Sight Stowe Village
Stowe Community Church
A sight in Stowe Village, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.
Why go
White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Stowe, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to stay and 1 place for a drink. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Green Mountain Inn and Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Stowe Village
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Stowe. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Green Mountain Inn
Inn on Stowe's Main Street since 1833, with fireplaces in many rooms and the Whip Bar & Grill downstairs.
Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3The Alchemist Brewery
Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
Drinks · Vermont · 1.7 mi straight-line - 4Gold Brook Covered Bridge
Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.
Sight · Vermont · 1.8 mi straight-line - 5Stowe Recreation Path
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.
Activity · Vermont · 2.1 mi straight-line - 6von Trapp Brewing Bierhall
The family's Austrian-style lager brewery and beer hall below the lodge, serving schnitzel, sausages and pretzels.
Drinks · 2.5 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Stowe Community Church is a stop on our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Stowe
Stowe Community Church is our only sight pick in Stowe; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Stowe guide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cider mill on the Stowe road, known since 1974 for fresh-pressed cider and cider doughnuts.
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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.
When to go
Average daily highs in Stowe run from 24°F in January to 77°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Stowe Community Church itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Stowe from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Stowe weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 44.46567, -72.68467
- Destination
- Stowe, Vermont
Stowe Community Church: quick answers
How much time do you need at Stowe Community Church?
Plan on about 20 minutes at Stowe Community Church. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Stowe Community Church?
Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: The classic photo is from the bend on Route 108 just east of the village.
Is Stowe Community Church free?
Yes, we list Stowe Community Church as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Stowe Community Church?
Stowe Community Church appears on Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Stowe Community Church to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Stowe.
Plan Stowe
- Stowe travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Stowe weather by month
- Stowe to Woodstock 59 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Stowe
- Ben & Jerry's Factory Activity
- Stowe Recreation Path Outdoors
- Cold Hollow Cider Mill Shopping
- Trapp Family Lodge Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.