Guidebook for Stowe

Susan
Guidebook for Stowe

Food Scene

Top of Gondola on Mansfield Mountain. Stop in for lunch when skiing/riding. Arrive by 11AM without a reservation to beat the crowds. Parties of 6 or more need a reservation.
10 locals recommend
Cliff House Restaurant
10 locals recommend
Top of Gondola on Mansfield Mountain. Stop in for lunch when skiing/riding. Arrive by 11AM without a reservation to beat the crowds. Parties of 6 or more need a reservation.
Traditional and cozy. Old school Stowe. Enchanting at Christmas. Off the lobby, have a glass of wine by the fire in the sitting room and play a game of chess under one of the many Walton Blodgett watercolors hung in the hotel. Stunning work.
42 locals recommend
Whip Bar & Grill
18 Main St
42 locals recommend
Traditional and cozy. Old school Stowe. Enchanting at Christmas. Off the lobby, have a glass of wine by the fire in the sitting room and play a game of chess under one of the many Walton Blodgett watercolors hung in the hotel. Stunning work.
Excellent food and drinks, friendly bar, reasonably priced
173 locals recommend
Doc Ponds
294 Mountain Rd
173 locals recommend
Excellent food and drinks, friendly bar, reasonably priced
Beautiful restaurant, tasty menu, pricey, need reservations.
139 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe St
139 locals recommend
Beautiful restaurant, tasty menu, pricey, need reservations.
Fresh brew and bakery. Good morning vibe.
44 locals recommend
PK Coffee, LLC
1940 Mountain Rd
44 locals recommend
Fresh brew and bakery. Good morning vibe.
Go to for pizza and take-out. Lots of families.
164 locals recommend
Piecasso
1899 Mountain Rd
164 locals recommend
Go to for pizza and take-out. Lots of families.
Very cool bar and excellent food. Modern. Located in Topnotch Hotel.
9 locals recommend
The Roost
4000 Mountain Rd
9 locals recommend
Very cool bar and excellent food. Modern. Located in Topnotch Hotel.
Good food, handsome restaurant. Modern. Located in Topnotch Hotel.
7 locals recommend
Flannel Restaurant
4001 Mountain Rd
7 locals recommend
Good food, handsome restaurant. Modern. Located in Topnotch Hotel.
Very hip hotel on beautiful rolling property, pretty candle lit restaurant with good food and cozy downstairs bar. Make reservations around holidays.
29 locals recommend
Edson Hill - Stowe, VT Inn
1500 Edson Hill Rd
29 locals recommend
Very hip hotel on beautiful rolling property, pretty candle lit restaurant with good food and cozy downstairs bar. Make reservations around holidays.
Must experience this eclectic hotel. Eat and drink at Fritz Bar and buy the cool T shirt
The Stowehof
434 Edson Hill Rd
Must experience this eclectic hotel. Eat and drink at Fritz Bar and buy the cool T shirt
Apple Cider Mill as well as great restaurant for lunch and bakery that makes cider donuts. YUM.
146 locals recommend
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe Rd
146 locals recommend
Apple Cider Mill as well as great restaurant for lunch and bakery that makes cider donuts. YUM.
Prepared food, bakery, local cheeses, wine and bread baked daily. Get there early as the fresh bread sells out quickly.
42 locals recommend
Harvest Market
1031 Mountain Rd
42 locals recommend
Prepared food, bakery, local cheeses, wine and bread baked daily. Get there early as the fresh bread sells out quickly.
Handmade chocolates. Chocolate lovers dream. Super nice young family.
34 locals recommend
Laughing Moon Chocolates
78 S Main St
34 locals recommend
Handmade chocolates. Chocolate lovers dream. Super nice young family.
Well...ice cream!
51 locals recommend
Stowe Mercantile
37 Main St
51 locals recommend
Well...ice cream!

Drinks & Nightlife

Beautiful wine store and bar
54 locals recommend
Cork Wine Bar & Market of Stowe
35 School St
54 locals recommend
Beautiful wine store and bar
Restaurant and Bar. Serious apres ski + ride destination. Cops have to direct traffic when the mountain closes. Need I say more?
94 locals recommend
Matterhorn Restaurant
4969 Mountain Rd
94 locals recommend
Restaurant and Bar. Serious apres ski + ride destination. Cops have to direct traffic when the mountain closes. Need I say more?
Must see and go for tasting.
235 locals recommend
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club Rd
235 locals recommend
Must see and go for tasting.
137 locals recommend
Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain Rd
137 locals recommend
118 locals recommend
von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill Rd
118 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Bike Trails
38 locals recommend
Cady Hill Forest
Mountain Road
38 locals recommend
Bike Trails
Super family friendly walking, running and biking path. Starts at MountainOps (rent bikes here!) and ends 5.3 miles in the town of Stowe. Restaurants, bars, bakeries and ice cream offered along the way. No hills!
19 locals recommend
Stowe Recreation Path
Stowe Recreation Path
19 locals recommend
Super family friendly walking, running and biking path. Starts at MountainOps (rent bikes here!) and ends 5.3 miles in the town of Stowe. Restaurants, bars, bakeries and ice cream offered along the way. No hills!
Hiking Trails
36 locals recommend
Stowe Pinnacle
Upper Hollow Road
36 locals recommend
Hiking Trails
Hiking Trails
21 locals recommend
Moss Glen Falls Trailhead
369-615 Moss Glen Falls Rd
21 locals recommend
Hiking Trails
Walking distance from house. Short hike to gorgeous falls. Swimming. Use extreme caution at edge of falls in winter.
53 locals recommend
Bingham Falls
53 locals recommend
Walking distance from house. Short hike to gorgeous falls. Swimming. Use extreme caution at edge of falls in winter.
Mount Mansfield. Vermont's highest peak. Elevation 4,393 vert ft. Extremely challenging route Gondola SkyRide up the Cliff Trail or moderate route, follow the Long Trail along the ridge line for 1.5 miles from the Visitor Center at the top of the Auto Toll Road.
27 locals recommend
Mount Mansfield State Forest
14 Pleasant Valley Rd
27 locals recommend
Mount Mansfield. Vermont's highest peak. Elevation 4,393 vert ft. Extremely challenging route Gondola SkyRide up the Cliff Trail or moderate route, follow the Long Trail along the ridge line for 1.5 miles from the Visitor Center at the top of the Auto Toll Road.
Cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and hiking. Access to 50 miles of bike trails out the back door. Ski-in, ski-out.
15 locals recommend
Mansfield Touring Center
5281 Mountain Rd
15 locals recommend
Cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and hiking. Access to 50 miles of bike trails out the back door. Ski-in, ski-out.
Stowe Mountain is comprised of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak Mountain. Skiing and Riding. A three minute walk from house to Toll Road Lift. Ski/ride home to your door using Derby Trail. Ski-in, ski-out.
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain Road
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain is comprised of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak Mountain. Skiing and Riding. A three minute walk from house to Toll Road Lift. Ski/ride home to your door using Derby Trail. Ski-in, ski-out.
4.5 miles built in 1850. Drive or hike up the Toll Road to the top of Mount Mansfield. Mt. Mansfield is Vermont's highest peak, elevation 4,393 vert ft. In winter, it is a paradise for beginner skiers and riders, there is no better empty trail. The Toll Road lift is a three minute walk from the house. Ski-in, ski-out.
8 locals recommend
Toll Road
Toll Road
8 locals recommend
4.5 miles built in 1850. Drive or hike up the Toll Road to the top of Mount Mansfield. Mt. Mansfield is Vermont's highest peak, elevation 4,393 vert ft. In winter, it is a paradise for beginner skiers and riders, there is no better empty trail. The Toll Road lift is a three minute walk from the house. Ski-in, ski-out.

Arts & Culture

Film, music and theatre. See events calendar
35 locals recommend
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
122 Hourglass Drive
35 locals recommend
Film, music and theatre. See events calendar

Entertainment & Activities

Yoga Studio. Classes.
The Yoga Barn Stowe
2850 Mountain Rd
Yoga Studio. Classes.
Topnotch Hotel Spa. EXCELLENT. Renew and revitalize yourself!
37 locals recommend
The Spa at Topnotch
4000 Mountain Rd
37 locals recommend
Topnotch Hotel Spa. EXCELLENT. Renew and revitalize yourself!
Stowe Mountain Lodge Spa Spruce Peak. EXCELLENT. Renew and revitalize yourself!
25 locals recommend
The Lodge at Spruce Peak
7412 Mountain Rd
25 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Lodge Spa Spruce Peak. EXCELLENT. Renew and revitalize yourself!
Kids need to know where maple syrup comes from and what real maple syrup tastes like. It comes from a tree, not a corn cob. Buy a gallon while you are there. The nicest family.
13 locals recommend
Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm
256 Falls Brook Ln
13 locals recommend
Kids need to know where maple syrup comes from and what real maple syrup tastes like. It comes from a tree, not a corn cob. Buy a gallon while you are there. The nicest family.
Fly fishing in Ranch Brook, walking distance from the house
Ranch Brook
Fly fishing in Ranch Brook, walking distance from the house
Fishing, fly fishing and kayaking.
62 locals recommend
Sterling Pond Trail
6443 Mountain Rd
62 locals recommend
Fishing, fly fishing and kayaking.
Fishing, fly fishing and kayaking
70 locals recommend
Waterbury Reservoir
70 locals recommend
Fishing, fly fishing and kayaking

Shopping

Antique furniture and interiors from Europe, table settings, paintings, pillows, wood carvings, jewelry and furs. Simply amazing stuff creatively displayed and styled by Sheryl the owner.
Chalet Life
51 S Main St
Antique furniture and interiors from Europe, table settings, paintings, pillows, wood carvings, jewelry and furs. Simply amazing stuff creatively displayed and styled by Sheryl the owner.
Home store. Kitchen and bedding.
17 locals recommend
The Country Store on Main
109 Main St
17 locals recommend
Home store. Kitchen and bedding.
Home store, toys, novelty. Take the kids to the candy bar, play a game of checkers and the piano.
51 locals recommend
Stowe Mercantile
37 Main St
51 locals recommend
Home store, toys, novelty. Take the kids to the candy bar, play a game of checkers and the piano.
A book store that seems to go on forever. Section of local books, notebooks, wrapping paper and cards.
14 locals recommend
Bear Pond Books Store
38 S Main St
14 locals recommend
A book store that seems to go on forever. Section of local books, notebooks, wrapping paper and cards.
Well stocked kids toy store
Once Upon A Time Toys
57 Mountain Road
Well stocked kids toy store
Upscale women's Apparel and Accessories. Beautifully designed store. Next to The Yoga Barn.
12 locals recommend
Well Heeled
2850 Mountain Rd
12 locals recommend
Upscale women's Apparel and Accessories. Beautifully designed store. Next to The Yoga Barn.
Well stocked pet supply store. Super pet friendly.
The Dog and Cat
1056 Mountain Rd
Well stocked pet supply store. Super pet friendly.
Well stocked fly fishing store. Guiding services.
10 locals recommend
Fly Rod Shop
2703 Waterbury Rd
10 locals recommend
Well stocked fly fishing store. Guiding services.
Well stocked and super tidy hardware store. They have everything.
Stowe Hardware & Dry Goods
430 Mountain Rd
Well stocked and super tidy hardware store. They have everything.
Retail and Rentals: Biking, hiking, skiing and camping. Demos for alpine, cross-country, telemark and AT skiing. Best selection of ski clothing from around the world, especially the men's selection.
7 locals recommend
MountainOps Outdoor Gear
4081 Mountain Rd
7 locals recommend
Retail and Rentals: Biking, hiking, skiing and camping. Demos for alpine, cross-country, telemark and AT skiing. Best selection of ski clothing from around the world, especially the men's selection.
47 locals recommend
A.J's Ski and Sports
350 Mountain Rd
47 locals recommend
Best ski boot fitters and binding adjustment. Ski Apparel and Accessories for Men, Women and Children.
24 locals recommend
Pinnacle Ski And Sports
1652 Mountain Rd
24 locals recommend
Best ski boot fitters and binding adjustment. Ski Apparel and Accessories for Men, Women and Children.
Best ski tuning
Today's Edge
4538 Mountain Rd
Best ski tuning

Essentials

Well stocked organic produce, meat and all around healthy food.
77 locals recommend
Commodities Natural Market
512 Mountain Rd
77 locals recommend
Well stocked organic produce, meat and all around healthy food.
Butcher Shop. Excellent meat, seafood and cheeses.
21 locals recommend
The Butchery
504 Mountain Rd
21 locals recommend
Butcher Shop. Excellent meat, seafood and cheeses.
Specialty craft beer, cider and wine. Must visit!
23 locals recommend
Stowe Public House & Bottle Shop
109 Main St
23 locals recommend
Specialty craft beer, cider and wine. Must visit!
Mega grocery store in Waterbury, smaller one located just outside the town of Stowe.
146 locals recommend
Shaw's
820 Waterbury-Stowe Rd
146 locals recommend
Mega grocery store in Waterbury, smaller one located just outside the town of Stowe.
Grocery store located on Main Street
45 locals recommend
Mac's Market
88 S Main St
45 locals recommend
Grocery store located on Main Street
Food staples, beer, wine, ice cream. Two minutes from the house.
7 locals recommend
Notchbrook General Store
4968 Mountain Rd
7 locals recommend
Food staples, beer, wine, ice cream. Two minutes from the house.
Deli
33 locals recommend
Edelweiss Mountain Deli
2251 Mountain Rd
33 locals recommend
Deli
Convenience store and gas station. On Main Street
Maplefields
14 S Main St
Convenience store and gas station. On Main Street