During the winter months, most people come to Stowe to tackle skiing or snowboarding on the highest mountain in Vermont. But there is so, so much more to this little resort town, and when you realize how much there is to do off this mountain in VT we think you’ll fall in love with this magical place all over again. You won’t run out of things to do in Stowe, so let’s take a look at some other things to do that will make this trip an epic winter vacation spot.
- von Trapp Family Lodge
Facebook/Trapp Family Lodge Have you seen the movie “The Sound Of Music?” Well, when the von Trapps fled Austria they moved to… you guessed it. Stowe! Nestled among the hills that reminded them of home, this sprawling 2,500 acre place has hills that are “Alive With Music.”
Take a good old fashioned sleigh ride around the von Trapp Family Lodge and take in the sweeping views on this quintessential ride.
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Grab a beer and a schnitzel at their delicious bier hall.
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Embrace the cold air by taking a cross country ski trek on the oldest cross country ski center in America.
Facebook/Trapp Family Lodge For more information on why we think Trapps is heaven on earth, click here.
- The Stowe Mountain Resort
Facebook/Stowe Mountain Resort There is much more than just downhill skiing and riding at the resort! Why not take a gondola ride to the highest point in Vermont?
While you’re up there, grab a bite to eat at the delectable Cliff House restaurant.
Photo courtesy of Stowe Mountain Resort It takes dining to new heights! For more information on the Cliff House click here.
Take a spin on the outdoor skating rink.
Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes Whether you bring your own or rent some skates, you’ll love this experience.
- Get ready for some horizontal adventures with Umiak!
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There are all sorts of tours including dog sledding, snowshoeing, sledding, fat biking and even brewery tours.
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- Go bowling!
Facebook/Stowe Bowl Stowe bowl is the coolest boutique bowling ally you’ll ever see. The chill atmosphere, yummy food, smashing cocktails and fancy bowling shoes await!
For more information about Stowe Bowl click here.
- Enjoy a spa day!
Facebook/Topnotch Resort Topnotch resort has a fabulous spa where you can indulge in relaxing treatment or by using their amenities. They also have a wonderful tennis facility on site, too!
For more information about Topnotch click here.
If you think these off mountain VT activities sound fun, they are just the tip of the iceberg! Dining, coffee, shopping, scenery and much, much more await in the town of Stowe. There’s even a haunted covered bridge!
Facebook/Trapp Family Lodge
Have you seen the movie “The Sound Of Music?” Well, when the von Trapps fled Austria they moved to… you guessed it. Stowe! Nestled among the hills that reminded them of home, this sprawling 2,500 acre place has hills that are “Alive With Music.”
Tripadvisor/Sarah G
For more information on why we think Trapps is heaven on earth, click here.
Facebook/Stowe Mountain Resort
There is much more than just downhill skiing and riding at the resort! Why not take a gondola ride to the highest point in Vermont?
Photo courtesy of Stowe Mountain Resort
It takes dining to new heights! For more information on the Cliff House click here.
Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes
Whether you bring your own or rent some skates, you’ll love this experience.
Tripadvisor/Management
For more information on all Umiak has to offer click here.
Facebook/Stowe Bowl
Stowe bowl is the coolest boutique bowling ally you’ll ever see. The chill atmosphere, yummy food, smashing cocktails and fancy bowling shoes await!
For more information about Stowe Bowl click here.
Facebook/Topnotch Resort
Topnotch resort has a fabulous spa where you can indulge in relaxing treatment or by using their amenities. They also have a wonderful tennis facility on site, too!
For more information about Topnotch click here.
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