Things To Do in Stowe, Vermont
Stowe is a dreamy winter wonderland during the ski season, but also offers more to explore and things to do than just the mountains!
While we’ve already curated our best weekend itinerary for Stowe, Vermont, in the travel guide linked below, we thought we would also put together a list of more things to do in Stowe in case you are there for a longer stay or are just looking to switch things up!
Consider this your all-inclusive guide to your stay in Stowe 🙂
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Unique Things To Do in Stowe
If you are looking to explore a little bit more off the beaten path during your trip to Stowe, here are some recommendations of unique things to do during your visit!
- Cold Hollow Cider Mill: Enjoy Vermont Apple Cider & Donuts!
- The Calm Company: a wellness center to relax and unwind!
- Ben & Jerry’s Tour: the only site available for tours – and ice cream!
- The Current: Art Center & gallery in downtown Stowe!
- 571 Projects: Another art gallery to walk through!
- Stowe Arena: Check out a local hockey game, or skate yourself!
- Gold Brook Covered Bridge: Drive through and take photos of the covered bridge landmark!
- Lost Gold Brook Sugar Shack: Considered a historical landmark; short hike near Gold brook Falls.
- Sunset Rock: A nearby park for light hiking!
Stowe Mountain Resort
One of the most popular things to do in Stowe is to check out the mountain resort activities, which has things going on all year long – even in the summer! You can try out some of the activities below at the resort based on the time of year of your visit:
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Tubing
- Gondola SkyRide
- Mount Mansfield Drive
- Rock Climb
- Hiking
- Spruce Peak
Guided Activities in Stowe
If you are from out of town and prefer to learn about the town and local attractions with a professional, there are a few guided excursions nearby you can participate in during your visit to Stowe as well!
- Small Group Tour of Stowe Highlights
- Zipline at Smugglers Notch
- Burlington Trolley Tour
- Montpelier Guided Tour
- Weeklong Tour of Vermont (Stowe, Waterbury, Woodstock, Quechee, Plymouth, Weston, Montpelier, Mad River Valley)
Waterfalls Near Stowe
If you’re looking to get a bit of exercise in during your visit, you can check out the hikes to these waterfalls near Stowe below!
- Bingham Falls
- Moss Glen Falls
- Bolton Potholes Swimming Hole
- Honey Hollow Falls
- Hell Brook Cascades
- Terrill Gorge
- Brewster River Gorge
- Jeff Falls
- Huntington Gorge
- Sterling Falls Gorge
Shopping Near Stowe:
Regardless of the time of year you visit, it’s always nice to set some time aside to walk through local shops and pick up some souvenirs. Check out some of these local shopping boutiques & stores during your trip!
Dining in Stowe
There are a lot of quaint & local places to eat in Stowe that we highly recommend checking out! A complete list of dining options & restaurants during your stay in and around Stowe is provided below:
Breakfast & Coffee in Stowe:
- The Butler’s Pantry
- Café on Main
- 18 Main
- Black Cap Coffee & Bakery
- Green Goddess Café
- Woodland Baking & Coffee
- The Bagel
- The Barbarian
- G Willikers Brunch and Catering
- Stowe Bee Bakery & Cafe
- The Round Hearth Café
- Von Trapp Kaffeehaus
- The Roastery
- GiraKofi
- Cafe on Moscow
Restaurants in Stowe:
- The Cork
- Whip Bar & Grill
- Doc Ponds
- The Bench
- The Matterhorn
- The Butler’s Pantry
- The Backyard
- Harrison’s Restaurant
- Grant’s Restaruant
- Cliff House
- Trattoria La Festa
- Plate
- Aladdin
- Piecasso
- The Avocado Pit
- Miso toh Kome
- Shakedown Street BBQ & Grill
- The Ranch Camp
- The Tipsy Trout
Drinks in Stowe:
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