Things To Do
Doc Ponds
Cozy lunch and dinner spot with excellent American food. Stowe staple!
Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
Hen of the Wood is in Waterbury, which is a 15 minute drive outside of Stowe. But we still listed it because it is arguably our favorite restaurant in Vermont. They have another restaurant in Burlington, which is where we discovered it, but this is the OG location with the same owner. Upscale yet casual. Very Vermont. Consider making a reservation.
Piecasso
Great casual pizza spot.
The Alchemist Brewery
One of Tara and Ben's favorite breweries back in college. Famous for Heady Topper, but we both prefer Focal Banger. Specializes in hoppy IPAs; if that's not your thing, consider Idletyme Brewing or Von Trapp Brewing.
von Trapp Brewery & Bierhall
Austrian brewery and beer hall on picturesque farm just outside of Stowe. Decent beer, awesome environment. Not to mention, it was started by the same von Trapp family that the Sound of Music was based on!
The Roastery: Movement Coffee Roasters
If you take your espresso drinks too seriously (like we do), this is our favorite specialty coffee shop in Stowe. It is a few minute drive outside of the main village, but worth the trip!
Woodland Baking and Coffee
No frills coffee shop with great grab n go breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and pastries.
Black Cap Coffee & Bakery
Relaxed coffee shop with quick breakfast options in the heart of Stowe village.
Butler's Pantry Breakfast and Dinner
Probably the best breakfast in Stowe! Sometimes a long wait.
Backyard
Quality pub-style food with a cool patio. Oftentimes have live music.
Harrison's Restaurant
Upscale restaurant that you can make reservations at if you want a nice, quiet spot. "Plate" or "Michaels on the Hill" would be other similar restaurants to look into if this if your vibe.
Matterhorn
This is the spot! We've been going to this bar for post-skiing beers since freshman year at UVM and it hasn't changed a bit. Charming and divey. This is also where we are holding the Welcome Party!
Ben & Jerry’s
The OG Ben and Jerry's factory!! Located a bit outside of Stowe in Waterbury, it's worth stopping by if you're an ice cream lover. They conduct tours as well if you want to be a true fanatic.
Sterling Pond Trail
Beautiful hike nestled in between Stowe and Smuggler's Notch on the very scenic "Mountain Road". It's only about 1 mile each way (2 miles roundtrip), but fair warning it is quite steep in some areas! *This photo is from our hike in November, which is why we were bundled up!
Bingham Falls Trail
Very popular and quick 0.5-mile out-and-back trail near Stowe, Vermont. Generally considered a moderately challenging route due to the steep incline, it takes an average of 20 min to complete.
Stowe Recreation Path
5.3 mile paved trail stretching from Stowe Village to Top Notch Resort on the Mountain Road. Great mountain views and access to restaurants, lodges and local businesses make this path one of the most popular recreation assets in Stowe.