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STOWE

📍Stowe, Vermont, USA

⬛ Steep & Deep🍺 Après Capital🏔️ Expert ParadiseUnlimited on Epic☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Vermont · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,160 ft
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Skiable terrain
485 acres
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Avg snowfall
333 in
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Lifts
12
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Editor's Pick

The Bench on Mountain Road for walk-in Vermont comfort food. For a booked village dinner, try Harrison’s on Main Street.

THE FOOD SCENE

The Bench serves Vermont comfort food on Mountain Road and takes walk-ins. Harrison’s on Main Street suits a more leisurely village dinner. If your plans take you through Waterbury, reserve Hen of the Wood for the evening.

APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE

The Matterhorn is a riverside Mountain Road stop with pizza, sushi and burgers. Farther along Mountain Road, Doc Ponds combines a restaurant with a record bar and an online waitlist.

DINING PICKS

5 curated spots for eating and drinking at Stowe

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5 picks

$$$Earlier budget guideSeasonal Vermont cooking

Hen of the Wood — Waterbury

14 South Main Street, downtown Waterbury

🍷Fine Dining

A Waterbury restaurant built around regional Vermont ingredients, with a menu that changes daily. It is now on South Main Street, separate from Stowe village.

Why We Like It

A good choice for a deliberate Vermont dinner during a Stowe trip. Reserve a table for a planned evening, or use the limited walk-in seating when your plans are flexible.

Reservations recommended
Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: The mushroom toast with hen of the wood mushrooms. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website, address, phone.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

Make a reservation
$$Earlier budget guideRestaurant and record bar

Doc Ponds

Mountain Road, Stowe

🍺Après Bar🍔Casual

A restaurant and record bar on Mountain Road in Stowe, with a large record collection, current menus and an online waitlist.

Why We Like It

Choose it for a meal where the record-bar atmosphere is part of the appeal; the waitlist helps plan a busy evening.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: The Doc Ponds smash burger with a local IPA. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Visit website
$$Earlier budget guideVermont comfort food

The Bench

492 Mountain Road, Stowe

Walk-in only; the restaurant does not take reservations.

🍔Casual👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Friendly

The Bench serves Vermont comfort food on Mountain Road in Stowe.

Why We Like It

A straightforward comfort-food choice for a flexible evening in Stowe.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Wood-fired margherita pizza. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Visit website
$$Earlier budget guidePizza, sushi and burgers

The Matterhorn

4969 Mountain Road, Stowe

🍺Après Bar🎉Party🍔Casual

A Mountain Road restaurant and après bar in Stowe with riverside dining and a menu covering pizza, sushi and burgers.

Why We Like It

Useful for a group with different food preferences that wants to stay together for dinner and après.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: A sushi roll and a cold beer - trust the combination. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Visit website
$$$Earlier budget guideUpscale-casual seasonal dining

Harrison's Restaurant

25 Main Street, Stowe

💑Date Night🍔Casual

An upscale-casual restaurant on Main Street in historic Stowe village, serving local and seasonal favorites.

Why We Like It

A village dinner choice that balances a more considered meal with a casual setting.

Reservations recommended
Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Chef's seasonal risotto. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Visit website
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Plan your meal

Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe Mountain, Mt. Mansfield

Use the picks for atmosphere, cuisine and location; the restaurant’s own page has current menus and service times.

Typically early November to late April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source 1 ↗Schedule source 2 ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.stowe.com
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Summer Gondola SkyRide sightseeing, hiking and village activities complement the winter mountain experience.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
485
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
12
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
116
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
4395
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2160
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
1280
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
333
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Spruce Peak local ski guide ↗Goat and Starr noted for their double fall line and difficult terrain. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Cliff House ↗Gondola-top lunch; valid ticket or pass required separately from the meal reservation. Scenic tickets available. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Spruce Peak access ↗Mansfield parking and Over Easy Gondola or seasonal Mountain Road Shuttle from Toll House/Cross Country Center. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stowe activities ↗The Current gallery and Free Library share the historic Helen Day building. Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury Center. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Austrian-Inspired Luxury Mountain Resort in Stowe, VT | von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort in Vermont ↗2,600 acres · Rooms & Suites · Four Restaurants · Farm-to-Table Cuisine · vacation home options · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stowe VT Fall Foliage Resort & Spa | Topnotch Resort ↗Topnotch Resort lists rooms and suites plus one-, two- and three-bedroom resort homes in Stowe. The property page identifies Topnotch Spa, a solarium pool and hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, breakfast at Flannel and casual dining at The Roost. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stowe Hotel Rooms, Luxury Apartments, Townhouses | Green Mountain Inn ↗Green Mountain Inn is in the heart of historic Stowe and offers 101 guest rooms, suites, fully equipped apartments and townhouses. Its property features include an outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, fire pits, game room and massage services. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stoweflake Mountain Resort Stowe, VT ↗120 Upscale Guestrooms and Suites · One-, two-, or three-bedroom layouts · fully-equipped kitchens · private outdoor decks · Complete Fitness Center · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stowe Motel & Snowdrift ↗between picturesque Stowe Village and the Stowe Mountain Resort · rooms, efficiencies · apartments, and suites · heated pool · snowshoes · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Spruce Peak · Lodge guestrooms and studios ↗The slopeside lodge offers different guestroom and studio formats. Studios have a kitchenette, sleeper sofa, fireplace and terrace, with different views. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Lodge at Spruce Peak · slopeside hotel ↗The operator identifies the slopeside hotel and distinguishes lodge guestrooms, studios and larger residences. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stowe Ski & Ride School ↗The school offers ski and snowboard instruction in group, private and seasonal formats. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stowe lesson arrival ↗Children’s group lessons meet at the Adventure Center at Spruce Peak. The U is the signed gear and passenger drop-off. Lift access and rental pickup must be arranged. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

AJ's rentals and demos ↗The shop rents adult and junior gear and offers both ski and snowboard demo packages. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

AJ's contact and shop address ↗AJ's confirms its public phone and its Mountain Road street address. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

AJ's shop history ↗The shop dates its opening by Art and Gail Shinners to 1975. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hen of the Wood — Waterbury ↗Located in Waterbury’s historic downtown. Regional Vermont dining using producers from the Green Mountains and Champlain Valley; menus change daily. Most tables can be reserved, with some held for walk-ins. Private dining is available. The footer says “We’ve moved!” and lists 14 S Main St, 802.244.7300, waterbury@henofthewood.com. The page links the Waterbury Resy booking page. · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Doc Ponds ↗Doc Ponds operates on Mountain Road in Stowe. The venue has more than 1,000 records. The direct site provides current menus and a waitlist. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Bench ↗The Bench is at 492 Mountain Road in Stowe. The operator describes its food as Vermont comfort food. The restaurant is walk-in only and does not take reservations. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Matterhorn ↗The Matterhorn is at 4969 Mountain Road in Stowe. Its menu covers pizza, sushi and burgers. The operator identifies riverside dining and an après-bar program. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Harrison's Restaurant ↗Harrison's Restaurant is at 25 Main Street in Stowe. The operator describes upscale-casual dining in historic Stowe village. The menu features local and seasonal favorites. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Stowe official hours / current-season information ↗

    The official hours page describes summer/fall operations; exact 2026–27 ski-season opening and closing dates were not found there.

  • Stowe summer experience ↗

    Summer Gondola SkyRide sightseeing, hiking and village activities complement the winter mountain experience. Activities operate on seasonal schedules; check dates before visiting.

  • Stowe Mountain Resort — official mountain information ↗

    The operator lists 485 skiable acres, 12 total lifts, 116 trails, and a 4,395-foot summit.

  • Stowe Mountain Resort — official guest services facts ↗

    The operator lists a 1,280-foot base skiing elevation and 2,160-foot vertical drop.

  • Vermont resort opening announcement · Vail Resorts, October 26, 2026 ↗

    Vail Resorts targets November 21 for the start of the 2026–27 ski season at Stowe, conditions permitting. Its dated Vermont announcement gives no closing date.

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