About Stowe
- Stowe is home to Mt. Mansfield (Vermont's highest mountain) and Spruce Peak (a great beginner & intermediate ski mountain).
- Stowe has 48 of the longest ski trails in New England.
- Stowe has over 200 miles of interconnected cross country ski trails.
- Stowe's average annual snowfall is 260 inches.
- Stowe is home to the Von Trapp family of "The Sound of Music" fame.
- The world famous "Long Trail" runs directly through Stowe.
- Stowe's recreation path was recognized as one of George Bush's "1,000 points of light".
- Two of New England's best Trout fishing rivers border Stowe.
- There are over 50 restaurants in Stowe.
- Stowe's "Winter Carnival" was recognized (along with the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras) as one of the ten best events in the U.S.
Source: www.vgasstowe.com
Stowe Mountain Road Shuttle Schedule (download the printable PDF)
From village:
Every 20 minutes, 7:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Every half-hour, 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
From mountain:
Every 20 minutes, 8:06 a.m. – 10:26 a.m.
Every half-hour, 10:26 a.m. – 9:56 p.m.
Shuttle service runs between mid December and end of March. For up to date information and a complete schedule call (802) 864-0211.
To do in Stowe and the Surroundings
Winter
Ski, snowboard, cross-country etc. Sleigh Rides arranged by Edson Hill Manor, Stoweflake Lodge, Stowehof Lodge, and Trapp Family Lodge.
Summer
Lots and lots! A few ideas are:
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Tour, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 tour experiences in the country, costs only $3 for adults and is free for children 12 and younger. Ben & Jerry's factory is actually located in Waterbury, VT, but it's very near and on the way to Stowe.
- Hiking, fishing, boating... The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States. It follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont line to the Canadian border as it crosses Vermont's highest peaks.
- Experience an exhilarating 2,300 foot ride down Spruce Peak on the Stowe Alpine Slide. Fun and excitement for all ages! Adult 1 ride tickets are $11, Junior (6-12 years) are $8. Open 10 am - 5 pm daily June 14 through September 1 and weekends September 9 - October 19.
- Eating out. Stowe has just as many award winning places to dine as Providence or Boston. Pretty impressive for a small Vermont town.
