Guidebook for Stowe
Food Scene
Butlers Pantry
128 Main StBest breakfast in town, 'nuff Said! Downtown/Lower Village.
Vegan and vegetarian friendly breakfast and lunch! The perfect place to fuel up for a day on the trails. Located off Route 100.
40 locals recommend
Green Goddess Café
618 S Main StVegan and vegetarian friendly breakfast and lunch! The perfect place to fuel up for a day on the trails. Located off Route 100.
A true Stowe staple. New York style pizza. Trivia Nights on Wednesdays. Located next to Idletyme on Mountain Rd.
164 locals recommend
Piecasso
1899 Mountain RdA true Stowe staple. New York style pizza. Trivia Nights on Wednesdays. Located next to Idletyme on Mountain Rd.
Hibachi grill, fresh sushi, full menu, loads of family fun! On Mountain Rd.
72 locals recommend
Sushi Yoshi
1128 Mountain RdHibachi grill, fresh sushi, full menu, loads of family fun! On Mountain Rd.
Enjoy some yummy Mexican food before dancing the night away on the Rusty Nail Stage (bands usually play on Friday and Saturday nights). Located on Mountain Rd.
35 locals recommend
Tres Amigos
1190 Mountain RdEnjoy some yummy Mexican food before dancing the night away on the Rusty Nail Stage (bands usually play on Friday and Saturday nights). Located on Mountain Rd.
The Bench
492 Mountain RdDelicious food, great vibes! Located on Mountain Rd.
A local favorite with great bar grub and daily drink specials. On Mountain Rd.
173 locals recommend
Doc Ponds
294 Mountain RdA local favorite with great bar grub and daily drink specials. On Mountain Rd.
This upscale yet relaxed restaurant has some of the best food in town, and it’s a great place for a romantic date night. Located on Barrows Rd.
42 locals recommend
Ten Acres Lodge
14 Barrows RdThis upscale yet relaxed restaurant has some of the best food in town, and it’s a great place for a romantic date night. Located on Barrows Rd.
An awesome Vermont ski bar with a surprisingly robust menu, from wood fired pizza to sushi. Located on Mountain Rd.
94 locals recommend
Matterhorn Restaurant
4969 Mountain RdAn awesome Vermont ski bar with a surprisingly robust menu, from wood fired pizza to sushi. Located on Mountain Rd.
Beautiful outdoor seating area complete with a bonfire pit, cornhole, and an outdoor bar. Great food, and they make their own beer, too! What more could you ask for? Located on Mountain Rd.
137 locals recommend
Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain RdBeautiful outdoor seating area complete with a bonfire pit, cornhole, and an outdoor bar. Great food, and they make their own beer, too! What more could you ask for? Located on Mountain Rd.
Laughing Moon Chocolates
78 S Main StDelicious home-made chocolate selection! Downtown Stowe.
Known as IC Scoops, this ice cream shop hits the spot on a hot summers day. Try their maple soft-serve, it's ah-maze-ing! Downtown Stowe.
51 locals recommend
Stowe Mercantile
37 Main StKnown as IC Scoops, this ice cream shop hits the spot on a hot summers day. Try their maple soft-serve, it's ah-maze-ing! Downtown Stowe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Home of Headytopper, the #1 beer in the world! So good, they literally have to limit how much you can buy.
235 locals recommend
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdHome of Headytopper, the #1 beer in the world! So good, they literally have to limit how much you can buy.
If you haven’t gotten into hard Cider yet, you will while you're in Vermont. Seriously though, it's SO good!
65 locals recommend
Stowe Cider
17 Town Farm LnIf you haven’t gotten into hard Cider yet, you will while you're in Vermont. Seriously though, it's SO good!
Outdoor beer garden as well as indoor seating. Be warned, the food portions are huge, so come hungry! Oh, and the beer is always flowing, too. Located off Route 100 in Morrisville (about 15 min past downtown Stowe).
126 locals recommend
Lost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery RdOutdoor beer garden as well as indoor seating. Be warned, the food portions are huge, so come hungry! Oh, and the beer is always flowing, too. Located off Route 100 in Morrisville (about 15 min past downtown Stowe).
Part of the legendary Von Trapp estate, the Bierhall boasts beautiful views, home-brewed beer, and all the bratwurst you can handle!
118 locals recommend
von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdPart of the legendary Von Trapp estate, the Bierhall boasts beautiful views, home-brewed beer, and all the bratwurst you can handle!
Parks & Nature
Gentle, easy walk within 1 mile of the house. Great for walking the dog. Also has a small boat launch accessible by the river.
Cotton Brook
Gentle, easy walk within 1 mile of the house. Great for walking the dog. Also has a small boat launch accessible by the river.
A blend of beginner, intermediate and advanced mountain biking trails that are maintained by Stowe Trails Partnership, and the state of Vermont. Membership (passes) can be purchased online at stowetrails.org. Park at the Cady Hill Forest Parking Lot or behind iRide Bike Shop on Mountain Rd to enter the trail network.
38 locals recommend
Cady Hill Forest
Mountain RoadA blend of beginner, intermediate and advanced mountain biking trails that are maintained by Stowe Trails Partnership, and the state of Vermont. Membership (passes) can be purchased online at stowetrails.org. Park at the Cady Hill Forest Parking Lot or behind iRide Bike Shop on Mountain Rd to enter the trail network.
A short hike to serene waterfalls etched into the mountain. Be careful, it’s slippery and very dangerous! Not suitable for children. Located off Mountain Rd.
53 locals recommend
Bingham Falls
A short hike to serene waterfalls etched into the mountain. Be careful, it’s slippery and very dangerous! Not suitable for children. Located off Mountain Rd.
A difficult 3.7-mile trail with 2260 feet of elevation, and amazing panoramic views at the summit. Don’t forget to pack a lunch and lots of H20... you'll need it!
13 locals recommend
Mount Hunger
A difficult 3.7-mile trail with 2260 feet of elevation, and amazing panoramic views at the summit. Don’t forget to pack a lunch and lots of H20... you'll need it!
A moderate 3-mile, out and back trail with 1551 feet of elevation gain and beautiful panoramic views from above the tree line.
Pinnacle Heights Road
A moderate 3-mile, out and back trail with 1551 feet of elevation gain and beautiful panoramic views from above the tree line.
A moderate 2.5 mile, out and back trail with 994 feet of elevation and a gorgeous lake at the summit. The drive up Notch Road alone is worth it!
62 locals recommend
Sterling Pond Trail
6443 Mountain RdA moderate 2.5 mile, out and back trail with 994 feet of elevation and a gorgeous lake at the summit. The drive up Notch Road alone is worth it!
This 5.5-mile-long smooth cemented path is a great way to see the town by bike, on foot, or on rollerblades. The bike path has many entry points and places to stop for food/drink along the way.
19 locals recommend
Stowe Recreation Path
Stowe Recreation PathThis 5.5-mile-long smooth cemented path is a great way to see the town by bike, on foot, or on rollerblades. The bike path has many entry points and places to stop for food/drink along the way.
A great place to paddle board, swim, camp, or just sunbathe. Located off Route 100, between Stowe and Waterbury.
70 locals recommend
Waterbury Reservoir
A great place to paddle board, swim, camp, or just sunbathe. Located off Route 100, between Stowe and Waterbury.
Essentials
Mac's Market
88 S Main St Kind of over-priced, but has pretty much everything you need.
Commodities Natural Market
512 Mountain Rd Freshest produce around.
Harvest Market
1031 Mountain RdDelicious bread and baked goods.
Entertainment & Activities
Factory tours, gift shop, all the ice cream you can handle! Located in Waterbury off Route 100.
254 locals recommend
Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100Factory tours, gift shop, all the ice cream you can handle! Located in Waterbury off Route 100.
Incredible cider doughnuts, pies, and of course, apple cider. Little known fact: The Cider Mill also makes amazing breakfast sandwiches! Located just down the road from Ben and Jerry’s, off route 100.
146 locals recommend
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdIncredible cider doughnuts, pies, and of course, apple cider. Little known fact: The Cider Mill also makes amazing breakfast sandwiches! Located just down the road from Ben and Jerry’s, off route 100.
Stowe Bowl
1613 Mountain RdBowling and Mini Golf.
A 3-plex, old-school theater that would make your great grandparents nostalgic. Bonus: they serve alcohol while you watch! Located in the Baggy Knees Shopping Center off Mountain Rd.
68 locals recommend
Stowe Cinema 3 Plex
454 Mountain RdA 3-plex, old-school theater that would make your great grandparents nostalgic. Bonus: they serve alcohol while you watch! Located in the Baggy Knees Shopping Center off Mountain Rd.
Everything Else
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadHuge resort with lots to do!
Arts & Culture
Super cool college town with lots to check out! 45 minutes away, northbound on I-89 to exit 14W.
139 locals recommend
Burlington
Super cool college town with lots to check out! 45 minutes away, northbound on I-89 to exit 14W.
Art Gallery
35 S Main StGreen Mountain Fine Art Gallery
64 S Main StGreat live bands and occasional plays. Located at Stowe Mountain Lodge.
35 locals recommend
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
122 Hourglass DriveGreat live bands and occasional plays. Located at Stowe Mountain Lodge.