Winter Activities in Stowe’s Snowy Wonderland

They don’t call it “the Stowe Globe” for nothing. Stowe is a mecca for winter adventures, whether your idea of a perfect winter day is hitting the slopes and the restaurant scene, or having family fun doing classic winter activities in Stowe.

Winter in Stowe for Everybody

A snowy escape awaits in Stowe. Sure, there’s skiing, but that’s not all. Here are more activities for non-skiers (or skiers who want to shake things up).

Sleigh Rides

The jingle of a horse harness will lead you down a magical path into Stowe’s snowy wonderland when you take a sleigh ride. This is your chance to appreciate winter's majesty and beauty.

Ice Skating

Lace up your skates for an idyllic afternoon on Spruce Peak’s outdoor rink, or practice your technique at Jackson Ice Arena. It’s just one block away from Green Mountain Inn.

Winter Zip Lining

See Stowe’s winter forests and mountain peaks in a whole new way with winter zip lining. ArborTrek offers canopy tours that will take you along at least eight stunning winter scenes and suspension bridges.

Stowe is a beloved destination for all things winter. For your next winter getaway, get to Stowe and book with us at Green Mountain Inn.

The Best Seasonal Shopping Is in Stowe

It’s time for the holidays, which means it’s also time for holiday shopping. If you’re ready for some seriously great shop-‘til-you-drop opportunities, then you’ve got to go shopping in Stowe.

Holiday Shopping in Stowe: Delicious Gifts and One-of-a-Kind Finds

Stowe Village has a bustling shopping scene where you can find a gift for everyone on your list. Almost 60 shops, boutiques, markets, and specialty stores are yours to explore.

Don’t forget to travel around the Stowe area to hit major Vermont food producers.

Stowe Village Shops

Just some of what you’ll find includes jewelry, clothing, crafts, art, Vermont specialty foods, handcrafted furniture, and more. Shops like Laughing Moon Chocolates, Harvest Market, Stowe Cider, Stowe Maple Products, and Once Upon a Time Toys are only a few of your options.

Specialty Food and Beverages

Farther afield you’ll find lots of specialty producers. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Cabot Creamery Annex, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, and more are right in Stowe’s backyard.

Need a Hotel Deal in Vermont for your Shopping Getaway?

For your holiday shopping spree in Stowe, book with us at Green Mountain Inn and enjoy our Bed and Breakfast Package. It includes discounted lodging, a full daily breakfast in our Main Street Dining Room, and complimentary afternoon tea and cookies. We’re your perfect destination after a long day of shopping.

Spend Thanksgiving in Stowe for a Memorable Holiday

Stowe is a historic town overflowing with charm. What better place than here to spend a memorable, cozy Thanksgiving?

Tuck into Our Thanksgiving Dinner in Stowe

For a homemade Thanksgiving dinner away from home, take a seat at our table in the Main Street Dining Room. We’re serving up a traditional meal with all the fixings.

Our Holiday Menu

Our menu for Thanksgiving dinner in Stowe will include a feast of appetizers, freshly baked homemade bread, mouth-watering entrees, and homemade desserts.

For example, your meal could include a starter of roasted butternut squash bisque with sage crème fraiche and toasted pepitas. Next, you might choose our slow-roasted Vermont turkey served with sage gravy, apple sausage stuffing, English peas, rainbow carrots, mashed potatoes, and cranberry relish. To top it all off, savor a slice of homemade pumpkin or apple pie, or try the chocolate lava cake.

Hotel Packages in Stowe + Things to Do

While you’re enjoying the holiday, explore Stowe Village and stay with us at our hotel. Art galleries, shops and boutiques, museums, and more will give you plenty to do and see.

During your stay, enjoy discounted accommodations for two nights plus our traditional Thanksgiving dinner with our Thanksgiving Harvest Package. It also includes complimentary afternoon tea and cookies as well as a big country breakfast daily.

Holiday packages help you get the most out of your visit to Stowe.  Find it all here with us at Green Mountain Inn

Your Celebration + Our Historic Inn = The Perfect Equation for Social Events in Stowe

If you’re looking for a cozy, quaint, charming place to host your social events in Stowe, search no further than Green Mountain Inn. We can accommodate parties of 2 to 110, from weddings to meetings and anything in-between.

Book Our Party Venues in Stowe for a Superb Shindig

The Inn boasts a few different venues that can accommodate weddings, receptions, family reunions, anniversaries, birthday celebrations, meetings, and more.

Professional planners and service staff take care of each detail, and our culinary team can help you design a menu with local flavors and fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Village Room

The Village Room is an ideal spot for an intimate gathering. It features French doors, brass fixtures, and a view of our gardens. It has a private entrance and a dedicated kitchen with a professional chef.

Main Street Dining Room

For a grander affair with a timeless feel, the Main Street Dining Room is a popular option for banquet halls in Stowe. A fireplace, hardwood floors, and large windows give a beautiful backdrop to any event. There’s also a full bar with a unique antique dumbwaiter.

Host your next special event at Green Mountain Inn – one of the very best party venues in Stowe.

Leaf Peeping in Stowe: A Sight for Sore Eyes

Each fall in Vermont, nature puts on a show that can’t be topped. See autumn in all its glory when you go leaf peeping in Stowe.

Vermont’s Fall Foliage: A Must-See for Your Autumn Checklist

Crimson, orange, gold, amber, yellow, sienna, and every shade in between crown the trees each fall in Stowe. If you want to see it in person, these are the places to visit:

Pinnacle Meadow

Take a hike in Pinnacle Meadow and gaze in awe at the scenery.

Spruce Peak

The Spruce Peak lookout is revered for its amazing views of Mt. Mansfield and autumn colors.

Stowe Village and Sunset Rock

Sunset Rock is right in town and the perfect place to amble along with your family while leaf peeping.

Fun Things to Do During Fall in Vermont

There are lots of fun ways to take in the gorgeous views of Vermont’s fall foliage. Why not hop on some bikes and explore the pathways around Stowe? Or plan a day’s worth of hiking, sight-seeing, and leaf peeping at our recommended spots.

Fall in Vermont is a thing of wonder. Think of Stowe as fall headquarters, and book your getaway this autumn with us at Green Mountain Inn.

Where to Dine in Stowe for an Awesome Culinary Experience

Stowe has a dining scene that’s ready to tantalize your taste buds. Visit for the scenery, attractions, shopping, and outdoor recreation, but stay for the fantastic food you’ll find when you dine in Stowe at our hotel.

Restaurants in Stowe at Green Mountain Inn

You don’t have to set foot outside Green Mountain Inn when you’re ready to eat a good meal. The long list of great restaurants and bars in Stowe starts right here.

Main Street Dining Room

The cozy Main Street Dining Room is where you can sit down to a country breakfast spread with fresh-from-the-oven baked goods, partake in afternoon tea and homemade cookies, or enjoy one of our signature holiday meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Whip Bar & Grill

The Whip Bar & Grill serves up brunch, lunch, and dinner made with local ingredients and homemade flair. Whether you come for a cocktail and a light bite at the bar, a Vermont-worthy dinner with a lavish dessert, or scrumptious Sunday brunch, you’ll love every second.

When you stay with us in Stowe, dine in at our Inn and satisfy your appetite. Some of the best restaurants in Stowe are right here at Green Mountain Inn.

Enjoy Halloween in Stowe for the Perfect Fall Trip

Autumn has rolled around once again and Stowe, Vermont is ready. Come and experience Halloween in Stowe and find out why you’ll have a deliciously ghoulish time celebrating the spooky fall season.

Try a Halloween Hotel Package for a Ghoulish Getaway

The perfect trip to Stowe should include some spooky fun and lots of perks.

The Ghoulish Getaway Package

Hotel packages in Stowe will give you the complete fall experience. Visit around Halloween and take advantage of our Ghoulish Getaway Package.

You’ll get discounted accommodations for two nights, a daily country breakfast spread, a welcome box of handmade Halloween chocolates, complimentary afternoon tea and cookies, plus some fun at fall attractions. You’ll take a Lantern Tour of our historic village and pick out your own pumpkin from a local farm.

Lantern Tours in Stowe

A lantern tour is a perfect way to take in our town’s history and atmosphere. You’ll hear all about Stowe’s ghostly inhabitants by the light of flickering lanterns. Each tour is about one hour long and an easy walk.

Book our Halloween hotel package and do the end of October justice! Stay with us at Green Mountain Inn and experience it all.

The Stowe Foliage Arts Festival Is a Favorite Local Tradition

Among the glory of the turning leaves and the crisp fall air, attend Stowe Foliage Arts Festival. You’ll experience the best of autumn in Vermont while taking in arts and crafts, great food and drinks, and entertainment.

Have an Idyllic Autumn with Fall Festivals in Stowe

The festival is set for October 6-8, 2017 at Topnotch Fields in Stowe.

Arts and Crafts

This juried festival will showcase over 150 artists, handcrafters, and artisans. Wander among the booths and view or purchase the fruits of their labor – there’ll be traditional crafts, fine arts, photography, sculpture, and more.

Entertainment for Vermont Festivals

The festival stage will feature live music from local bands such as The Spencer Lewis Trio, Storm Cats Jazz, Two Cents in the Till, and The Real McCoy Show. Genres represented include folk, comedy, bluegrass, and jazz.

Food and Beverages

Specialty artisan food items will be for sale, like fine chocolates, spirits, maple syrup, and more. Plus, take your pick from a big roster of gourmet festival food, like falafels, hamburgers, and more. Don’t forget the Vermont beer and wine.

Visit fall festivals in Stowe and find the best of the season at your fingertips. If you plan on taking part, book your stay with us at Green Mountain Inn.

It’s Time for Fall and Stowe Oktoberfest

One of Vermont’s signature fall events is Stowe Oktoberfest. The event field becomes a time machine that takes you to a traditional Bavarian village. Here you’ll enjoy German folk dancing, authentic food, activities, and, of course, Vermont beer.

Cultural Fall Events in Stowe to Fall For

Oktoberfest in Vermont is happening from Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1, 2017. Come to the Stowe Event Field and get ready to celebrate the fall harvest – German-style.

That means oompah-style bands, sing-alongs, Bavarian delicacies, cold beer, a silent auction, and more fall fun.

Don’t forget to check out these related events while you’re at it:

Rocktoberfest

Oktoberfest kicks off on Friday, September 29, with live music and dancing, plus beer, wine, and ‘wursts. Proceeds from Rocktoberfest will benefit the Stowe Volunteer Fire Department.

Family Bike Parade

On Saturday, September 30, join the Family Bike Parade, which will start at Recreation Path. Decorate your bike and ride in the parade, listen to a live DJ, and ride to the gates of the fest.

All Bike Parade participants get complimentary admission to the festival.

Get the most out of fall events in Stowe and book your autumn stay with us at Green Mountain Inn.

Vermont Wineries You Must Visit

Vermont is known for its libations, and one of the most idyllic, well-regarded Vermont wineries near Stowe is Boyden Valley Winery. Find out why you should pay a visit while you’re in the area.

Visit Boyden Valley Winery for a Taste of Vermont

Located on a historic farm a mere stone’s throw from Stowe, this winery is a must-visit.

Tastings

The tasting room at Boyden Valley is located in a 1875 carriage barn, where you can sample seven different wines for a flat price. Tastings are available all day, and each guest will receive a keepsake glass.

Tours

Tour the winery’s production facilities and see how wine is made. You’ll see the tank and barrel room and how the finished product is barreled and bottled. Tours occur daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Seasonal Gourmet Cheese Plates

Sit in the carriage barn or on the outdoor patio with views of the mountains while you nosh on gourmet nibbles. The Gourmet Cheese Plate is a smorgasbord of artisan cheeses, specialty meat, seasonal or dried fruit, nuts, and fresh-baked bread.

There are also cheese boards, chocolate tasting boards, petite desserts, monthly featured cocktails, and more to enjoy.

If you plan on partaking in wine tastings in Vermont, book your Vermont stay with us at Green Mountain Inn.