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54 Best and Fun Things To Do In Stowe, Vermont


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This is a charming town located in the north-central region of Vermont that has rapidly become a top spot for tourists, thanks to its stunning landscapes, quaint downtown, and options for family-friendly entertainment. Stowe is also nestled at the base of Mount Mansfield, making it a sought-after destination for skiing and trekking adventures.

If you’re an adventurous tourist, why not stop by the Gold Brook Covered Bridge? Often referred to as Emily’s Covered Bridge, this bridge is shrouded in rumors of a girl called Emily who committed suicide on this very bridge and still haunts it to this day.

Another popular attraction in Stow is The Alchemist Brewery. It is home to a striking, constantly changing mural and is the ideal place to stop for lunch and try some craft brews.

Read on for more of the best and most fun things to do in Stowe, Vermont, listed below

The 54 Most Popular Things To Do In Stowe, Vermont

54. Lake Mansfield

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

53. Mount Worcester

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

52. Nebraska Notch

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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51. Giles W. Dewey Memorial Bridge

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: Stowe VT

50. Stowe Parks and Recreation Department

3.7 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: 336 Park Street Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 6138

Web Address:   http://stowerec.org/

49. White Rock Mountain

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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48. Elmore Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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47. Noyes House Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: 122 Lower Main Street Morristown VT

Tel:  802 888 7617

Web Address:   http://noyeshousemuseum.org/

46. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: 17 Town Farm Ln Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 8943

45. Kirchner woods

5.0 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: 1491 1311 Taber Hill Road Streetowe VT

44. Preston Pond Loop Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: 3644 Notch Road Jericho VT

43. Mount Hunger

4.9 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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42. Madonna Peak

4.7 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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41. The Current

4.7 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 90 Pond Street Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 8358

Web Address:   https://thecurrentnow.org/

40. Butler Lodge

4.8 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: Stowe VT

39. Vermont Huts Association

5.0 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: 51 Main Street Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 798 3003

Web Address:   https://vermonthuts.org/

38. Butler Lodge trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: Stevensville Road Underhill VT

37. Bolton Valley Backcountry and Nordic Sports Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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Location: Sports Club Dr Richmond VT

Tel:  802 434 6876

Web Address:   https://boltonvalley.com/things-to-do/the-sports-center/

36. Stowe Pinnacle

5.0 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

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35. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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Location: 1 S Main Street Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 9911

Web Address:   http://vtssm.org/

34. Cantilever Rock

4.6 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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Location: Sunset Ridge Trail Underhill VT

33. Sterling Pond

4.8 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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32. Outdoor Center at Trapp Family Lodge

4.5 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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Location: 800 Trapp Hill Road Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 5719

Web Address:   https://trappfamily.com/activities.htm

31. The Swimming Hole

4.3 ★★★★☆ (49 reviews)

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Location: 75 Weeks Hill Road Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 9229

Web Address:   http://theswimmingholestowe.com/

30. Hunger Mountain Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

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Location: Waterbury Center VT

29. Stowe Community Church

4.6 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

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Location: 137 Main Street Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 7257

Web Address:   http://stowechurch.org/

28. Sunset Rock

4.5 ★★★★★ (61 reviews)

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Location: Sunset Ave Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 7221

Web Address:   http://stowelandtrust.org/

27. Wiessner Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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Location: Stowe VT

Tel:  802 253 7221

Web Address:   http://stowelandtrust.org/

26. Pinnacle Meadows, Stowe Land Trust

4.7 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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Location: Pinnacle Heights Rd. Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 7221

Web Address:   http://stowelandtrust.org/

25. Sterling Pond Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

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Location: 6443 Mountain Road Streetowe VT

24. Stowe Golf Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (83 reviews)

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Location: 1613 Mountain Road Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 7159

Web Address:   http://sunandskiinn.com/stowe-golf-park/

23. Mill Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (86 reviews)

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Location: Notchbrook Road Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 7221

Web Address:   http://stowelandtrust.org/

22. Sterling Gorge Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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Location: Sterling Gorge Road Stowe VT

21. Bingham Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ (103 reviews)

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20. KIT LENDER

4.8 ★★★★★ (110 reviews)

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Location: 354 S Main Street Streetowe VT

Tel:  888 473 3111

Web Address:   http://kitlender.com/

19. Cady Hill Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ (111 reviews)

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Location: Mountain Road Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 7221

Web Address:   http://stowelandtrust.org/

18. CC Putnam State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ (132 reviews)

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Location: Worcester VT

Tel:  802 476 0177

Web Address:   https://fpr.vermont.gov/putnam-cc-state-forest

17. Gondola Skyride

4.7 ★★★★★ (194 reviews)

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Location: 7416 Mountain Road Streetowe VT

Web Address:   https://stowe.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/gondola-skyride.aspx

16. Mt Mansfield Peak Visitor Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (234 reviews)

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Location: Stowe VT

15. Underhill State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (267 reviews)

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Location: Parking lot 352 Mountain Road Underhill VT

Tel:  802 899 3022

Web Address:   http://vtstateparks.com/underhill.html

14. Waterbury Center State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (274 reviews)

Location: 177 Reservoir Road Waterbury Center VT

Tel:  802 244 1226

Web Address:   https://vtstateparks.com/waterbury.html

13. Little River State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (283 reviews)

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Location: 3444 Little River Road Waterbury VT

Tel:  802 244 7103

Web Address:   https://vtstateparks.com/littleriver.html

12. Gold Brook Covered Bridge

4.5 ★★★★★ (297 reviews)

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Location: Covered Bridge Road Streetowe VT

Tel:  760 282 5542

11. Elmore State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (343 reviews)

Location: 856 VT 12 Elmore VT

Tel:  802 888 2982

Web Address:   https://vtstateparks.com/elmore.html

10. Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Graveyard

4.5 ★★★★★ (494 reviews)

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Location: 1281 Waterbury Streetowe Rd. Vermont Rte 100 Waterbury Village Historic District VT

Tel:  802 846 1500

Web Address:   http://benjerrys.com/flavors/flavor-graveyard

9. Mount Mansfield State Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ (902 reviews)

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Location: 175 Pleasant Valley Road Underhill VT

Tel:  802 793 3432

Web Address:   https://fpr.vermont.gov/mt-mansfield-state-forest-0

Our Top picks

8. Smugglers Notch

4.8 ★★★★★ (88 reviews)

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7. Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground

4.7 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

Location: 6443 Mountain Road Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 4014

Web Address:   http://vtstateparks.com/

6. Mount Mansfield

4.8 ★★★★★ (118 reviews)

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5. Moss Glen Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ (169 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php

4. Stowe Mountain Resort

4.3 ★★★★☆ (697 reviews)

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Location: 5781 Mountain Road Streetowe VT

Tel:  802 253 3000

Web Address:   http://stowe.com/

3. Cold Hollow Cider Mill

4.6 ★★★★★ (926 reviews)

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Location: 3600 Waterbury Streetowe Road Waterbury Center VT

Tel:  800 327 7537

Web Address:   https://coldhollow.com/

2. Bolton Valley Resort

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,179 reviews)

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Location: 4302 Bolton Access Road Richmond VT

Tel:  802 434 3444

Web Address:   http://boltonvalley.com/

1. Ben & Jerry’s

4.4 ★★★★☆ (6,456 reviews)

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Location: 1281 Waterbury Streetowe Road Route 100 Waterbury Village Historic District VT

Tel:  802 337 1201

Web Address:   https://benjerry.com/waterbury

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Stowe, Vermont! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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