During the winter there is a free shuttle several times a day from the town to the ski slopes about five miles away.
Incredible Four Season Activities
The outdoor adventures are almost endless. In the summer, there is a gondola ride to the top of Mt. Mansfield, canoe river tours, fishing, horseback riding, golf, tennis and miles of hiking and biking trails to name a few things to do. In the winter there is, of course, skiing and snowboarding as well as snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more. The number-one destination in the U.S. for fall foliage colors according to TripAdvisor, fall is a great time to visit your Stowe timeshare for mountain biking and fall foliage tours.
You can spend an afternoon in one of the many spas, visit the Ben and Gerry’s factory or go antiquing in the village. One of the top places for outdoor recreation is the 5.5-mile Stowe Recreation Path. Motorized vehicles are prohibited but you can walk, mountain bike, rollerblade, run, snowshoe or cross-country ski all you want.
Fodor’s Travel has called Stowe the top Ski Town for Foodies. Meals are designed around fresh, seasonal local ingredients and you can expect to eat well during your vacation. One of the main attractions for parents is the Stowe Brewery Tour.
Fabulous Festivals
Stowe also has some fantastic annual festivals including the Foliage Craft Festival, the Antique Car Show, an old-fashioned Fourth of July with two parades, the Stowe Brewers Festival and the Food and Wine Classic to name just a few. The arts are not forgotten, as the Helen Day Art Center has an outdoor annual sculpture exhibition. The Scout Film Festival, the Stowe Tango Music festival and many visual arts galleries are within walking distance of downtown. The retail stores are very exclusive. No big chains or outlets in Stowe.
If you own a Stowe timeshare, you don’t need to worry about high-season rates. You will have the convenience of a vacation home with the amenities of a resort. You also have the advantage of trading your Stowe timeshare for one of the hundreds around the world.