Waterbury, Stowe & The Valley Guidebook
Food scene
Prohibition Pig
23 S Main StThe fried chicken biscuit is a family favorite!
This is our absolute favorite for a romantic, rustic, farm-to-table Vermont dinner by the fireplace.
29 locals recommend
Edson Hill - Stowe, VT Inn
1500 Edson Hill RdThis is our absolute favorite for a romantic, rustic, farm-to-table Vermont dinner by the fireplace.
Blackback Pub
1 Stowe StIf you're looking for a local beer tasting, look no further.
American Flatbread
46 Lareau RdMmmm...wood fired pizza.
Historic, quaint, quintessential Vermont farm-to-table with amazing seasonal menus and summer patio dining right next to a waterfall!
139 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe StHistoric, quaint, quintessential Vermont farm-to-table with amazing seasonal menus and summer patio dining right next to a waterfall!
Same fare as Waterbury Hen of the Wood with a stepped-up cocktail scene and ambiance.
159 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StSame fare as Waterbury Hen of the Wood with a stepped-up cocktail scene and ambiance.
Great live music almost every night of the week. Very short drive or 10 minute walk from the house.
46 locals recommend
ZenBarn
179 Guptil RdGreat live music almost every night of the week. Very short drive or 10 minute walk from the house.
Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea
11 Cabin LnGreat local coffee and tea!
Stowe Street Café
29 Stowe StWonderful homemade local breakfast, smoothies, lattes, etc.
Our favorite place for breakfast sandwiches on the way to the mountain.
15 locals recommend
K.C.'s Bagel Café
17 Stowe StOur favorite place for breakfast sandwiches on the way to the mountain.
Harrison's Restaurant
25 Main StPlate Restaurant
91 S Main StLawson’s Finest Liquids
155 Carroll RdEnjoy Sip of Sunshine straight from the source!
North Country Cakes
73 Lower Main StOrder online early in the morning! They sell out fast.
Edelweiss Mountain Deli
2251 Mountain RdDeli sandwiches on the way to/from Stowe Mt.
Red Hen Baking
961 US-2Our absolute favorite for sandwiches and baked goods.
Dairy Creme
320 State StOld-time cremes just the way Vermonters like them.
Stowe Sweets
109 Main StGifford’s ice cream and waffle cones 🤤
Sightseeing
Great option to head up to Vermont's big city! Church Street is filled with quaint shops and restaurants. There is something everyone in the family will enjoy.
142 locals recommend
Church Street Marketplace
131 Church StGreat option to head up to Vermont's big city! Church Street is filled with quaint shops and restaurants. There is something everyone in the family will enjoy.
Fun, family friendly place to bring the kiddos to learn more about Lake Champlain!
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StFun, family friendly place to bring the kiddos to learn more about Lake Champlain!
Head here for amazing lake views and the a walk along the Burlington Bike Path!
132 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
10 College StHead here for amazing lake views and the a walk along the Burlington Bike Path!
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdThe cider donuts are a MUST!
SUP and kayak rentals right at the mouth of the Waterbury Reservoir.
9 locals recommend
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters - Waterbury Reservoir Outpost
177 Reservoir RdSUP and kayak rentals right at the mouth of the Waterbury Reservoir.
Great place to get out on the water just a 3 min drive from the house!
Waterbury Reservoir Boat Launch
2792 Little River RdGreat place to get out on the water just a 3 min drive from the house!
Fun warm summer day adventure. Use your head, be careful. Not a place to fool around but if you respect nature it will respect you.
19 locals recommend
Bolton Potholes
1 Bolton Valley Access RdFun warm summer day adventure. Use your head, be careful. Not a place to fool around but if you respect nature it will respect you.
Huge indoor water park, open year-round. Fun place to visit with the kiddos!
37 locals recommend
Pump House Indoor Waterpark
830 Jay Peak RdHuge indoor water park, open year-round. Fun place to visit with the kiddos!
Short hike in. Rock slides and lots of ledges to jump from. Fun for the whole fam but keep close eye on kids. Gets very busy on summer day. Don’t park on the road - you WILL get towed.
123 locals recommend
Warren Falls
3919 Vermont Rte 100Short hike in. Rock slides and lots of ledges to jump from. Fun for the whole fam but keep close eye on kids. Gets very busy on summer day. Don’t park on the road - you WILL get towed.
Yummy cafe & maple glazed donuts! Awesome old theater. Fun for the whole family.
100 locals recommend
Big Picture Theater & Cafe
48 Carroll RdYummy cafe & maple glazed donuts! Awesome old theater. Fun for the whole family.
Small lake in the valley. Beautiful summer day spot for the whole fam.
63 locals recommend
Blueberry Lake
Small lake in the valley. Beautiful summer day spot for the whole fam.
Skiing, Hiking & Biking
Very family friendly beginner ski mountain. Quick ride from the house, easy day lesson. Great for the family!
122 locals recommend
Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdVery family friendly beginner ski mountain. Quick ride from the house, easy day lesson. Great for the family!
Hunger Mountain Trailhead
Quick ride from the house and a beautiful hike!!
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest DrStowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadSki and snowshoe rentals for the whole family at rates way lower than you'll find at the mountains.
7 locals recommend
Waterbury Sports VT
46 S Main StSki and snowshoe rentals for the whole family at rates way lower than you'll find at the mountains.
One of our favorite hikes in the area. Panoramic views of Waterbury/Stowe - you might even be able to spot our house!
36 locals recommend
Stowe Pinnacle
Upper Hollow RoadOne of our favorite hikes in the area. Panoramic views of Waterbury/Stowe - you might even be able to spot our house!
Sterling Pond Trail
6443 Mountain RdBeautiful glacial lake at the top! Fun hike for dogs, too.
Rent a bike and get out on the mountain! Bolton has a lot of great mountain bike trails. Gravity Logic is in the process of building a park there.
8 locals recommend
Bicycle Express
23 Commercial DrRent a bike and get out on the mountain! Bolton has a lot of great mountain bike trails. Gravity Logic is in the process of building a park there.
Awesome hike. Beautiful views. Long and some steep climbs. Not great for young kids.
38 locals recommend
Camel's Hump State Park
3429 Camels Hump RdAwesome hike. Beautiful views. Long and some steep climbs. Not great for young kids.
Great back country + Nordic ski center in winter. During the summer they have awesome mountain bike trails designed by Gravity Logic.
Bolton Valley Backcountry and Nordic Sports Center
Sports Club DriveGreat back country + Nordic ski center in winter. During the summer they have awesome mountain bike trails designed by Gravity Logic.
Cady Hill Forest
Mountain RoadAwesome mountain biking trails!
This is the base of the WATA mountain bike trails (known locally as Perry Hill)
12 locals recommend
Perry Hill Trailhead
River RoadThis is the base of the WATA mountain bike trails (known locally as Perry Hill)
Lake Champlain
Looking to get out on the water? WNDNWVS offers day rentals at the Burlington Surf Club on the waterfront in Burlington. From kite surfing to stand up paddling, they'll be able to get you out on the lake for the day.
WND&WVS
688 Pine StLooking to get out on the water? WNDNWVS offers day rentals at the Burlington Surf Club on the waterfront in Burlington. From kite surfing to stand up paddling, they'll be able to get you out on the lake for the day.
This is the lakefront area where WNDNWVS has all of their rental equipment set up...gorgeous, even if you're just hanging for the day.
18 locals recommend
Burlington Surf Club (WND & WVS)
50 Lakeside AveThis is the lakefront area where WNDNWVS has all of their rental equipment set up...gorgeous, even if you're just hanging for the day.
Coworking
Right on the shores of Lake Champlain next to the Burlington Surf Club. Head to 50 Lakeside Avenue in Burlington if you're looking to cowork for the day. You can combine work and play by getting out on a paddle board at lunch. You'll be sorry if you miss this place!
Hula
50 Lakeside AveRight on the shores of Lake Champlain next to the Burlington Surf Club. Head to 50 Lakeside Avenue in Burlington if you're looking to cowork for the day. You can combine work and play by getting out on a paddle board at lunch. You'll be sorry if you miss this place!
Day Haus