Stowe, Vermont · all seasons
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All-seasons recommendations
Things to know
Stowe is a great all-seasons resort. You really can't go wrong with the time of year, with the exception of November (Stick Season!) and April/ May (mud season).
Stowe has a great restaurant scene. There are lots of great farm-to-table restaurants with Vermont microbrews.
Uber works now, with 10 to 15 minute waits. Blazer Taxi is the backup: (802) 253-0013.
Musts
Piecasso. Favorite restaurant in town, organic local pizza. The Pollo Verde (pesto, broccoli, chicken) outranks every pie in New York.
The Alchemist. Heady Topper and Focal Banger at the source.
The Matterhorn. The après-ski bar, riverside, near the slopes.
Sunset Rock. A ten-minute walk with a full view of the village and the mountain.
Stay
Airbnb / VRBO. A strong scene in Stowe.
Topnotch Resort. Upscale, good spa and pool, restaurants on site.
Stowe Mountain Resort. The nicest and priciest, right at the base. Five stars, a bit far from town.
The Green Mountain Inn. In the village, makes exploring easy.
Coffee
Bars
The Matterhorn. The consummate après-ski bar.
Lower Bar. Small spot in town, walkable to the lower village.
Beer Hall at Trapp’s. Where the Sound of Music family settled.
Alfie’s. Huge, with darts, cornhole, shuffleboard, ping pong.
Rimrock’s. Sports bar with pool tables and TVs.
Eat, upscale
Eat, casual
The Trapp Family Lodge. German-style beer hall.
Butler’s Pantry. Really good breakfast and brunch.
The Bagel. To-go bagels.
The Green Goddess. Solid sandwich spot in the village.
Cliffhouse. Upscale local food at the top of the gondola. Great for lunch.
The Bench. Solid pizza and local beers.
Cafe on Main. Easy spot on main street for sandwiches and coffee.
If it doesn’t snow
Walk the village. Start at the church on Main Street, wander the shops, then up the Mountain Road to the overlook.
The Rec Path. Five paved miles along the Little River, bike and stroller friendly.
Swim. Bingham Falls, and river spots all over TripAdvisor.
Burlington. 45 minutes away, very walkable.
Ben & Jerry’s factory. Tour, tasting, an hour well spent.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill. A tourist trap, but very autumnal. Cider donuts.
Hike the Pinnacle. The best view-per-effort hike in town, about 90 minutes up. Worth it in snow.
If it snows
Snowshoe or cross-country ski. Trapp’s outfits you and guides you on their trails.
Horse-drawn sleigh. From the barn across from Topnotch on the Mountain Road.
Ski. Two mountains; Mount Mansfield is the bigger one, and the Quad takes you to the Front Four.
Recover
Spa at the mountain resort or Topnotch.
Stowe Yoga, Hot Yoga Stowe, RIDE for spin, the Swimming Hole for a pool and gym.