Around Stowe

Things to do

Mid September is a beautiful time in Vermont, the first fall colors are often just starting. Stowe is most famous for skiing, mountain biking, and leaf peeping, but has a range of options for outdoor activities as well as shops, restaurants, and many craft beers. If you have any extra time in town, here are some options we recommend.

Outdoor Activities

Stowe Recreation Path

A paved recreation path that goes about 5 miles from the center of town down the river along 108. Great for biking, running, or walking. You can pick it up at the field for the Stowe Farmer's Market next door to Talta.

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Cady Hill Forest

A multi-use trail network for moutain biking, trail running, and hiking in the heart of Stowe. Feel free to bring your own bike or rent one. The hotel offers bike rentals as well as complimentary bike storage. Trailforks link

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Stowe Pinnacle Trail

Reasonably short hike with a great view. All Trails link

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Bingham Falls

Short hike to a lovely waterfall. All Trails link

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Mt Mansfield

Mt Mansfield is the tallest mountain in Vermont with great views of the surrounding area. It can be reached via several fairly difficult hiking trails or a ride up the Stowe Mountain Gondola Skyride at Stowe Mountain Resort. All Trails link

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Less Outdoor Activities

Ben & Jerry’s Factory

The classic Vermont stop, in Waterbury just down the road from Stowe.

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Percy Farm Corn Maze

Right off the Stowe Recreation Path, sometimes there are baby animals there too.

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Smugglers’ Notch Road

Summglers' Notch road is a windy and scenic strech of 108 between Stowe and Jeffersonville. It is particularly popular when the leaves are turning. Beware it is narrow with hairpin turns and doesn't allow large vehicles.

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Apple picking

A classic New England fall activity. We usually go in Massachusetts, but Google tells me there are many good Vermont options.

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Stowe Farmers Market

If you're looking for something to do on Sunday, the farmers market is nextdoor to Talta from 10am-2pm

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Food

Edelweiss Mountain Deli

Open 7 days a week, great spot for a sandwich.

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Black Cap Coffee & Bakery

Good coffee and great pastries on the very quaint downtown road.

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Woodland Baking and Coffee

Nice space with good cofee, recommend the breakfast sandwiches.

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Drinks

Idletyme

Craft brewery and restuarant on Stowe Mountain Road. Has a beautiful beer garden right on the Stowe Recreation Path.

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The Alchemist

Craft brewery specializing in IPAs, home of the famous Heady Topper. No food options here, and annoyingly closes at 7pm, so a good option for an afternoon beer.

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Stowe Cider

Taproom and backyard space for delicous cider. Kitchen is currently closed, but should reopen soon and we will update this sentence then.

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Von Trapp Brewery & Bierhall

Yes, those Von Trapps.

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Hours and seasons change, so check before you go. Fall weekends are busy, so book dinners and activities ahead.