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Food scene
Located at the base of the ‘town loops’ aka Cady Hill, Ranch Camp offers bike service, a great selection of apparel and accessories and boasts the best burritos in the area. A great apres destination.
41 locals recommend
Ranch Camp
311 Mountain RdLocated at the base of the ‘town loops’ aka Cady Hill, Ranch Camp offers bike service, a great selection of apparel and accessories and boasts the best burritos in the area. A great apres destination.
With the best biergarden in the area during the summer, and a fun spin on comfort food, Lost Nation is a must-stop. Great ambiance and craft brews pair well here.
20 locals recommend
Lost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery RoadWith the best biergarden in the area during the summer, and a fun spin on comfort food, Lost Nation is a must-stop. Great ambiance and craft brews pair well here.
Hands down, no contest the best casual BBQ joint around with a killer cocktail menu to boot!
51 locals recommend
Black Diamond BBQ
639 Morristown Corners RdHands down, no contest the best casual BBQ joint around with a killer cocktail menu to boot!
Fast food and friendly service. My go-to is an order of pork fried dumplings and hot and sour soup.
Green Dragon
8 Portland StFast food and friendly service. My go-to is an order of pork fried dumplings and hot and sour soup.
The pizza is great, but if you don't try the Mo'Maple you're missing out.
32 locals recommend
Pizza On Main
53 Lower Main StThe pizza is great, but if you don't try the Mo'Maple you're missing out.
My go-to cafe. With strong wifi, a quiet scene and scrumptious menu, this is a great stop to grab a bite and a coffee and finish up those emails before hitting the mountain.
29 locals recommend
Stowe Bee Bakery & Cafe
1056 Mountain RdMy go-to cafe. With strong wifi, a quiet scene and scrumptious menu, this is a great stop to grab a bite and a coffee and finish up those emails before hitting the mountain.
Comfortable and cozy, this higher end dining experience is great for a quiet dinner out. Best mussels in town!
155 locals recommend
Harrison's Restaurant
25 Main StComfortable and cozy, this higher end dining experience is great for a quiet dinner out. Best mussels in town!
Great sandwiches. Order ahead for grab and go, or relax at the restaurant located right along the rec path.
15 locals recommend
Stowe Sandwich Company
1669 Mountain RdGreat sandwiches. Order ahead for grab and go, or relax at the restaurant located right along the rec path.
Edelweiss Mountain Deli
2251 Mountain RdGrab and go breakfasts and lunches.
Day trip to the spa, or just simply apres at Roost and enjoy a quiet and reserved scene with magnificent views and a great outdoor space during the warmer season.
37 locals recommend
The Spa at Topnotch
4000 Mountain RdDay trip to the spa, or just simply apres at Roost and enjoy a quiet and reserved scene with magnificent views and a great outdoor space during the warmer season.
Certainly the best donuts in the region, perhaps New England? Order online…they sell out quickly.
20 locals recommend
North Country Cakes
73 Lower Main StCertainly the best donuts in the region, perhaps New England? Order online…they sell out quickly.
Wine tasting and cheese pairings on Thursdays! Choice place for Apres and to pickup some accoutrement.
13 locals recommend
Dedalus Wine Shop, Market, & Wine Bar
1031 Mountain RdWine tasting and cheese pairings on Thursdays! Choice place for Apres and to pickup some accoutrement.
Sightseeing
They don't call Elmore the beauty spot of Vermont for no reason. Drive up Route 12 to the state park and hoof it for about an hour to the top of the firetower where you can enjoy panoramic views along the green mountains from Belvidere to Camels Hump and along the Worcester Range. Afterwards, go for a swim in Lake Elmore. This is an easy to moderate hike depending and I consider it 'low hanging fruit' considering the payoff.
60 locals recommend
Elmore State Park
856 VT-12They don't call Elmore the beauty spot of Vermont for no reason. Drive up Route 12 to the state park and hoof it for about an hour to the top of the firetower where you can enjoy panoramic views along the green mountains from Belvidere to Camels Hump and along the Worcester Range. Afterwards, go for a swim in Lake Elmore. This is an easy to moderate hike depending and I consider it 'low hanging fruit' considering the payoff.
Clean 219 acre lake sits just below Elmore Mountain and is a great place to cool off during a hot day with a public beach and SUP rentals from Paddle North. The lake is also boat friendly with a launch on the south end, water skiers rejoice!
17 locals recommend
Lake Elmore
Clean 219 acre lake sits just below Elmore Mountain and is a great place to cool off during a hot day with a public beach and SUP rentals from Paddle North. The lake is also boat friendly with a launch on the south end, water skiers rejoice!
Just a couple minutes from the Village of Morrisville is the Green River Reservoir. No motorized traffic is allowed on this 5,000 acre reservoir, you're more likely to bump into a Loon than another person out on the water. There are campsites along the shoreline if you'd prefer an overnight experience. You can learn more on Vermont State Parks. Rent Stand Up Paddle Boards from Paddle North and explore the park!
Green River Reservoir
Just a couple minutes from the Village of Morrisville is the Green River Reservoir. No motorized traffic is allowed on this 5,000 acre reservoir, you're more likely to bump into a Loon than another person out on the water. There are campsites along the shoreline if you'd prefer an overnight experience. You can learn more on Vermont State Parks. Rent Stand Up Paddle Boards from Paddle North and explore the park!
Internationally renowned brewery features a great tasting scene with outdoor space and games for the entire family
235 locals recommend
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdInternationally renowned brewery features a great tasting scene with outdoor space and games for the entire family
Adventures
Explore the mountains.
A 4-season resort tucked beside a secluded lake. Just 20 minutes from Morrisville, the trip takes you back into rural Vermont, a slightly different scene than what you may find in Stowe. Rolling hills, barns and dirt roads add to the allure.
This place is famous for pumping out some of the most talented rowers, XC skiers and biathletes. Once you arrive it becomes apparent why.
Didn't bring your classic or skate skis? No problem, they offer rentals at the trail head. Prepare for a great day in the woods!
88 locals recommend
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation RdA 4-season resort tucked beside a secluded lake. Just 20 minutes from Morrisville, the trip takes you back into rural Vermont, a slightly different scene than what you may find in Stowe. Rolling hills, barns and dirt roads add to the allure.
This place is famous for pumping out some of the most talented rowers, XC skiers and biathletes. Once you arrive it becomes apparent why.
Didn't bring your classic or skate skis? No problem, they offer rentals at the trail head. Prepare for a great day in the woods!
Enjoy an authentic winter experience: Dogsledding! Take a trip back in time and enjoy one of the oldest modes of winter transportation. Ken is a local who cares deeply for his Siberians, these happy tails are psyched to give you a special tour of their favorite sections of local trail.
6 locals recommend
Peace Pups Dogsledding
Enjoy an authentic winter experience: Dogsledding! Take a trip back in time and enjoy one of the oldest modes of winter transportation. Ken is a local who cares deeply for his Siberians, these happy tails are psyched to give you a special tour of their favorite sections of local trail.
For those more inclined to the motorized type of winter transport, Snowmobile Vermont runs tours right out of Stowe. Enjoy a scenic ride along the VAST trail, the snowmobile specific trail that spans across the entire state. Or a quiet tour of along the State Forest.
17 locals recommend
Snowmobile Vermont - Stowe
56 S Main StFor those more inclined to the motorized type of winter transport, Snowmobile Vermont runs tours right out of Stowe. Enjoy a scenic ride along the VAST trail, the snowmobile specific trail that spans across the entire state. Or a quiet tour of along the State Forest.
Want to explore the mountains, but not sure where to go or what to bring? Umiak has got you. Ready to outfit you for any adventure, they also offer guided tours in all 4-Seasons. Go play outside!
29 locals recommend
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
849 S Main StWant to explore the mountains, but not sure where to go or what to bring? Umiak has got you. Ready to outfit you for any adventure, they also offer guided tours in all 4-Seasons. Go play outside!
Great spot to enjoy a bier and meal during/after a day out exploring the Trapp Family property. Great disc golf course or stop while enjoying the XC skiing and Mountain Bike network,
118 locals recommend
von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdGreat spot to enjoy a bier and meal during/after a day out exploring the Trapp Family property. Great disc golf course or stop while enjoying the XC skiing and Mountain Bike network,
Enjoy all Stowe Mountain Resort has to offer through the seasons. Grab a gondola ride to the Cliff House for a quick hike to the summit.
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadEnjoy all Stowe Mountain Resort has to offer through the seasons. Grab a gondola ride to the Cliff House for a quick hike to the summit.
Ryder Brook Golf Club
3266 Laporte RdSAVU Pop-Up Sauna
598 Smugglers View RdA fairly easy, family friendly hike with magnificent views along the Worcester Range towards Mount Mansfield. Because it’s so accessible, this often gets busy during peak season!
Stowe Pinnacle, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
A fairly easy, family friendly hike with magnificent views along the Worcester Range towards Mount Mansfield. Because it’s so accessible, this often gets busy during peak season!
One of Vermont’s most infamous covered bridges, Built-in 1844 to carry what came to be known as Covered Bridge Road over Gold Brook, “Emily’s Bridge” is a single-lane, 50-foot-long bridge. Its wooden frame is dark and weathered, and it was here, if the legend is to be believed, that a girl with a broken heart took her own life.
In the summer, enjoy swimming in the swimming hole beneath the bridge.
6 locals recommend
Gold Brook Covered Bridge (Emily's Covered Bridge)
Covered Bridge RoadOne of Vermont’s most infamous covered bridges, Built-in 1844 to carry what came to be known as Covered Bridge Road over Gold Brook, “Emily’s Bridge” is a single-lane, 50-foot-long bridge. Its wooden frame is dark and weathered, and it was here, if the legend is to be believed, that a girl with a broken heart took her own life.
In the summer, enjoy swimming in the swimming hole beneath the bridge.
Rent a bike and explore the Rec Path, or take out some ski touring gear to explore the mountains during the winter. All around great outfitter for technical apparel and gear.
7 locals recommend
MountainOps Outdoor Gear
4081 Mountain RdRent a bike and explore the Rec Path, or take out some ski touring gear to explore the mountains during the winter. All around great outfitter for technical apparel and gear.
City advice
What to pack
There is no bad weather, only bad clothing
Always bring a fleece, anywhere you go any time of year. Waterproof footwear is a must. Vibram soled shoes are life savers. In the winter, walk like a penguin, everything is slippery.
Customs and culture
Trail access is a privilege
The majority of lands in Vermont are privately owned, many of our trail systems rely on private land owners granting access for recreation. Please be courteous to all trail users…you never know who you’ll come across, you may be on their property. Trail access is a privilege.