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Vermont, United States

Stowe

Vermont's classic ski town; 2 nights for Mount Mansfield, the village and the Trapp Family Lodge. Below: 2 sights, 2 activities and 1 outdoor spot, plus how Stowe fits into a longer trip.

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Stowe, Vermont, United States
Places
9

2 See · 2 Do · 1 Outdoors · 1 Drink · 1 Shop · 2 Stay

Curated routes
1

Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains

Best season
Dec – Mar

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

25°C / 77°F avg high

Coolest month
January

-4°C / 24°F avg high

Wettest month
June

about 131 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Stowe

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Stowe in Stowe Village.

  • Stowe Community Church in StowePhoto: Shiva Shenoy · CC BY 2.0
    See

    Stowe Community Church

    White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village.

    Tip The classic photo is from the bend on Route 108 just east of the village.

    • Stowe Village
    • Free
    • 20 min
    • Late afternoon
  • See

    Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum

    Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians.

    • Stowe Village
    • $
    • 60 min

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Stowe across Mountain Road and Waterbury.

  • Stowe Mountain Resort in StowePhoto: Vermont · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Do

    Stowe Mountain Resort

    Ski resort on Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, and Spruce Peak, with a gondola and a skating rink at the Spruce Peak village.

    Tip Stowe is on the Epic Pass; lift tickets are sold online only and cost less bought ahead.

    • Mountain Road
    • $$$$
    • 6 hr
    • Weekday mornings
  • Do

    Ben & Jerry's Factory

    The ice cream maker's original factory, with short tours, a tasting at the end and the 'Flavor Graveyard' on the hill.

    • Waterbury
    • $
    • 60 min

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Stowe.

  • Outdoors

    Stowe Recreation Path

    Paved 5.3-mile path along the West Branch river from the village toward the mountain, used for walking and snowshoeing in winter.

    Tip Start behind the Community Church and walk as far as you like; it's flat the whole way.

    • Mountain Road
    • Free
    • 1.5 hr
    • Morning

Drink

1 bar or café in Trapp Hill for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Drink

    von Trapp Brewing Bierhall

    The family's Austrian-style lager brewery and beer hall below the lodge, serving schnitzel, sausages and pretzels.

    • Trapp Hill
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Après-ski

Shop

1 shop in Waterbury Center for browsing and souvenirs.

  • Shop

    Cold Hollow Cider Mill

    Cider mill on the Stowe road, known since 1974 for fresh-pressed cider and cider doughnuts.

    Tip Doughnuts are made all day; go early on weekends before the lines.

    • Waterbury Center
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Morning

Stay

Places to stay in Stowe across Trapp Hill and Stowe Village.

  • Trapp Family Lodge in StowePhoto: Dicklyon · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Stay

    Trapp Family Lodge

    Austrian-style lodge built by the von Trapp family of The Sound of Music, with a large cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network.

    Tip Non-guests can buy a Nordic trail pass and rent skis at the Outdoor Center.

    • Trapp Hill
    • $$$$
    • 3 hr
    • Late afternoon
  • Stay

    Green Mountain Inn

    Inn on Stowe's Main Street since 1833, with fireplaces in many rooms and the Whip Bar & Grill downstairs.

    • Stowe Village
    • $$$
    • 60 min

How to fit Stowe into a trip

Stowe is stop 1 of 3 on our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route. Follow it as-is or lift Stowe into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Stowe month by month

Average daily highs run from -4°C / 24°F in January to 25°C / 77°F in July. June is the wettest month, with about 131 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Stowe weather and the best time to visit →

Near Stowe

8 other destinations from our guides within about 250 km (155 mi), measured in a straight line.

Stowe questions, answered

How many days do you need in Stowe?

Our route notes suggest 2 nights in Stowe. On our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route it is stop 1 of 3 in a 6-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 12 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Stowe best known for?

Vermont's classic ski town; 2 nights for Mount Mansfield, the village and the Trapp Family Lodge. Standouts on our list: Stowe Community Church (White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village); Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum (Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians); Stowe Recreation Path (Paved 5.3-mile path along the West Branch river from the village toward the mountain, used for walking and snowshoeing in winter).

When is the best time to visit Stowe?

Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route is best Dec – Mar. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (25°C / 77°F), the coolest in January (-4°C / 24°F) and the most rain in June (about 131 mm).

What are the best things to do in Stowe?

Start with Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe Community Church, Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe Recreation Path and Ben & Jerry's Factory. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 2 sights, 2 activities, 1 outdoor spot, 1 bar or café, 1 shop and 2 places to stay.

What is near Stowe?

The closest destinations in our guides are Vermont (about 14 km / 8 mi), Woodstock (about 94 km / 59 mi) and White Mountains (about 112 km / 70 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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