Stowe, Vt.-There may not really be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are at least that many fun things to do during a Stone Hill Inn visit to Stowe, Vermont. Below, an eclectic assortment for every age and taste:
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Sample ice cream at the Ben & Jerry's factory.
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Fly fish in a Vermont stream (lessons and guides are available nearby).
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Hike to the top of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak (or go the easy way--a Gondola Skyride to the top).
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Sit back with a good book.
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Enjoy mountain views while taking in a round of golf.
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Make a splash in a local swimming hole.
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Whiz down the Mountain on the Alpine Slide.
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Take a scenic drive through covered bridges.
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Snooze in our hammock in the shade.
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Shop 'till you drop.
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Soar like an eagle on a glider ride.
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Sip fresh cider at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill.
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Create your own masterpiece at a paint-it-yourself pottery studio.
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Soak in your own personal fireside double Jacuzzi tub or outside under the stars in our hot tub.
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Challenge another couple to billiards in the game room.
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Snuggle under the covers.
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Watch a glassblower at work.
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Milk a cow on a farm tour.
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Sink into an Adirondack chair, hold hands, and watch our garden grow.
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Hear the roar of nearby waterfalls.
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Melt away your stress with a professional massage treatment in our outdoor pavilion.
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Charter a hot air balloon, and see where the wind takes you.
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Have lunch at a 50's style malt shop.
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Attend one of our annual festivals or outdoor concerts.
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Walk, run, blade, or ride a bicycle-built-for-two (or any bike!) on the Recreation Path.
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Stargaze.
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Drive up the Toll Road for magnificent views in all directions.
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Visit a sugarhouse, and learn how maple syrup is made (be sure to bring some home with you!)
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Take a day trip to the Shelburne Museum for a real slice of Americana.
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Pamper body and soul with soothing spa treatments.
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Nibble on an award-winning Vermont cheddar at the Cabot cheese company's local shop.
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Paddle down a tranquil river in a canoe.
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Watch the leaves change.
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Feel the grass between your toes and enjoy a picnic by our pond (you can borrow our picnic basket and stock it at a local gourmet shop or deli).
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Wander through antique shops looking for that special treasure.
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Tour a winery.
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Bring your passport, and sign up for a guided day tour of Montreal.
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Watch the sun set during an evening concert in an outdoor meadow.
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Wander through fine art galleries and an outdoor sculpture park.
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Tennis anyone?
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Treat your taste buds at our 50+ local restaurants--many with candlelight dining.
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Take in one of Stowe's summer theatre productions.
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Sign up for a guided mountain bike tour.
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Pour yourself a cup of coffee, and take a morning stroll on our walking trails.
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Borrow a movie from our video library (we even provide the popcorn).
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Take in scenic vistas during a horseback ride.
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Linger over a jigsaw puzzle.
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Explore Stowe Village with a self-guided historic walking tour or a lantern-lit guided walking tour.
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Try rock climbing.
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Do nothing at all.
