Things To Do
Idletyme Brewery & Restaurant
A beautiful restaurant & brewery with a lovely outdoor seating area among apple trees, beautiful gardens, and warm fires.
The Alchemist Brewery
Fantastic brewery with a cool interior, delicious beer, and a nice outdoor green space with very good vibes.
Smugglers Notch
Drive through a narrow & beautiful mountain pass between the resort and Stowe.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Fresh-pressed apple cider and delicious cider doughnuts.
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Explore Smugglers' Notch Resort! From disc golf to mountain biking or even hiking with alpacas, you'll never be bored with all the activities Smuggs has to offer.
Ben & Jerry’s
A Vermont must-do! Take the drive through Stowe to Waterbury to check out the Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory! You can book tickets for a 30 minute tour or just stop in for a creamy treat.
von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
Have your very own Sound of Music experience with the von Trapps! Their beautiful property has incredible views, and they offer a variety of tours. Come meet their fuzzy highland cow herd, or go on a Sound of Music history tour! Make sure to swing by the mountain top brewery for a pint before you leave.
Butler's Pantry Breakfast and Dinner
Check out Butler's Pantry for breakfast or brunch if you are heading to Stowe! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu, and you'll enjoy *real* Vermont maple syrup with your breakfast.
Sticky's Maple Works
If you want to go for a scenic drive off the beaten path, we recommend you stop by Sticky's Maple Works! They are very friendly and will treat you to a tour and explanation of the syruping process as well as some delicious samples! Just down the road from their sugar shack is Moss Glen Falls -- an easy nature walk featuring a waterfall.
Stowe Recreation Path Peace Park
Stowe Recreation Path is a 5.3 mile paved trail, used for walking and biking, that runs from the Stowe Village to a covered bridge. It offers scenic views of the mountains and river and provides access to local shops and restaurants.
Smugglers' Notch Distillery
Just down the road in Jeffersonville is the Smuggler's Notch Distillery. With award-winning gin, vodka, bourbon, and maple liqueurs, you can't go wrong with whatever you sample!
Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge
On the Smuggs' side of the Notch in Jeffersonville you can check out one of the many covered bridges Vermont is famous for!
Burger Barn
This roadside spot features delicious local beef burgers with toppings ranging from traditional to adventurous -- and many of their options can be made vegetarian!
Golden Dog Farm
This organic farm sells local honey, maple syrup, and wine. You can also book their Golden Retriever Experience, which is basically an hour long play date with a dozen or so golden retrievers in a beautiful farm and mountain setting.
