Cate's Guidebook: Best of Waterbury & Stowe
Food Markets & Tasting Stops
You can't miss the large Shaw's on Rt. 100 but here are some more unique options ...
Close option for organic fare and ready to eat food.
14 locals recommend
Woodstock Farmers Market, Waterbury
2802 Waterbury-Stowe RdClose option for organic fare and ready to eat food.
Village Market of Waterbury
80 S Main StGood local beer selection and some unique food items.
Stowe Farmers' Market
2043 Mountain RoadMid-May to Mid-October, Sunday 10-3:30
Ben & Jerry’s
1281 Vermont Rte 100Tours and scoop shop plus flavor graveyard and playground.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdDon't miss the fresh made cider donuts.
Complex also has Lake Champlain Chocolates, Danforth Pewter, and more.
53 locals recommend
Cabot Farmers' Store
2657 Waterbury-Stowe RdComplex also has Lake Champlain Chocolates, Danforth Pewter, and more.
Beer, Wine & Cider
Most grocery stores have a decent general selection.
Craft Beer Cellar
3 Elm StBest local selection.
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdHome of the famed Heady Topper.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
155 Carroll RdLost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery RdBeer & great dining on Rail Trail for post-biking reward.
The Wine Vault
1 Elm StreetNext door to Craft Beer Cellar.
Curated selection of bottles, wines on tap, and well-paired food.
54 locals recommend
Cork Wine Bar & Market of Stowe
35 School StCurated selection of bottles, wines on tap, and well-paired food.
Stowe Cider
17 Town Farm LnEclectic (not sweet) hard ciders & a booming event scene.
von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdAlso excellent food.
Restaurants Requiring Reservations
Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe StA Vermont classic - worth planning in advance for.
Harrison's Restaurant
25 Main StCozy dining in downtown Stowe.
Michael's on the Hill
4182 Waterbury-Stowe RoadChef-owned dining nearby.
Local Restaurants
ZenBarn
179 Guptil RdPractically on our street & also proprieters of ZenFarms
Always busy for BBQ and beer; also consider their brewery out back.
150 locals recommend
Prohibition Pig
23 S Main StAlways busy for BBQ and beer; also consider their brewery out back.
The Blue Stone
13 Stowe StBest Waterbury pizza.
Jimmz Pizza
70 McNeil RdDelivery or take-out, nyc style.
Piecasso
1899 Mountain RdStowe best pizza, with large bar and game room
Sushi Yoshi
1128 Mountain RdSushi and pan-asian cuisine.
Mountain Resorts
20 min drive: take the Moscow Road Shortcut to get to Mountain Road. Epic pass resort with Toll Road, Gondola rides, and ZipTour in summer.
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain Road20 min drive: take the Moscow Road Shortcut to get to Mountain Road. Epic pass resort with Toll Road, Gondola rides, and ZipTour in summer.
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest Dr40 minute drive, ikon resort.
Mad River Glen Cooperative
57 Schuss Pass40 minute drive. Ski it if you can.
30-45 minute drive, family friendly resort with summer waterslides
145 locals recommend
Smugglers' Notch Resort
4323 VT-10830-45 minute drive, family friendly resort with summer waterslides
Outdoor Experiences
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
849 S Main StLocal place to rent gear for winter and summer.
Stowe Recreation Path
Stowe Recreation Path5 mile paved trail - also consider the nearby Quiet Path
Less-crowded alternative to Stowe rec path in Morrisville.
20 locals recommend
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Less-crowded alternative to Stowe rec path in Morrisville.
Camels Hump
Iconic mountain can be viewed from edge of backyard to SW
Waterbury Reservoir
Swimming & boat rental less than 1 mile away.
Mount Hunger
Hike with scrambling to the tallest peak just East of the house.
Popular family hike that you can see to the North - drive through the beautiful Stowe hollow to reach two trailhead options.
44 locals recommend
Stowe Pinnacle Overlook
Popular family hike that you can see to the North - drive through the beautiful Stowe hollow to reach two trailhead options.
Mount Mansfield
Vermont's tallest peak. Ski it in winter; hike it in summer.
Bingham Falls
Popular short trail to waterfall.