 Edson Hill RdThe Inn was purchased by new owners several years ago and they completely renovated the rooms, restaurant, and tavern. Just a short walk up the hill from my home and please check out the tavern. The restaurant and tavern are closed on Sunday and Monday. Open to the public.
Best all around restuarant in town. Great pizzas, bar and other main courses. Enjoy
164 locals recommend
Piecasso
1899 Mountain RdBest all around restuarant in town. Great pizzas, bar and other main courses. Enjoy
Located at the Baggie Knees shopping areal, Stowe Seafood (owned by Eddie) provides the freshest fish and meats in town. When planning a meal this is a must-stop!
13 locals recommend
Stowe Seafood
394 Mountain RdLocated at the Baggie Knees shopping areal, Stowe Seafood (owned by Eddie) provides the freshest fish and meats in town. When planning a meal this is a must-stop!
Nice and cozy for a rainy day or just a quick pick me up. Selection of drinks and lite snacks.
64 locals recommend
Black Cap Coffee & Beer - Espresso - Sandwiches - Craft Beer Store - Wine shop - Gift shop
144 Main StNice and cozy for a rainy day or just a quick pick me up. Selection of drinks and lite snacks.
Over 70 beers on tap. You can sample all the great local beers brewed in this wonderful state. The menu is complete for lunch and dinner.
108 locals recommend
The Bench
492 Mountain RdOver 70 beers on tap. You can sample all the great local beers brewed in this wonderful state. The menu is complete for lunch and dinner.
Wonderful food, ambiance, and only a short 10-minute walk from my home. The dining room is white tablecloths and is beautiful. Downstairs is a cozy Tavern and both places servers the same menu. Both are closed on Sunday and Monday. Open to the public.
14 locals recommend
The Dining Room at Edson Hill
1500 Edson Hill RdWonderful food, ambiance, and only a short 10-minute walk from my home. The dining room is white tablecloths and is beautiful. Downstairs is a cozy Tavern and both places servers the same menu. Both are closed on Sunday and Monday. Open to the public.
Plate Restaurant
91 S Main Stdring with the locals. Janet the Columbian owner serves up an excellent meal and the Sunday brunch is the best in the state.
7 locals recommend
Burt's Irish Pub
135 Luce Hill Rddring with the locals. Janet the Columbian owner serves up an excellent meal and the Sunday brunch is the best in the state.
Dedalus Wine Shop, Market, & Wine Bar
1031 Mountain Rd
Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe StAlfies is owned by my friends Chris and Beth. This is the place for games, music, and fun. Wonderful in the summertime as the garage doors are open and the fresh mountain air comes in.
10 locals recommend
Alfie's Wild Ride
942 Mountain RoadAlfies is owned by my friends Chris and Beth. This is the place for games, music, and fun. Wonderful in the summertime as the garage doors are open and the fresh mountain air comes in.
Burger Barn
4968 VT-15Best burgers in the state and outdoor seating on picnic tables. YUM
Sightseeing
This is the location of the trail head for a great 1 to 2 hour hike up to Pinnacle's top. Wonderful view and busy on the weekend. Bring a lite lunch, water and good for young fit dogs. Enjoy
27 locals recommend
Pinnacle Meadows, Stowe Land Trust
Pinnacle Heights RoadThis is the location of the trail head for a great 1 to 2 hour hike up to Pinnacle's top. Wonderful view and busy on the weekend. Bring a lite lunch, water and good for young fit dogs. Enjoy
A quiet path through the fields and along the Little River. Wear sandals and walk in the river on warm summer days. Love this place
Quiet Path Trail & Loop
Quiet Path Trail & LoopA quiet path through the fields and along the Little River. Wear sandals and walk in the river on warm summer days. Love this place
Bring you bicycles and cruise this winding path along the mountain road. Great for the entire family.
19 locals recommend
Stowe Recreation Path
Stowe Recreation PathBring you bicycles and cruise this winding path along the mountain road. Great for the entire family.
A 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk to a private hiking spot. Trail maps at the parking lot/trail head. Great for walking the dogs off leash.
39 locals recommend
Wiessner Woods
A 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk to a private hiking spot. Trail maps at the parking lot/trail head. Great for walking the dogs off leash.
This road is closed during the winter months. A nice ride over the notch into Cambridge. See the foliage or stop at Main Street restaurant in Cambridge for breakfast. Follow Route 15 back to Stowe.
10 locals recommend
Smugglers Notch
This road is closed during the winter months. A nice ride over the notch into Cambridge. See the foliage or stop at Main Street restaurant in Cambridge for breakfast. Follow Route 15 back to Stowe.
This is difficult hike up to the top of Mount Mansfield, to the chin and then the nose. Bring water and supplies and expect a full days hike. Not for amateurs.
35 locals recommend
Mount Mansfield
This is difficult hike up to the top of Mount Mansfield, to the chin and then the nose. Bring water and supplies and expect a full days hike. Not for amateurs.
Wonderful family that operates the Sugar house. The sap is running in early spring ( late March to late April). A great educational visit for kids and adults. Maple syrup to purchase.
13 locals recommend
Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm
256 Falls Brook LnWonderful family that operates the Sugar house. The sap is running in early spring ( late March to late April). A great educational visit for kids and adults. Maple syrup to purchase.
Worth a visit! University of Vermont, Lake Champlain waterfront, Church Street Market, City Market, The Flynn, Farmers Market, Hen of Wood Restaurant. A wonderful village.
139 locals recommend
Burlington
Worth a visit! University of Vermont, Lake Champlain waterfront, Church Street Market, City Market, The Flynn, Farmers Market, Hen of Wood Restaurant. A wonderful village.
World Class Skiing. They say the best in the East. FYI, for cars with less than 4 occupancies they charge for parking.
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadWorld Class Skiing. They say the best in the East. FYI, for cars with less than 4 occupancies they charge for parking.
This place has a wonderful spa and massage treatment facility.
28 locals recommend
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
1746 Mountain RdThis place has a wonderful spa and massage treatment facility.
This is an inexpensive golfing alternative to the ones in town.
12 locals recommend
Ryder Brook Golf Club
3266 Laporte RdThis is an inexpensive golfing alternative to the ones in town.
This is a more expensive golf course in town. The course is kept in tip top shape and they have a beverage cart on the course.
Stowe Golf Course
This is a more expensive golf course in town. The course is kept in tip top shape and they have a beverage cart on the course.
Vermont's state capital. The State House tours, restaurants, coffee and village shops. About 45 minute drive south on interstate 89.
87 locals recommend
Montpelier
Vermont's state capital. The State House tours, restaurants, coffee and village shops. About 45 minute drive south on interstate 89.
Stowe Farmers' Market
2043 Mountain RoadSundays 10:30 to 3 pm
Sterling Falls Gorge
Sterling Gorge Roadmagical
Entertainment & Activities
Olympic swimming pool with a side kid's pool. Nice to visit on a rainy day.
27 locals recommend
The Swimming Hole
75 Weeks Hill RdOlympic swimming pool with a side kid's pool. Nice to visit on a rainy day.
Wonderful Library with a nice kids sections. Great activity for a rainy day. My mom loved this library and so do I.
12 locals recommend
Stowe Free Library
90 Pond StWonderful Library with a nice kids sections. Great activity for a rainy day. My mom loved this library and so do I.
Great new arena in the village. Skate rentals and good for the whole family if tired of the slopes.
21 locals recommend
Stowe Arena
350 Park StGreat new arena in the village. Skate rentals and good for the whole family if tired of the slopes.
Stowe Cinema 3 Plex
454 Mountain RdStowe Bowl
1613 Mountain RdEverything Else
Blessed Sacrament Church
728 Mountain RdCatholic Church
Brewery with a fine collection of brews. Depending on time of year and on weekends, very long line to purchase and taste. But worth the visit.
189 locals recommend
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill RdBrewery with a fine collection of brews. Depending on time of year and on weekends, very long line to purchase and taste. But worth the visit.
Hot Yoga Stowe
618 Mountain RdArts & Culture
Part of the new facilities up on the mountain. Check out their calender on line for the latest performances.
35 locals recommend
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
122 Hourglass DrivePart of the new facilities up on the mountain. Check out their calender on line for the latest performances.
Shopping
Stop on your way to my home or when leaving. The best ice cream on the planet
254 locals recommend
Ben & Jerry’s
1281 Vermont Rte 100Stop on your way to my home or when leaving. The best ice cream on the planet
Cork Wine Bar & Market of Stowe
35 School StEssentials
Organic, bulk and fresh selection of fruits and vegetables. One of the better grocery shops in town
77 locals recommend
Commodities Natural Market
512 Mountain RdOrganic, bulk and fresh selection of fruits and vegetables. One of the better grocery shops in town