STOWE, VERMONT

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SNOW IN STOWE.

Lat. 44.475277 | Long. -72.702225

Lamoille County, Vermont

Stowe is a town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States. The population was 5,223 at the 2020 census. The town lies on Vermont Routes 108 and 100. It is nicknamed "The Ski Capital of the East" and is home to Stowe Mountain Resort, a ski facility with terrain on Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak.

SHOP Stowe.

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It all started... when Stowe resident Cristina Mink and her husband, Graham, fell in love with the historic Lackey Building. Cristina had always dreamed of owning her own warm, welcoming, and cheerful store filled with unique gifts from artisans near and far. After a conscious and respectful restoration of the old general store, the doors to The Country Store on Main opened on June 10, 2016.

Snowy evening scene featuring a quaint country store with bright window displays and holiday lights. The store has a white exterior with blue awnings, and there's snow covering the ground and trees. A lit street lamp enhances the cozy winter atmosphere.
Logo reading 'The Country Store on Main' in blue text.
Aerial view of a snowy town with colorful buildings, including a prominent red building, a church with a tall steeple, and cars parked on snowy streets surrounded by mountains and trees.

Stowe opened for the 2023/24 winter season at 9am on Friday, November 17.

Stowe is a charming small town with everything travelers need to build bucket-list-worthy memories with breathtaking scenic views, world-class recreation, unique cultural experiences, and local signature flavors—all packaged together.

Stowe is located at the foot of Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. In the winter, Mt. Mansfield is home to skiing and snowboarding trails at Stowe Mountain Resort, and in the summer, the resort’s ZipTour Adventure, Gondola SkyRide and Auto Toll Road offer stunning views of the Stowe Valley. With more than 45 trails, there are several scenic hikes in the area. Vermont’s historic Long Trail (LT) is one of the most popular trails that crosses over Mt. Mansfield and into Smugglers’ Notch and beyond. Built in 1910 by the Green Mountain Club—also located in the area—the LT is the United States’ oldest footpath that runs 273 miles between the Massachusetts and Canadian borders.

From mountain to Main Street, discover quintessential Stowe at one of their unforgettable events that transform Stowe’s scenic landscape into a vibrant New England destination. Throughout the year, Stowe hosts many time-honored annual events that are not to be missed. Soar above the mountains during the Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival, enjoy live music at the outdoor summer concerts at Trapp Family Lodge, plan your foliage season trip while experiencing the local cuisine during Dine Stowe week, and take a trip down memory lane at the Traditional Christmas in Stowe celebration.

TRAPP FAMILY LODGE.

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In the early 1940s, the von Trapp family toured the United States as the Trapp Family Singers before eventually settling in Stowe, Vermont, on an enchanted farm with sweeping mountain vistas reminiscent of their beloved Austria. In the summer of 1950, they began welcoming guests to a rustic, 27-room family home/lodge. After a devastating fire in 1980, the original structure was replaced by the new Trapp Family Lodge, a striking, 96-room alpine lodge situated on 2,600 acres offering magnificent indoor and outdoor resort amenities. The entire property is owned and operated by the von Trapp family. You can learn all about the von Trapp family history by clicking below or taking a tour while staying at the resort. Read More On Trapp Family Site.

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Logo of Trapp Family Lodge with a golden crown above the "T"

Find your home away from home in the beautiful mountains of Vermont at Trapp Family Lodge. Their Stowe resort blends Austrian-inspired architecture with comfortable American and European furnishings on a beautiful, 2,600-acre property offering four seasons of fun outdoor activities. They offer 96 rooms and suites in their Main Lodge as well as luxurious Villas and Guest House chalets. Book your stay at the resort to see why they’ve received worldwide recognition as the perfect Vermont destination that is "A Little of Austria...  A Lot of Vermont®!"

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Aprés Ski Boozy Tea (with homemade vanilla maple creamer)

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Ingredients: For the Boozy Tea

  • 8-10 Black and Orange Pekoe Tea bags

  • Amaretto

  • Frangelico

  • Bailey’s Irish Cream

  • Kaluha

  • Vanilla Coffee Creamer

  • Tea kettle full of water

  • Sweetened whipping cream - optional

Ingredients: For the Vanilla Coffee Creamer

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • ⅓ pure maple syrup

  • Seeds from 2 vanilla bean pods or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions: For the Creamer:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and heat until steaming, stirring to combine everything well.

  • Let cool. Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and keep refrigerated up to 7 days.

Instructions: For the Tea:

  • Bring the water in the tea kettle to a boil. Add in the tea bags and let steep according to directions.

  • Fill each mug or glass with ½ - 1 ounce of each of the liquors - more if you want it stronger. Add in the tea and then add in a few teaspoons of the creamer. Top with whipped cream if desired and sip while hot. This is best for large coffee mugs so you don’t end up with a mug of mostly booze.  Or, maybe that works too…

Book cover of 'History of Stowe Vermont' with a vintage black and white photo of Stowe, credited to W.J. Bigelow, second edition.

History of Stowe Vermont: From 1763 to 1934 | by W. J. Bigelow

SKI Stowe. 1937

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Welcome to the birthplace of alpine skiing in Vermont. From the first lift-served runs on Mount Mansfield in 1937 to the birthplace of the 10th Mountain Division and home to the nation's oldest Ski Patrol, Stowe has long been a premier skiing & riding destination in Vermont. While we will all experience the resort differently, one thing’s for certain: their story and dedication to the premium mountain experience continues to this very day.

Stowe For Families

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  • SUMMIT ELEVATION: 4,395 ft (1,340 m)

  • HIGHEST SKIING ELEVATION: 3,625 ft (1,105 m)

  • SKIABLE TERRAIN: 485 Acres

  • LIFTS: 12

  • AVERAGE SNOWFALL: 314 inches (798 cm)

  • TERRAIN PARKS: 1

  • TRAILS: 116

  • BEGINNER TERRAIN: 16%

  • INTERMEDIATE TERRAIN: 55%

  • ADVANCED TERRAIN: 29%

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Stowe Vermont's Premier Sports Bar & Restaurant. Join them for great home-style cooking!

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Designed in Vermont and crafted by hand, these beautiful throw blankets make a cozy holiday gift for everyone on your list. Made with a blend of premium wool, each throw features stunning holiday designs which are hand sewn onto the blanket alongside your custom personalization.

 

• 70”l x 52”w

• Wool (80%), synthetic fibers (20%).

• As each throw is individually hand sewn, each design may be slightly different.

• Spot clean with mild soap or detergent. Do not dry clean or launder.

• Imported.

• Monogramming is embroidered.

Logo of Black Cap Coffee & Bakery of Vermont

STOWE VILLAGE

Beautiful coffee shop in the nice and walkable Stowe Village. You can find them right across from the iconic New England church with its white steeple. 

The historic building where their shop is located underwent a substantial renovation in 2020. Visit them and check out their bright new looks!  Website.

144 Main St
Stowe VT 05672
(802) 253-2123

Black Cap Coffee originally opened in Stowe village in 2010. It came under its current ownership in 2013. The craft beer boom in Vermont inspired them to add a beer program a few years later, transforming it into Black Cap Coffee & Beer! Their second location in Morrisville opened in the summer of 2017. They valiantly added a third location on Church St. in Burlington in February 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are very optimistic about the future!

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Beyond Stowe…

OKEMO VALLEY

Home Of Magic Mountain

The Okemo Valley is a four-season destination, offering you countless adventures and opportunities to explore. You have found a unique community in the heart of Vermont, where activities like skiing, biking, golfing, hiking, swimming and many more co-exist together in one place. Their team can help you find a private country getaway, a slopeside mountain retreat, a lakeside cottage, or a cozy village home, all there in the Okemo Valley. Welcome home!