Insider's Guide
Fun Recreational Activities
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain Road Alpine skiing, ice skating, resort lodging
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest Dr Alpine skiing
Perry Hill Trailhead
River Road Premier mountain bike trails
Swimming, boating, camping. Umiak Outfitters on location with canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals.
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Waterbury Reservoir
Swimming, boating, camping. Umiak Outfitters on location with canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals.
Hiking and mountain bike trails, boating, swimming, camping, dog sledding
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Little River State Park
3444 Little River Rd Hiking and mountain bike trails, boating, swimming, camping, dog sledding
canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals on location at the reservoir
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Umiak Outdoor Outfitters - Waterbury Reservoir Outpost
177 Reservoir Rd canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals on location at the reservoir
More affordable family ski area with wide range of beginner and intermediate trails. Some expert trails.
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Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdMore affordable family ski area with wide range of beginner and intermediate trails. Some expert trails.
Unique retro vibe. Ski trails that are just about 'au naturale' with minimal if any grooming. No snowboards!
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Mad River Glen Cooperative
57 Schuss PassUnique retro vibe. Ski trails that are just about 'au naturale' with minimal if any grooming. No snowboards!
Jay Peak Resort
830 Jay Peak Rd Skiing, indoor water park
Nostalgic ski area with a mission to help make skiing affordable to every child in Vermont.
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Cochran's Ski Area
910 Cochran Rd Nostalgic ski area with a mission to help make skiing affordable to every child in Vermont.
The Ice Center
546 River Rd Ice skating
Stowe Arena
350 Park St Ice skating
Located on Lake Champlain. Offers some nice swimming spots. There an official beach with life guard, but on the south end of the park there is a very nice little cove with a spit of rocks to set you chair or lay your towel on the warm sun drenched rocks. Nice little-to-moderate rock cliffs to jump off into the water but please use caution and assess water depth as lake levels change through out the season.
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Oakledge Park
Located on Lake Champlain. Offers some nice swimming spots. There an official beach with life guard, but on the south end of the park there is a very nice little cove with a spit of rocks to set you chair or lay your towel on the warm sun drenched rocks. Nice little-to-moderate rock cliffs to jump off into the water but please use caution and assess water depth as lake levels change through out the season.
ArborTrek Canopy Adventures
1239 Edwards RdFun corn maze located right on the Mountain Rd (108) in Stowe.
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Percy Farm Corn Maze
2919 Mountain RdFun corn maze located right on the Mountain Rd (108) in Stowe.
Peck Farm Orchard
750 Sibley Rd Apple picking, corn maze, cider donuts
Interesting most any season, but nice hot cider and cider donuts are particularly nice in the Fall. Pies, cookies and other baked good available.
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Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdInteresting most any season, but nice hot cider and cider donuts are particularly nice in the Fall. Pies, cookies and other baked good available.
Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm
256 Falls Brook LnMaple sugaring, Sugar on Snow
Children's science museum located in Burlington on Lake Champlain
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ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StChildren's science museum located in Burlington on Lake Champlain
VINS Nature Center
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Hungry Mountain Orchard
88 Thurston LnBeautiful farm located in Shelburne, VT with Farm Barn, Children's Barn, O Bread bakery, market with Shelburne Farm cheeses, and hiking trails. The Inn at Shelburne Farms offers high-end lodging and dining. Check their website for various events such as fall festivals, winter festivals, fireworks, nature walks, hawk walks, cheese tours, storytelling and more.
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Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadBeautiful farm located in Shelburne, VT with Farm Barn, Children's Barn, O Bread bakery, market with Shelburne Farm cheeses, and hiking trails. The Inn at Shelburne Farms offers high-end lodging and dining. Check their website for various events such as fall festivals, winter festivals, fireworks, nature walks, hawk walks, cheese tours, storytelling and more.
Mud City Adventures offers an amazing day camp experience! Christine and Kevin are locals and their summer camps allow children to explore the wonders of Vermont that only locals know! They do offer guided experiences as well for reunions, weddings and corporate retreats.
Mud City Adventures
77 Park StMud City Adventures offers an amazing day camp experience! Christine and Kevin are locals and their summer camps allow children to explore the wonders of Vermont that only locals know! They do offer guided experiences as well for reunions, weddings and corporate retreats.
Arts & Culture
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
122 Hourglass DriveShelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdFood Scene
Prohibition Pig
23 S Main StFun atmosphere and great pub food
The Blue Stone
13 Stowe StGreat gourmet pizzas, Delivery options
One of Vermont's finest restaurants. There are two Hen of the Wood restaurants, on in Burlington and one in Waterbury. Waterbury is their flagship location. Reservations required.
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Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe StOne of Vermont's finest restaurants. There are two Hen of the Wood restaurants, on in Burlington and one in Waterbury. Waterbury is their flagship location. Reservations required.
Takes reservations Monday-Thursday
Great food and pub atmosphere
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The Reservoir
1 S Main StTakes reservations Monday-Thursday
Great food and pub atmosphere
Nice spot in town for a cup of coffee or tea along with some bakery treats
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Stowe Street Café
29 Stowe StNice spot in town for a cup of coffee or tea along with some bakery treats
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdDoc Ponds
294 Mountain RdGreat food and pub atmosphere
Sushi Yoshi
1128 Mountain RdSushi and hibachi dining
Ben & Jerry’s
1281 Vermont Rte 100Ice Cream, of course!
Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea
11 Cabin LnLive music and good food! Avoid the crowds in Stowe and Waterbury: Takes reservations!
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ZenBarn
179 Guptil RdLive music and good food! Avoid the crowds in Stowe and Waterbury: Takes reservations!
Selected by Hop Culture as one of the 12 best beer bars in the country in 2018. Live music.
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Blackback Pub
1 Stowe StSelected by Hop Culture as one of the 12 best beer bars in the country in 2018. Live music.
Stowe Mercantile
37 Main StMountain View Snack Bar
3107 VT-15Great ice cream place
Harrison's Restaurant
25 Main StEdelweiss Mountain Deli
2251 Mountain RdRed Hen Baking
961 US-2Piecasso
1899 Mountain RdGreat place for lunch: sandwiches, soup, mac n'cheese
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Apple Core Luncheonette & Brew
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdGreat place for lunch: sandwiches, soup, mac n'cheese
Park Row Cafe
7 Park RowMichael's on the Hill
4182 Waterbury-Stowe RoadFine dining
Green Goddess Café
618 S Main StGreat breakfast and lunch fare
McGillicuddy’s
3 N Main StSports bar and food
Recreation Supplies and Equipment
Waterbury Sports VT
46 S Main Stoutdoor gear, ski rentals, bike rentals
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
849 S Main StBicycle Express
23 Commercial DrBreweries, Cideries and Distilleries
Stowe Cider
17 Town Farm LnIdletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain Rdvon Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill Rd
Rock Art Brewery station
Lost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery RdZero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyFiddlehead Brewing Company
6305 Shelburne RdCitizen Cider
316 Pine StWoodchuck® Cider
1321 Exchange StSmugglers' Notch Distillery - Maple Products - Gift Shop - Local Products
5087 VT-15Shelburne Vineyard
6308 Shelburne RdBrewery tours from a local. Highly rated on tripadvisor and a great way to visit local breweries
4 Points VT
128 Deer Hill LnBrewery tours from a local. Highly rated on tripadvisor and a great way to visit local breweries
WhistlePig Tasting Room
1792 Cabin LnTrails and Swimming Holes
Hunger Mountain Trailhead
Stowe Pinnacle
Upper Hollow RoadWhite Rock Mountain
Moss Glen Falls Trailhead
369-615 Moss Glen Falls RdCamel's Hump Monroe Trailhead
Wiessner Woods
Cady Hill Forest
Mountain Road Hiking and mountain bike trails
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Hiking and bike trail
Really a magical swimming hole but can be a bit too crowded on the weekends. Sadly, sometimes folks seem to leave trash behind which seem crazy when you see how beautiful the place is...why would you leave your trash? But anyway, a lot of fun!
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Warren Falls
3919 Vermont Rte 100 Really a magical swimming hole but can be a bit too crowded on the weekends. Sadly, sometimes folks seem to leave trash behind which seem crazy when you see how beautiful the place is...why would you leave your trash? But anyway, a lot of fun!
Green River Reservoir State Park
1394 Green River Dam RdShelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadNice trails and fun farm barn for kids
If you are in Burlington on a hot summer day, stop by Oakledge and take a swim. There is a official 'beach' but head to the south-end of the park to the cove where there is a sandy beach, a spit of rocks warmed by the summer sun to lie on and relax, and nice rocks and 'cliffs' to jump into the lake. Please use caution however as lake levels change throughout the season.
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Oakledge Park
If you are in Burlington on a hot summer day, stop by Oakledge and take a swim. There is a official 'beach' but head to the south-end of the park to the cove where there is a sandy beach, a spit of rocks warmed by the summer sun to lie on and relax, and nice rocks and 'cliffs' to jump into the lake. Please use caution however as lake levels change throughout the season.
Rent a kayak, canoe or paddleboard at Umiak's Waterbury Reservoir on-site location and paddle to one of the remote campsites to spend the day picnicking and swimming
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Waterbury Reservoir
Rent a kayak, canoe or paddleboard at Umiak's Waterbury Reservoir on-site location and paddle to one of the remote campsites to spend the day picnicking and swimming
Everything Else
Enigma VT - Escape Room
394 Mountain Rd