Everybody goes to Stowe and I'm not saying don't! It is famous for a good reason, It has that Vermont tourism feel that all the magazines showcase. Photographic views, check, Interesting places to explore, check, Dining, check and I have stayed there...
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The Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, is a charming Austrian-style resort founded by the famous von Trapp family of The Sound of Music fame. Set on a scenic hilltop with panoramic mountain views, it offers year-round activities, including cross-c...
von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
I stayed here after driving all over (here is my article about my ordeal: https://jeff-foliage.com/2015/04/11/stowe-inn-in-stowe-vermont/) The Stowe Village Inn is a family-owned boutique inn located in the heart of Stowe, Vermont. This historic property, which once served as a carriage house in the mid-1800s and later became the birthplace of Mt. Mansfield Creamery, underwent extensiv...
The Stowe Village Inn Located in Stowe Vermont
Looks like a place I really want to visit
Stowe VT - Hotel Rooms, Apartments, Townhouses | Green Mountain Inn
Places to photograph
Locations for photographs near Stowe VT
The Stowe Church is a must photograph location but to get this view you have to leave town on Route 108 towards Smuggler's Notch but as you climb the hill out of town look for Salon Salon and their large parking lot. I think they are looking for dona...
Salon Salon
Right near the downtown you will find the Pedestrian covered bridge also called the Giles Dewy Memorial Bridge. You can see depending on season the Stowe Church and fall colors in the background
Giles W. Dewey Memorial Bridge (2025) - All You Need to Know ...
A drive through Smuggler’s Notch is a thrilling and scenic journey that winds through a narrow mountain pass between Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak in northern Vermont. The road twists and turns past towering cliffs, dense forests, and dramatic rock...
Scenic VT Route 108
I had passed through Smuggler's Notch from the north and at the southern entrance you will find gondola rides in autumn to view the fall colors from above and in the winter, rides to the top to partake of the skiing
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Emily's Covered Bridge, also known as the Stowe Hollow Bridge, is a charming and historic wooden bridge located in Stowe, Vermont. Built in 1844, it crosses the Gold Brook and is well-known for its picturesque beauty, especially during the fall folia...
Gold Brook Covered Bridge
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Places I have explored and found interesting
Gentle Giants Sleigh and Carriage Rides in Stowe, Vermont, offered scenic horse-drawn sleigh and carriage experiences through picturesque landscapes, including covered bridges, forests, and meadows. These private rides, led by well-trained Belgian or...
Gentle Giants Sleigh Rides & Carriage Rides
Cold Hollow Cider Mill, located in Waterbury Center, Vermont, has been crafting fresh apple cider since 1974. Visitors can witness traditional cider-making using a vintage 1920s rack and cloth press, enjoy their renowned cider donuts—hailed by Gourme...NewEngland.com +1
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Harrison's Restaurant, located at 25 Main Street in the heart of historic Stowe village, is a family-owned establishment known for its creative American-fusion cuisine served in an upscale yet relaxing environment. The restaurant offers a diverse men...
Harrison's Restaurant
The Avocado Pit, located at 112 Main Street in Stowe, Vermont, offers a fresh take on quick-serve Mexican cuisine. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the restaurant features made-to-order burritos, tacos, salads, and bowls, all craf...manchester.avocadopit.com +4
The Avocado Pit
Located in the historic Butler House at 128 Main Street in downtown Stowe, Vermont, Butler's Pantry offers a cozy dining experience for both breakfast and dinner. Known for its made-from-scratch dishes, the restaurant serves breakfast favorites like ...
Butler's Pantry Breakfast and Dinner
I would say this is one of those unknown things about Stowe. You can park at the church in downtown Stowe and work your way north along Route 108 until it ends at the parking lot on Brook Rd for a total of 5.3 miles. I want to rent an e-bike and do t...