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Stowe,
Vermont - Summer Activities Rival Winter Season
When people talk
about Stowe, Vermont, great skiing is usually the topic of
conversation and it might come as a surprise to learn that the
Village of Stowe and surrounding area is almost, if not more
popular with tourists in the summer.
The quaint
downtown of the Village is one of the first stops for
visitors. Here shopping and sightseeing is the main
activity. A children's clothing store called the Yellow
Turtle features all kinds of trendy and traditional outfits and
many other stores offer interesting local crafts.
While there are
many places to eat in Stowe, for something different, try the
Swiss Pot with Fondue and Swiss selections on the menu. The Depot Street Malt Shoppe is
a busy place for ice cream and quick lunches.
Recreation is a year round
pursuit in this area of Vermont
and the Recreational Path winds through the village, over and around the West
River. Cycling is BIG here with many rental shops offering a
wide selection of styles and types of bikes for the whole family
to enjoy this activity. In-line skating and walking are
other ways to enjoy the path.
A drive up the mountains gives
families some exciting ways to see and enjoy the view on Mount
Mansfield.
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Family members of all ages can safely
reach some of Mount Mansfield's highest elevations by
riding the Gondola Skyride to The Cliff House and hiking
along the trails of Stowe Mountain Resort.
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The 265-mile Long Trail, which stretches
from Massachusetts to Quebec and runs along Mount
Mansfield's ridgeline and over the summit, offers views of
Stowe's Trail, Smugglers' Notch and beyond.
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Visitors of all ages get an adrenaline
rush while gliding down Spruce Peak on the Alpine Slide,
the only one in northern Vermont.
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There are more than 14
covered bridges in the area and a scenic drive through the
area may even bring you to Emily's Bridge, said to be
haunted by a gilted bride that spans the Gold Brook
River. Photo by Art Phaneuf
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Although closed during the winter, Route 108 is a scenic drive
over to the other side of the mountain to Smugglers'
Notch Resort, with opportunities to stop along the way for a
climbing or hiking adventure.
Other area activities and
attractions include:
There are many wonderful places
to stay in and around Stowe.
The Golden Eagle Resort, located
in the Village of Stowe is a family favorite any time of the
year. For more information see Travel News: Golden Eagle Resort - A Great Place to Stay for Families Visiting Stowe, Vermont.
For lodgings with a European
flare, a short ride from the village is the Trapp Family Lodge,
once home to the famous von Trapp Family from "The Sound of
Music". For more information see Travel News: Families can take a Vacation in a Mountain Meadow - Austrian Style at the Trapp Family
Lodge.
With so much to do in Stowe this
area of Vermont is sure to become a favorite vacation destination
year round for families.
For more information on family
attractions in Vermont go to Vermont Family
Attractions.
For more information on Hotels
and Resorts in Vermont go to Vermont Hotels and
Resorts.
For more information on Ski
Resorts in Vermont go to Vermont Ski Resorts.
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Families can take a Vacation in a Mountain Meadow - Austrian Style at the Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, Vermont
Golden Eagle Resort - A Great Place to Stay for Families Visiting Stowe, Vermont
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