Rebecca & Alexander
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Stowe Vermont - INFO
A world-class mountain resort town nestled beside Vermont’s highest peak, Stowe is a destination for year-round outdoor recreation, art, culture, and history. Search for a variety of activities and attractions by clicking on the "View" link.
Seasonal Activities at Spruce Peak
Please check out the "View" link for on-site activities at Spruce Peak, such as Golf, Pool, Hiking, The Village Green, Mountian Biking, Road Cycling, Water Activities, Climbing and Bouldering, Gondola rides to the top of Mount Mansfield, Rock Climbing, and many other activities.
The Spa at Spruce Peak
Located in THE LODGE at Spruce Peak; Retreat from your retreat with a well-deserved visit to our expansive Spa and Wellness Center, complete with rustic, Vermont-style accents and views of Mount Mansfield. Experience serious relaxation with our signature treatments, harnessing the goodness of nature in our Healing Lodge or 18 private treatment rooms. A complete wellness journey is included with every treatment. Join us for self-care in our full-service fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, Healing Lodge and soothing spa sanctuary lounge - access to which is included for the day of your treatment.
The Mountain Course at Spruce Peak
MOUNTAIN GOLF Short walk from THE LODGE; The acclaimed Mountain Course at Spruce Peak reaches an elevation of more than 1,800 feet and features rock outcroppings, wildlife at every glance, and sweeping views of both Spruce Peak and Mt. Mansfield. Enjoy world-class hospitality as you play up, over, and around the Green Mountains. Course designer Bob Cupp noted that: “Once every few decades, a spectacular sight for golf appears. Such is the case at the foot of Mount Mansfield in Vermont. There may be no finer collection of short par fours anywhere in America.” The Mountain Course is reserved exclusively for Club members and guests of The Club at Spruce Peak with a qualifying stay at The Lodge at Spruce Peak. Do not let the 6,411-yard length give your false-hope, the Mountain Course can be tough on a good day and a beast if windy. Slope Rating is the USGA method for measuring the difficulty of a course and the Mountain Course at Spruce peak is one of the highest in New England at 151.
Stowe Rocks Climbing Center at Spruce Peak Village
Introducing the all-new Stowe Rocks Climbing Center, a state-of-the-art facility located in the Adventure Center at Stowe Mountain Resort's Spruce Peak Village; featuring climbing challenges for adventure seekers young and old! Stowe Rocks is a proud member of the Climbing Wall Association and actively participates in the ClimbSmart!® Program: a national public awareness movement addressing the components of risk in climbing sports, climbers’ safety, and personal responsibility.
Gondola Skyride at Stowe Mountain Resort
Take the easy way up in the famous Stowe Mountain Resort gondola. Spectacular views await you near the peak of Vermont’s highest mountain. From the gondola, access hiking trails in summer or stop for a bite at the Cliff House Restaurant. Enjoy some sweet treats, drinks, or grab-and-go snacks from The Waffle to eat outside with your mountain views. Dates & Hours of Operation (weather permitting) Saturday, June 17, 2023 until Sunday, October 15, 2023 Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last ticket sold at 4:15 p.m.
Smugglers' Notch Visitor Center
The famous Smugglers’ Notch is a narrow pass through the Green Mountains. Lined with 1,000-foot cliffs, the winding road is closed in winter. In the earlier days, only a footpath and trail for horses existed here. In 1807, President Thomas Jefferson passed an embargo act forbidding American trade with Great Britain and Canada. This was a severe hardship for northern Vermonters, since Montreal was closer than other markets in the US. Many local people continued illegal trade with Canada, herding cattle and carrying other goods through the Notch. Later, fugitive slaves used the Notch as an escape route to Canada. During the Prohibition years, liquor was smuggled from Canada over the improved road built in 1922.
Stowe Auto Toll Road
Dates & Hours of Operation (weather permitting) Saturday, May 27, 2023 until Sunday, October 15, 2023. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Zig and zag your way to the summit ridge of Mt. Mansfield along the historic Toll Road, where stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains await you as they have visitors since the first automobile ascended Vermont’s highest peak in 1923. The road up Mount Mansfield is 4.5 miles of awe-inspiring natural beauty. You can park at 3,850 feet, relax and take it all in. Why not bring along a picnic or do some hiking while you’re up there?
The Matterhorn
Only 5 minutes from THE LODGE, Stowe’s world-famous party spot (voted #1 apres ski bar in North America by the readers of USA Today Newspaper) is owner-managed and has seen significant upgrades in all aspects of entertainment in the past few years.
Stowe Recreation Path
It is an internationally recognized greenway stretching from Stowe Village to Topnotch Resort on Mountain Road. Residents and guests enjoy the 5.3-mile paved trail as it crisscrosses the West Branch of Little River. Breath-taking mountain views and access to restaurants, lodges, and local businesses make the rec path one of the most popular recreation assets in Stowe.
The Blue Donkey Bar
The Blue Donkey is an American bar slinging booze, brews, and kick ass food. The Blue Donkey first opened in 2010 at 1669 Mountain Rd. Since then it has grown into a local standby with multiple locations. The flagship is conveniently located on route 108 on the way to the mountain right next to Neon wave. There you can find a wrap around bar as well as indoor and outdoor seating. The Blue Donkey’s interior, constructed from an old barn in Worcester VT, reflects the sensibilities of the surrounding area while also paying tribute to Stowe's storied past. In the summer guests can sip cocktails outside and watch the sunset, while in the winter exhausted skiers and snowboarders destroy Burgers and chicken wings with local beers.
The Alchemist Brewery Tours
The Alchemist is a family-run brewery that's a hip, contemporary brewing facility with a taproom, a seasonal beer garden & guided tours. Features the highly acclaimed and world-renowned Heady Topper and Focal Banger beers.
Trapp Family Lodge
For The Sound of Music fans; The Trapp Family Lodge is open for tours. The History of the von Trapp Family THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY In the early 1940s, the von Trapp family toured the United States as the Trapp Family Singers before eventually settling in Stowe, Vermont, on an enchanted farm with sweeping mountain vistas reminiscent of their beloved Austria. In the summer of 1950, they began welcoming guests to a rustic, 27-room family home/lodge. After a devastating fire in 1980, the original structure was replaced by the new Trapp Family Lodge, a striking, 96-room alpine lodge situated on 2,600 acres offering magnificent indoor and outdoor resort amenities. The entire property is owned and operated by the von Trapp family. You can learn all about the von Trapp family history by taking a tour.
von Trapp Brewery & Bierhall
The Trapp family history coupled with Johannes von Trapp’s genuine appreciation for Austrian style-beer inspired the mission of von Trapp Brewing: to create a traditional European lager – clean, light, crisp beer that boasts a robust flavor. The von Trapp Brewery currently produces several lagers brewed from the finest authentic Austrian ingredients and their own pure Vermont spring water. The Bierhall is conveniently attached to the von Trapp Brewery, situated on the cross-country ski and mountain bike trails of the Trapp Family Lodge’s 60km of private trails. The Bierhall is a gathering place serving fresh lager beers and a selection of freshly prepared Austrian lunch and dinner selections. Many of the menu items are prepared on the wood-fired Parrilla grill that is the showcase feature of the Bierhall.
Piecasso
Piecasso is more than a pizzeria. It’s a pact with our community to provide a refuge from the norm. Our attention to the “little things”, our Sicilian heritage, our commitment to artisan pizza, and our creative Italian menu sets us apart as the area’s Restaurant of Choice. Like Pablo Picasso himself, we value ambience and vibe and deliver it through colors that soothe, flavors that move and music that grooves. As a family business, we value children, providing them with areas for play and peace. We provide a variety of ways to enjoy our hospitality including take out, dine in, delivery and dining al fresco. Our bar is a friend who always wants company, reserving the right to mix it up with live music or even trivia. Our produce and meats are from local farms and ranches, whenever possible.
Idletyme Brewing Company-Flagship Brewpub & Restaurant
Flagship Brewpub & Restaurant; Beer-centric bistro serving American classics with a twist & craft brews in a warm ambiance.
Red Barn Ice Cream Shop
We are an enjoyable place to take a break Red Barn Ice Cream has partnered with Wilcox Ice Cream, established 125 years ago, in order to serve you Vermont's best Ice Cream. We all know, Ice Cream is a favorite every season, so we will be serving Ice Cream all year round. We also have a variety of chocolates, candies, snacks and drinks to satisfy every taste. With an outdoor window and a location just off the bike path we are an enjoyable place to take a break!
Stowe Sandwich Company
We are a family-owned and operated small breakfast & lunch spot on the Mountain Road in Stowe. Our mission statement says it all, "We strive to create a fun environment to make and eat delicious food for hungry people." We feature Boar's Head Premium deli & meats and cheeses from Cabot, Vermont Creamery and Jasper Hill Farm. We accept online orders to have ready for you or you can walk on in to order. We are a small team, and answer the phone to accept orders when we can! Thank you for all you've done since the beginning to help us best serve you ... see you soon! - Don, Roz & the Stowe Sandwich Team
American Flatbread
American Flatbread, located in Stowe, Vermont, opened its doors in September 2022 in the legendary music venue, formerly known as The Rusty Nail. Today, American Flatbread, located at 1190 Mountain Road, is Stowe’s community gathering place serving wood-fired pizza, craft cocktails, and local brews. Join us by the hearth or take the experience home with you.
Stowe Cider
On-tap cider including flights is the specialty of this funky taproom with picnic tables & games.
Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi prides itself on providing an authentic Asian culinary experience in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. From our hand-selected craft beer garden, to our private sunken Tatame Rooms, Sushi Yoshi truly offers something for everyone. Come join us at our hibachi tables for a “dinner and a show” or dine at our full sushi bar to enjoy and observe our talented chefs prepare creations with the freshest fish and other selections. Our Chinese and Japanese kitchen offers many traditional favorites, as well as new fusion cuisine. We are happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions or requests to create the perfect dining experience. We look forward to meeting you for the first time or seeing you again!
Ranch Camp
With the soon-to-be-world-famous Chef Joe Rock at the helm, Ranch Camp's kitchen is home to some of the most unique and delectable culinary creations you'll find in Vermont! Enjoy your repast from the comfort of our indoor bar and dining room, or take in the sights and sounds of Stowe while overlooking Mountain Road from our patio. Even better, ride your bike right up to the to-go window and place your order!. As always, Ranch Camp’s complete menu, including our vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections, are all available to-go and for curbside pickup. Just give us a call to place your order: (802) 253-2753. Call upon arrival and we’ll meet you by the curbside pickup sign in the parking lot!
Doc Ponds
Cool hangout with modern feel, a fireplace & a patio serving American fare & rotating craft brews. Outdoor seating, Has fireplace; Serves great cocktails.
Harrison's Restaurant
Kathy Kneale and her son Andrew Kneale opened Harrison's Restaurant in December of 2003. Their goal was to create a restaurant that was a reflection of each of their lives growing up and working in Stowe. Utilizing Kathy's experience of over 35 years of owning and operating two other restaurants in town, they wanted a place where locals and visitors alike could enjoy comfortable, creative and local food in an environment that was casual yet upscale and unique to Stowe. A place where you could meet old friend and new, have a romantic date night out or just to unwind with a nice glass of wine. Harrison's is their creation of what they think dining should be: memorable, and most of all, fun. Harrison's truly is a family run business. Andrew can be found in the dining room each night and Kathy is always busy in the kitchen creating all of the desserts for the menu or greeting old guests and new. They look forward to your visit and remind you; At Harrison's, you're always among friends!
Historic Downtown Stowe
Stowe is a charming small town with everything travelers need to build bucket-list-worthy memories with breathtaking scenic views, world-class recreation, unique cultural experiences, and local signature flavors—all packaged together. Discover quintessential Stowe by visiting the historic downtown.
Cabot Creamery Store - Waterbury
When visiting Vermont, be sure to include our farmers’ store on your itinerary. Our store is full of outstanding products, making it an easy choice to stop by on your New England adventure. You’ll enjoy browsing our fantastic collection of Cabot products and many other Vermont specialty foods. From a selection of Vermont microbrews, hard ciders and local and international wines to our impressive selection of Vermont artisanal cheese, you’ll be delighted with the unique products available at our store.
Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour
Open every day, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Advanced online ticket purchase is highly encouraged. We are delighted to welcome you! Our Waterbury site is the only Ben & Jerry’s factory open to the public. Our very first factory, built in 1985, continues to manufacture upwards of 350,000 pints per day while offering our fans a sneak peek at our humble beginnings. Our small Scoop shop, retail area and tour route have remained fairly unchanged over the years. Guided tours, which began in 1986, have allowed us to share with millions of guests the evolution of what started as a small local company from the early days in the gas station to the worldwide reach we’ve expanded to since we opened our first Scoop Shop on May 5, 1978! We can’t think of a better way to enjoy time with family and friends than learning how we make our ice cream then indulging in your favorite flavor or trying one of our euphoric new additions all the while taking in the beautiful mountain views!
Explore Downtown Waterbury
A short drive from THE LODGE and close to Ben & Jerry's, Waterbury is the quintessential Vermont town; located at the crossroads of scenic route 100 and interstate 89. Stroll through town and you can’t help but get drawn into one of the quaint shops or many watering holes. Look closely, and you may even see evidence of the two historic floods that have nearly wiped this town off the map.
Burton Flagship — Burlington Headquarters & Craig’s Prototype Facility
Rebecca & Alex love to snowboard; check out Burton's HQs for the latest in snowboarding. Whether you’re looking for a new setup, picking up some new clothes, or just doing some window shopping, our Flagship Store lives up to the name. Head there for advice from our expert staff, a massive selection of gear, and historical installments throughout the store and lobby. Right next door to the flagship store you can check out Burton's in-house R&D center and even get up close and personal with snowboard history. Craig Kelly had a flair for pushing his product further, and a tour of his namesake prototype facility where we do our in-house research and development shows how we continue in that spirit. Our free tour gives you a chance to watch board builders at work and explore the museum of Burton history.
Church Street Marketplace
From clothes to food to outdoor concerts, there’s nowhere better to get your shop on and grab some grub than Church Street.
Waterfront Park
Lake Champlain just missed being considered one of the Great Lakes, but the Waterfront doesn’t disappoint. From cruising on a boat, keeping an eye out for Champ (our resident lake monster), to checking out the Echo Center, fishing the pier, or taking in an outdoor concert, we aren’t just a runner up.
Shelburne Farms
Just south of Burlington, Shelburne Farms is a vast 1,400-acre working farm where you can see firsthand Vermont’s commitment to quality agriculture, tour the trails, stop at the historical Shelburne Farms Inn, or take in an outdoor concert with a beautiful waterfront view as the a backdrop.
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
When you turn into our driveway, you are greeted by a wide open campus that stretches for acres. As you approach the front of our building, you are welcomed by maple trees, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs and our signature rainbow-colored silo and timber frame style-building. All visitors enter our building through our Bear Shop, which features our Bears, Vermont-made products, and an area where you can create your own Bear. You’ll want to take a tour of our factory, with one of our Bear Ambassadors who will guide you through a fun, informative tour where you’ll watch our small group of craftspeople creating our Bears by hand, one-by-one. You’ll even see our Bear Hospital, where you'll get to meet our Bear Doctor, Dr. Pam. If your Bear ever needs repair, Dr. Pam will take care of everything.