Winter Activities

For those who enjoy Stowe skiing and riding, no place else in the East rivals Stowe Mountain Resort. Here’s an insider’s tip for you. You can save 15% on multi-day Lift Tickets by ordering at least 3 days in advance. If you’re coming at a non-peak time, you’ll get some freebies thrown in, too. One-day lift tickets must be purchased at the ticket windows. You don’t ski or ride? That’s OK—there’s no shortage of things to do for a winter vacation in Vermont to remember.

50 Things To Do for an Exceptional Winter Vacation in Stowe, Vermont

Treat yourselves to a romantic New England vacation. Stay at a Vermont bed and breakfast where you can enjoy the best skiing in the Eastern U.S., explore a traditional New England town, or just watch the snow come down. Relax and unwind at Stone Hill Inn.

  • Sample ice cream at the Ben & Jerry's factory.
  • Stowe, Vermont Snowball FightBuild a snowman.
  • Enjoy the best skiing in the Eastern United States at Stowe Mountain Resort.
  • Sit in front of the fire with a good book, enjoying the first of many quiet New England Christmas vacations.
  • Challenge another couple to billiards in our game room.
  • Glide down our hill on the toboggan.
  • Treat your sweet-tooth at Lake Champlain Chocolates or Laughing Moon Chocolates. Visiting during the holiday season? Laughing Moon also offers candy cane making demonstrations! Make your own handmade candy canes!
  • Ice skate at the Jackson Arena.
  • Find a quiet seat in front of a window and watch the snow fall.
  • b. Alt Tag = ColdShop 'til you drop.
  • Sip fresh cider at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill.
  • Soak in your own personal fireside double Jacuzzi tub or outside under the stars in our hot tub.
  • Adopt a teddy bear from the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory in Shelburne.
  • Snuggle under the covers.
  • Share a romantic horse drawn sleigh ride with the one you love - a local tradition on New England Christmas vacations.
  • Join in another traditional activity of New England Christmas vacations: caroling on Christmas Eve (offered at the Stowe Community Church).
  • Visit a local gourmet shop and select a fine wine to enjoy with our evening hors d'oeuvres.
  • Watch a glassblower at work.
  • Sign up for a guided snowmobile tour and experience Stowe's backcountry.
  • See the latest big screen hits at the Stowe Cinema.
  • Stowe, Vermont Maple Syrup StoreBorrow our snowshoes to use on our own trails or anywhere in Stowe.
  • Take a guided horseback ride through snowy woods and meadows.
  • Have lunch at a 50's style malt shop.
  • Stargaze.
  • Make snow angels.
  • Visit a sugar house, and learn how maple syrup is made (be sure to bring some home with you!)
  • Pamper body and soul with an in-room Stowe massage treatment.
  • Nibble on an award-winning Vermont cheddar at the Cabot cheese company's local shop.
  • Explore the East's largest interconnected groomed cross-country ski network.
  • View Stowe Mountain Resort's famous Torchlight Parade with fireworks.
  • Shop for the latest in ski and snowboard equipment.
  • Wander through antique shops looking for that special treasure.
  • Tour a winery.
  • Stowe, Vermont Bakery with Exceptional DessertsRide the Gondola to the top of Mt. Mansfield for lunch at the Cliff House Restaurant.
  • Bring your passport, and sign up for a guided day tour of Montreal.
  • Cross your fingers and hope to see a moose while you're here.
  • Sample local microbrews at a brew-pub.
  • Catch a snowflake on your tongue.
  • Treat your taste buds at our 40+ local Stowe restaurants — many with candlelight.
  • Sip hot chocolate in front of the fire.
  • Visit our local fine art galleries.
  • Try to decide which you like better about this Vermont bed and breakfast: the most comfortable king sized beds you've ever slept in, or the full country breakfasts.
  • Fine tune your skills with a ski or snowboard lesson at Stowe Mountain Resort.
  • Make a Snowman in Stowe, VTnBorrow a movie from our DVD library (we even provide the popcorn).
  • Do some outlet shopping at nearby Essex.
  • Linger over a jigsaw puzzle.
  • Try telemarking.
  • Create your own masterpiece at a paint-it-yourself pottery studio.
  • Start a snowball fight (preferably with your traveling companion and not a stranger)
  • Tour the Vermont Ski Museum in Stowe Village.
  • Try ice climbing.
  • Do nothing at all.

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