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February 2007

50 Things to do in Winter

Stowe, Vt.-Ah, the joys of winter-at least when they're part of a Stone Hill Inn visit to Stowe, Vermont. It can get chilly up here in winter, but that's also when the action really heats up at this world famous mountain resort. Below, 50 ways to make winter wonderful during a Stone Hill Inn stay.

1. Sample ice cream at the Ben & Jerry's factory.

2. Build a snowman.

3. Enjoy the best skiing in the Eastern United States at Stowe Mountain Resort.

4. Sit back in front of the fire with a good book. 

5. Challenge another couple to billiards in our game room.

6. Glide down our hill on the toboggan.

7. Treat your sweet tooth at Lake Champlain Chocolates.

8. Ice skate at the Jackson Arena.

9. Find a quiet seat in front of a window and watch the snow fall.

10. Shop 'till you drop.

11. Share a romantic horsedrawn sleigh ride with the one you love.

12. Sip fresh cider at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill.

13. Soak in your own personal fireside double Jacuzzi tub or outside under the stars in our hot tub.

14. Adopt a teddy bear from the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory in Shelburne.

15. Snuggle under the covers.

16. Watch a glassblower at work.

17. Visit a local gourmet shop and select a fine wine to enjoy with our evening hors d'oeuvres.

18. Sign up for a guided snowmobile tour and experience Stowe's backcountry.

19. See the latest big screen hits at the Stowe Cinema.

20. Borrow our snowshoes to use on our own trails or anywhere in Stowe.

21. Take a guided horseback ride through snowy woods and meadows.

22. Have lunch at a 50's style malt shop.

23. Stargaze.

24. Make snow angels.

25. Visit a sugarhouse, and learn how maple syrup is made (be sure to bring some home with you!).

26. Pamper body and soul with soothing spa treatments.

27. Nibble on an award-winning Vermont cheddar at the Cabot cheese company's local shop.

28. Explore the East's largest interconnected groomed cross-country ski network.

29. View Stowe Mountain Resort's famous Torchlight Parade with fireworks.

30. Shop for the latest in ski and snowboard equipment. 

31. Wander through antique shops looking for that special treasure.

32. Visit one of the local nightspots for some live entertainment.

33. Ride the Gondola to the top of Mt. Mansfield for lunch at the Cliff House Restaurant.

34. Bring your passport, and sign up for a guided day tour of Montreal.

35. Cross your fingers and hope to see a moose while you're here.

36. Sample local microbrews at a brewpub.

37. Catch a snowflake on your tongue.

38. Treat your taste buds at our 50+ local restaurants--many with candlelight.

39. Sip hot chocolate in front of the fire.

40. Visit our local fine art galleries.

41. Try telemarking.

42. Borrow a movie from our video library (we even provide the popcorn).

43. Do some outlet shopping at nearby Essex.

44. Linger over a jigsaw puzzle.

45. Fine-tune your skills with a ski or snowboard lesson at Stowe Mountain Resort.

46. Create your own masterpiece at a paint-it-yourself pottery studio.

47. Start a snowball fight (preferably with your traveling companion and not a stranger).

48. Meet some of the locals at a traditional New England church supper.

49. Try ice climbing.

50. Do nothing at all.

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