Top Things to Do in Stowe Vermont
If you are planning a trip to Stowe Vermont and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Stowe is a historic village full of adventure activities, waterfalls, hiking, swimming holes, cider donuts, and covered bridges. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Stowe Vermont bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Stowe trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Stowe Vermont
Ride the gondola up Mount Mansfield
Have lunch with a view at Cliff House Restaurant
Walk the recreational path through the village
Zipline, rock climb, and do the aerial ropes at Stowe Mountain Resort
Kayak at Waterbury Center State Park
Canoe the Lamoille or Winooski River
Shop for souvenirs on Main Street
Go mountain biking in Four Points or Cady Hill Forest
Eat apple cider donuts in the Stowe Cider tasting room
Visit the Ski and Snowboard Museum
Go for a hike on the Pinnacle Trail
Take a tour of the Ben and Jerry’s Factory
Take a Sound of Music history tour of Trapp Family Lodge

Swim in Foster’s Natural Swimming Hole
Go for a swim at Bingham Falls
Sample cheese at Cabot Cheese Factory
Enjoy tea at Fledermaus Teahouse
Hike to Moss Glen Falls
Play a round of golf at Stowe Golf Park
Take a walk through Wiessner Woods
Watch a chocolate dipping demonstration at Laughing Moon Chocolates
Drive the Stowe Toll Road and take in the views
Hike to Sterling Falls Gorge
Photograph the Gold Brook Covered Bridge
Play giant outdoor games and eat gourmet snow cones at Jackwax
Take a brewery tour
Go fly fishing with the Fly Rod Shop
Hike the Sunset Rock Trail for sunset views
Go on a Llama Trek at Smuggler’s Notch
Participate in a vodka tasting at Smuggler’s Notch Distillery
Hike the Maple walking trail and buy souvenirs at Bragg Farm Sugar House
Check out the West Branch Gallery and Sculpture Garden
Check the Stowe Vermont Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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