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Before you go
Your trip to Stowe.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Stowe – Vermont Destination Stowe and Burlington
How to get there
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Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) South Burlington · 55 km
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Waterbury–Stowe Station Waterbury · 16 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Burlington it’s about 55 km, roughly a 45-minute drive via I-89 and Route 100. The nearest train station is Waterbury, about 16 km away, served by the Vermonter. There are buses between Waterbury and Stowe, with limited schedules.
How many days
Two days allow you to climb Mount Mansfield, ride the bike path and cross Smugglers' Notch. For skiing, three to five days.
When to go
Autumn, with peak colors usually from late September to mid-October, is the busiest season. From December to March there is snow for skiing, with days below 0 °C. In summer, from 20 °C to 27 °C, the trails and the Mansfield road are open. April and May are the mud season.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The village is walkable, but the Mansfield road, Smugglers' Notch and Waterbury station are several kilometers away. In winter, local buses connect the village to the ski slopes. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Stowe
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Morning
Mount Mansfield
Take the toll road or the gondola and walk along the ridge to the Chin, the highest point in the state.
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Afternoon
Smugglers' Notch
Follow Mountain Road to the Smugglers' Notch gorge and stop at the rock formations beside the road.
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Evening
Stowe village
Return to the village for dinner and see the illuminated church on the main street.
2 days in Stowe
Day 1
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Morning
Stowe bike path
Bike or walk the valley bike path, starting from the church in town.
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Afternoon
Smugglers' Notch
The Smugglers' Notch gorge and a short trail among the boulders.
Day 2
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Morning
Mount Mansfield
Toll road or gondola to the ridge and a walk across the alpine tundra.
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Afternoon
Valley roads
Drive the rural roads around the village, with farms and covered bridges.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
When is ski season in Stowe?
It usually runs from mid-November or December to April, depending on snow. The months with the most consistent snow are January through March.
What is the best time to see fall colors in Stowe?
Colors usually peak between late September and mid-October. Weekends in those weeks make the village very busy; book accommodation in advance.
How do I get from Burlington to Stowe?
By car, about 45 minutes via I-89 and Route 100. Without a car, you must combine buses with a connection in Waterbury, with limited schedules.
What to do in Stowe in summer?
Climb Mount Mansfield, hike or bike the valley bike path, do trails in Smugglers' Notch and stroll around the village.