Stowe offers the majestic beauty of Vermont's Green Mountains and a host of fun family activities Child- friendly vacations are easy in our one to four bedroom rental condos. Top summer vacation getaways are easy at Mountainside resort. Good summer vacation ideas feature an escape from the heat of summer. A refreshing change from crowds, traffic and heat. Visitors to Stowe enjoy golf, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and swimming, as well as local events and attractions.

Hiking and Mountain Biking

Hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and numerous mountain bike paths transverse the spectacular mountains and rolling foothills of the Stowe Region. From the top of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, incredible views span to New York, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

There are plenty of opportunities in and around Stowe to get the most out of your Mountain Bike. And if you don't have one - there are dozens of sport shops willing to rent you anything from a baby seat to a high-end mountain bike.

Golf

Try your hand on the rolling fairways of the Stowe Country Club, an 18-hole championship golf course complete with beautiful mountain views and a 40 acre practice facility. To round out your Vermont golf experience, other courses just minutes away include the Country Club of Vermont, Copley Country Club, Blush Hill Country Club and Farm Resort and Golf Course.

Tennis

Mountainside Resort offers lighted tennis courts for your use day and evening.

Horseback Riding

Several local stables offer guided trail rides and hay rides as well as lessons.

Water Sports

Whether it's fly fishing a mountain stream, or canoeing, kayaking or swimming the still waters of a pristine lake, experience the refreshing peace of Vermont's Green Mountains.

Gondola & Auto Toll Road Ride

The Stowe Gondola or drive the historic Auto Toll Road to the top of Vermont's highest mountain, where spectacular views await you. You'll find hiking trails and great spot for lunch at the Cliff House restaurant!

The Stowe Alpine Slide

Provides an exhilarating 2,300-foot ride down Spruce Peak!

Other Things To Do:

• The Stowe Recreation Path, named one of the "10 Great Walks of the World," is a scenic biking jogging and walking path. The six mile route winds its way past farms, through the forest and over footbridges to the center of Stowe Village.
• A variety of antiques shops are located in the village and surrounding area. Visitors to Stowe also enjoy browsing through country stores and shops specializing in handcrafted Vermont products.
• Dining is an attraction in itself at Stowe, with an amazing variety of dining experiences offered by over 50 area restaurants.