Maura's Guidebook
Sporting goods and rentals
Great place to purchase outdoor clothing and to rent bikes, skis and snowboards
47 locals recommend
A.J's Ski and Sports
350 Mountain RdGreat place to purchase outdoor clothing and to rent bikes, skis and snowboards
Specialize in backcountry ski gear, Nordic equipment and Mt bikes
7 locals recommend
MountainOps Outdoor Gear
4081 Mountain RdSpecialize in backcountry ski gear, Nordic equipment and Mt bikes
Great for ski tuning, outdoor gear and alpine ski equipment
24 locals recommend
Pinnacle Ski And Sports
1652 Mountain RdGreat for ski tuning, outdoor gear and alpine ski equipment
Food scene
Rent bikes and stop at this amazing beer garden that is located right off of the Rec path
137 locals recommend
Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain RdRent bikes and stop at this amazing beer garden that is located right off of the Rec path
Ranch Camp
311 Mountain RdWonderful vibe, yummy food and drinks and an amazing bike shop
Cabot Farmers' Store
2657 Waterbury-Stowe RdBest place to buy all things Cabot!
They do tours that include a free sample or you can simply grab an ice cream and take in the view. There is a really fun playground as well.
254 locals recommend
Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100They do tours that include a free sample or you can simply grab an ice cream and take in the view. There is a really fun playground as well.
Commodities Natural Market
512 Mountain RdNatural food store with lots of local Vermont products
Grab a coffee and bake good before heading out for an adventure!
12 locals recommend
Woodland Baking and Coffee
394 Mountain RdGrab a coffee and bake good before heading out for an adventure!
Restaurant and bar - great for families. You can dine in or grab pizza and other food to go.
164 locals recommend
Piecasso
1899 Mountain RdRestaurant and bar - great for families. You can dine in or grab pizza and other food to go.
Sushi Yoshi
1128 Mountain RdSushi and hibachi
Doc Ponds
294 Mountain RdGreat vibe and food
Lost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery RdDelicious beer!!
For apres ski or apres adventure this is a great bar and restaurant. Surprisingly good sushi!
94 locals recommend
Matterhorn Restaurant
4969 Mountain RdFor apres ski or apres adventure this is a great bar and restaurant. Surprisingly good sushi!
Indoor corn hole, ping pong, shuffle board and video games. Delicious tacos and extensive beer selection!
10 locals recommend
Alfie's Wild Ride
942 Mountain RoadIndoor corn hole, ping pong, shuffle board and video games. Delicious tacos and extensive beer selection!
von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdDelicious Austrian meats, krauts and beer
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdGreat local beer
Harrison's Restaurant
25 Main StUpscale American cuisine
The Bench
492 Mountain RdNice atmosphere and great menu
American Flatbread
Wood fired pizza with fresh, local ingredients
Outdoor seating area and bar is excellent. Can’t beat the smash burger and tots!
24 locals recommend
Backyard Tavern
395 Mountain RdOutdoor seating area and bar is excellent. Can’t beat the smash burger and tots!
Sanfo Covenience Store
Chinese food to go as well as a great local beer selection
Thai Smile Restaurant
1024 Waterbury-Stowe RdBest Thai food in the area and they also do sushi. Eat in or takeout
Located at Stowe Cider - yummy food and drinks with outdoor and indoor seating
Shakedown Street BBQ & Grill
Located at Stowe Cider - yummy food and drinks with outdoor and indoor seating
Sightseeing
See how Apple cider is made and taste /purchase delicious local treats
146 locals recommend
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdSee how Apple cider is made and taste /purchase delicious local treats
Beautiful drive between May and November. Closed for walking and Nordic skiing in the winter.
Smugglers Notch
Beautiful drive between May and November. Closed for walking and Nordic skiing in the winter.
You can take the gondola to the Cliff House even if you aren’t hiking or skiing. You can also drive up the Toll Rd.
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadYou can take the gondola to the Cliff House even if you aren’t hiking or skiing. You can also drive up the Toll Rd.
Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center
800 Trapp Hill RdHiking, Mt biking and Nordic skiing
Outdoor recreation
Waterbury Reservoir
Rent kayaks and SUPs or just relax and swim at the beach
Swim, hike and boat at this beautiful park in the quaint town of Elmore.
60 locals recommend
Elmore State Park
856 VT-12Swim, hike and boat at this beautiful park in the quaint town of Elmore.
Wiessner Woods
Nice, easy trails
Hunger Mountain Trailhead
Fun, challenging hike with amazing views
Sterling Pond Trail
6443 Mountain RdNice, moderate hike to a pristine mountain pond
Cady Hill Forest
Mountain RoadGreat for mountain biking
Kirchner Woods
Taber Hill RoadNice, moderate trails
Gets very crowded on the weekends so this is a great challenging hike for midweek
44 locals recommend
Stowe Pinnacle Overlook
Gets very crowded on the weekends so this is a great challenging hike for midweek
Smugglers' Notch Resort
4323 VT-108Zip line in the summer is so fun!!
Shopping
Archery Close
25 South Main StreetUnique upscale clothing boutique
BunyaBunya
1799 Mountain RdBohemian vibe clothing
Remarkable Things at Stowe Craft
55 Mountain RdBeautiful jewelry and local crafts
Green Envy Boutique
1800 Mountain RdUpscale clothing for all occasions
Stowe Mercantile
37 Main StLots of souvenirs, candy and gifts
The Boutique
38 Main StReasonably priced trendy clothing, jewelry and accessories
Adventures -Rain or Shine
Really cool boutique bowling alley with delicious food and drinks- make a reservation
77 locals recommend
Stowe Bowl
1613 Mountain RdReally cool boutique bowling alley with delicious food and drinks- make a reservation
Stowe Cinema 3 Plex
454 Mountain RdSmall family-owned movie place. Alcohol is served!
Stowe Free Library
90 Pond StArt center on the 2nd floor of the library that features a wide array of art exhibits
31 locals recommend
The Current
90 Pond StArt center on the 2nd floor of the library that features a wide array of art exhibits
On Main st in Stowe- check out the history of the sport
57 locals recommend
Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum
1 S Main StOn Main st in Stowe- check out the history of the sport
Look online for events and shows and to buy tickets
35 locals recommend
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
122 Hourglass DriveLook online for events and shows and to buy tickets
Located in Burlington- amazing shows and plays
95 locals recommend
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StLocated in Burlington- amazing shows and plays
Focused on the habitat surrounding Lake Champlain- this is great for kids of all ages
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StFocused on the habitat surrounding Lake Champlain- this is great for kids of all ages
Take your car over to NY on the ferry across Lake Champlain- amazing views. Plattsburgh is on the other side with shopping and restaurants.
Grand Isle, VT Ferry Dock
1268 Gordons LandingTake your car over to NY on the ferry across Lake Champlain- amazing views. Plattsburgh is on the other side with shopping and restaurants.