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Top 13 in Top 13 Best Day Trips From Vermont
Stowe, located between Mount Mansfield State Forest and Putnam State Forest, is a stylish resort with an eclectic mix of activities, cultural events, and arts. However, it is a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts who want to watch the leaves change in the fall, go rock climbing in the summer, or zip down the slopes of the "ski capital of the east" in the winter.
The ski slopes are located within Stowe Mountain Resort, which has two mountains connected by a gondola and 13 chair lifts. Visitors can choose between downhill, cross-country, and snowboarding on 116 courses of varying complexity, or they can experience one of six terrain parks spread across the 200 skiable hectares.
Stowe, which was founded almost 200 years ago, offers a diverse mix of activities, cultural events, and arts & crafts. The performing arts thrive in this town, with both drama and musical theater available at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center and the Stowe Theatre Guild. It's simple to spend a day browsing galleries, visiting the Stowe Historical Society and Museum, or visiting the Ski and Snowboard Museum. Explore the 70 boutiques that sell anything from specialized foods to artisan furnishings to gorgeous locally created jewelry.
Stowe is just as lively in the summer and fall as it is in the winter. The Stowe Recreation Path allows visitors to walk, bike, skate, and jog, and golfers may enjoy the greens at three courses. Hiking is a popular activity in the Stowe area, with the most spectacular places being Smugglers Notch and Mount Mansfield. The Mansfield Mountain-Sunset Ridge-Long Trail Loop, which passes through a spectacular waterfall, is the most popular of the four paths going to the summit. Drive through the hills or take a boat ride on the Waterbury Reservoir to see the fall foliage.
Location: Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Best time to visit: September through February
Price: $2,172 for a solo traveler, $3,901 for a couple, and $7,313 for a family of 4 for 7 day trip
Website: www.townofstowevt.org
