Thompson Orchard Guidebook
Apres Ski
The best apres ski in Stowe! A total dive that attracts locals and visitors alike, with an assorted menu that includes arguably the best sushi rolls in town!
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Matterhorn Restaurant
4969 Mountain RdThe best apres ski in Stowe! A total dive that attracts locals and visitors alike, with an assorted menu that includes arguably the best sushi rolls in town!
The best on-mountain dining in Stowe. Be sure to make a reservation, order a bloody Mary, and try the burger! The views are worth it. (hint - if you make a 2:30pm reservation, you can enjoy some bites and ski down before the mountain closes!)
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Cliff House Restaurant
The best on-mountain dining in Stowe. Be sure to make a reservation, order a bloody Mary, and try the burger! The views are worth it. (hint - if you make a 2:30pm reservation, you can enjoy some bites and ski down before the mountain closes!)
A local-favorite for upscale bar food. Owned by the founders of Hen of the Wood (Michelin Star).
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Doc Ponds
294 Mountain RdA local-favorite for upscale bar food. Owned by the founders of Hen of the Wood (Michelin Star).
The WhistlePig Pavilion
7416 Mountain RoadA whiskey-themed apres spot at the base of Spruce Peak.
A hibachi and sushi place for silly, apres ski. Great for families and large groups. Be sure to make a reservation!
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Sushi Yoshi
1128 Mountain RdA hibachi and sushi place for silly, apres ski. Great for families and large groups. Be sure to make a reservation!
Stores & Markets
The best wine and cheese shop in Stowe! Stop here to purchase interesting natural wines and yummy treats.
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Dedalus Wine Shop, Market, & Wine Bar
1031 Mountain RdThe best wine and cheese shop in Stowe! Stop here to purchase interesting natural wines and yummy treats.
The best, most well-curated beer market in town. We always end up purchasing our favorite local brews here! The staff is great at making recommendations. In Vermont, we have become beer people! As a bonus, they serve beer and potato chips on their front lawn! We like to visit for after work happy hour and people watch in town.
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Stowe Public House & Bottle Shop
109 Main StThe best, most well-curated beer market in town. We always end up purchasing our favorite local brews here! The staff is great at making recommendations. In Vermont, we have become beer people! As a bonus, they serve beer and potato chips on their front lawn! We like to visit for after work happy hour and people watch in town.
Green Envy Boutique
1800 Mountain RdA wonderful women's boutique in town.
A beautifully-curated home store on Main Street. We love their soap refillery station (as you can tell throughout our home!).
Farm Home Marketplace
25 Main StreetA beautifully-curated home store on Main Street. We love their soap refillery station (as you can tell throughout our home!).
Fantastic store for seafood and meats. We love their recommendations for grill nights!
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The Butchery
504 Mountain RdFantastic store for seafood and meats. We love their recommendations for grill nights!
A quick and easy grocery store nearby. We come here for kitchen staples and pantry items.
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Shaw's
820 Waterbury-Stowe RdA quick and easy grocery store nearby. We come here for kitchen staples and pantry items.
Our go-to sports shop with everything that you need all year round. We also like to rent bikes and take a ride on the Rec Path from here.
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A.J's Ski and Sports
350 Mountain RdOur go-to sports shop with everything that you need all year round. We also like to rent bikes and take a ride on the Rec Path from here.
Our local bed, bath, and beyond store! Need a kitchen essential or a gift? Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens is the place!
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Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens
1813 Mountain RdOur local bed, bath, and beyond store! Need a kitchen essential or a gift? Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens is the place!
A local favorite for kitchen and home essentials + some Vermont-themed gifts and goodies.
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The Country Store on Main
109 Main StA local favorite for kitchen and home essentials + some Vermont-themed gifts and goodies.
Food scene
Our favorite restaurant (and hotel) in Stowe. We prefer to dine in the tavern and enjoy light bites and martinis.
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Edson Hill - Stowe, VT Inn
1500 Edson Hill RdOur favorite restaurant (and hotel) in Stowe. We prefer to dine in the tavern and enjoy light bites and martinis.
A fantastic restaurant in downtown Stowe. We love the seafood at Harrison's! Best crab cakes.. ever!
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Harrison's Restaurant
25 Main StA fantastic restaurant in downtown Stowe. We love the seafood at Harrison's! Best crab cakes.. ever!
The best coffee shop in Stowe (in our opinion!). On Sunday mornings you can find us getting oat milk lattes and indulging in their homemade pastries. Their chocolate croissants are life changing! Trust us.
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Black Cap Coffee & Beer - Espresso - Sandwiches - Craft Beer Store - Wine shop - Gift shop
144 Main StThe best coffee shop in Stowe (in our opinion!). On Sunday mornings you can find us getting oat milk lattes and indulging in their homemade pastries. Their chocolate croissants are life changing! Trust us.
Delicious sandwiches that are perfect for a hike or picnic lunch.
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Edelweiss Mountain Deli
2251 Mountain RdDelicious sandwiches that are perfect for a hike or picnic lunch.
A local favorite bakery that makes killer breakfast sandwiches and sweet treats. We frequently stop here on our way to the mountain for their sausage, egg, and cheese on a biscuit!
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Stowe Bee Bakery & Cafe
1056 Mountain RdA local favorite bakery that makes killer breakfast sandwiches and sweet treats. We frequently stop here on our way to the mountain for their sausage, egg, and cheese on a biscuit!
A Vermont staple and Michelin-rated restaurant in Waterbury. Hen of the Wood is an incredible place to fine dine!
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Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe StA Vermont staple and Michelin-rated restaurant in Waterbury. Hen of the Wood is an incredible place to fine dine!
Margaritas, tacos, and fajitas! Need we say more? PLUS a speakeasy-style music venue called the Rusty Nail. Tres is always a great time.
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Tres Amigos
1190 Mountain RdMargaritas, tacos, and fajitas! Need we say more? PLUS a speakeasy-style music venue called the Rusty Nail. Tres is always a great time.
Butlers Pantry
128 Main StThe best pancakes and breakfast food in town.
Our go-to brewery in Stowe for patio dining in Adirondack chairs. We love trying their beer flights with a big pretzel!
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Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain RdOur go-to brewery in Stowe for patio dining in Adirondack chairs. We love trying their beer flights with a big pretzel!
Piecasso
1899 Mountain RdGreat pizza in downtown Stowe. They deliver to the house!
A fun, but touristy brewery owned by the family from The Sound of Music (we play the movie soundtrack whenever we visit!). Very good beer and Austrian munchies.
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von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdA fun, but touristy brewery owned by the family from The Sound of Music (we play the movie soundtrack whenever we visit!). Very good beer and Austrian munchies.
Our favorite brewery in Stowe. Although they have been closed since the start of the pandemic, they are currently offering curbside pickup! We recommend the Heady Topper and Focal Banger varieties. We are hoping this fantastic brewery opens for dining and events soon!
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The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdOur favorite brewery in Stowe. Although they have been closed since the start of the pandemic, they are currently offering curbside pickup! We recommend the Heady Topper and Focal Banger varieties. We are hoping this fantastic brewery opens for dining and events soon!
Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100Ben & Jerry's HQ! Need we say more?!
Sightseeing & Outdoor Activities
Paved bike and walking path through downtown Stowe. A wonderful, and easy way to navigate town and see all that Stowe has to offer.
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Stowe Recreation Path
Stowe Recreation PathPaved bike and walking path through downtown Stowe. A wonderful, and easy way to navigate town and see all that Stowe has to offer.
Pinnacle is our favorite (slightly challenging) hike in Stowe. Hike for roughly 1-hour up to Pinnacle peak to see incredible views. Be sure to bring lots of water, sunscreen, and bug spray! It's well worth the trek.
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Pinnacle Meadows, Stowe Land Trust
Pinnacle Heights RoadPinnacle is our favorite (slightly challenging) hike in Stowe. Hike for roughly 1-hour up to Pinnacle peak to see incredible views. Be sure to bring lots of water, sunscreen, and bug spray! It's well worth the trek.
Beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails about a 5-minute drive from our home. An easy hike for all!
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Moss Glen Falls Trailhead
369-615 Moss Glen Falls RdBeautiful waterfalls and hiking trails about a 5-minute drive from our home. An easy hike for all!
A downtown favorite to learn about the history of skiing and snowboarding!
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Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum
1 S Main StA downtown favorite to learn about the history of skiing and snowboarding!
Stowe Community Church is located in the heart of Stowe, a classic New England village in the Green Mountains of central Vermont. Stowe is a world-renowned four-season resort community, and therefore draws people from many different places and denominations. The town of Stowe is 73 square miles and was chartered in 1763.
In 1818, a plot of land was obtained for the erection of a building to be used as a church for all religious groups and as a town house for various civic meetings. For more than forty years numerous denominational societies worshipped in this common church building until they erected their individual churches. The Congregationalists, organized in 1818, built their church in 1839. The Methodists built their church in 1841.
The Universalists, organized in 1830, secured title to the land, moved the town house building to a new location, and on this site built a new church of New England colonial style. It was completed in 1863 at a cost of $12,000. An organ of W.B. Simmons style was bought in Boston and installed in the balcony in 1864, costing an additional $1,700. The spire of the church rises 175 feet above the basement, making it the tallest steeple in Vermont.
In 1918 the three existing religious groups along with members of the Baptist society, recognized the need for a more cooperative effort. It was decided to federate and hold joint services with a single minister. In 1920 the churches united, dissolved their individual societies, and formed the Stowe Community Church. The Universalist Church was kept as the best edifice and the Congregational Parsonage (circa 1840) was retained as the residence for the minister. Thus, the Stowe Community Church became one of the first non-denominational churches in the United States.
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Stowe Community Church
137 Main StStowe Community Church is located in the heart of Stowe, a classic New England village in the Green Mountains of central Vermont. Stowe is a world-renowned four-season resort community, and therefore draws people from many different places and denominations. The town of Stowe is 73 square miles and was chartered in 1763.
In 1818, a plot of land was obtained for the erection of a building to be used as a church for all religious groups and as a town house for various civic meetings. For more than forty years numerous denominational societies worshipped in this common church building until they erected their individual churches. The Congregationalists, organized in 1818, built their church in 1839. The Methodists built their church in 1841.
The Universalists, organized in 1830, secured title to the land, moved the town house building to a new location, and on this site built a new church of New England colonial style. It was completed in 1863 at a cost of $12,000. An organ of W.B. Simmons style was bought in Boston and installed in the balcony in 1864, costing an additional $1,700. The spire of the church rises 175 feet above the basement, making it the tallest steeple in Vermont.
In 1918 the three existing religious groups along with members of the Baptist society, recognized the need for a more cooperative effort. It was decided to federate and hold joint services with a single minister. In 1920 the churches united, dissolved their individual societies, and formed the Stowe Community Church. The Universalist Church was kept as the best edifice and the Congregational Parsonage (circa 1840) was retained as the residence for the minister. Thus, the Stowe Community Church became one of the first non-denominational churches in the United States.
My favorite walking path for morning strolls and dog walks. The Quiet Path is 1.8 miles of flat, low-impact trail.
Quiet Path Trail & Loop
Quiet Path Trail & LoopMy favorite walking path for morning strolls and dog walks. The Quiet Path is 1.8 miles of flat, low-impact trail.
Sterling Falls Gorge Natural Area is located in the Vermont Green Mountains near Stowe. It was carved by 10,000 years of relentless work of rocks and sand carried by Sterling Brook, resulting in a spectacular gorge and a series of cascades, falls and pools. The gorge walls are from 11 to 50 feet high and are surrounded by dense hemlock forests, shrubs and ferns.
Walls of the gorge are made even more beautiful by a cover of lush, green mosses. There is a scenic trail that follows the gorge and at times gets close to the gorge walls, showing thousands of years of geological history of the area through the layers of exposed rocks. The walk to the end of the trail and back takes about 45 minutes.
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Sterling Falls Gorge
Sterling Gorge RoadSterling Falls Gorge Natural Area is located in the Vermont Green Mountains near Stowe. It was carved by 10,000 years of relentless work of rocks and sand carried by Sterling Brook, resulting in a spectacular gorge and a series of cascades, falls and pools. The gorge walls are from 11 to 50 feet high and are surrounded by dense hemlock forests, shrubs and ferns.
Walls of the gorge are made even more beautiful by a cover of lush, green mosses. There is a scenic trail that follows the gorge and at times gets close to the gorge walls, showing thousands of years of geological history of the area through the layers of exposed rocks. The walk to the end of the trail and back takes about 45 minutes.
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadThe best skiing and snowboarding in the east!
Great, well-maintained XC ski trails for everyone (all levels). Scenic sights and a great alternative winter sport. Rentals are available on property for both cross country and snow shoeing. We recommend calling ahead!
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Mansfield Touring Center
5281 Mountain RdGreat, well-maintained XC ski trails for everyone (all levels). Scenic sights and a great alternative winter sport. Rentals are available on property for both cross country and snow shoeing. We recommend calling ahead!
The best mountain biking trails in Stowe. Rent a bike at nearby Ranch Camp or AJ's Ski & Sports.
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Cady Hill Forest
Mountain RoadThe best mountain biking trails in Stowe. Rent a bike at nearby Ranch Camp or AJ's Ski & Sports.
Local outfitter for water sports - kayaking, SUP, canoeing, galore!*
*disclaimer: we are not experts at these activities, but they are pros at Umiak and can point you in the right direction.
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Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
849 S Main StLocal outfitter for water sports - kayaking, SUP, canoeing, galore!*
*disclaimer: we are not experts at these activities, but they are pros at Umiak and can point you in the right direction.
Spa & Wellness
A great spa and wellness center for those that might not want to partake in snow sports!
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The Spa at Spruce Peak
7412 Mountain RdA great spa and wellness center for those that might not want to partake in snow sports!
A great spa in the area! Consistently one of the 'top 10' spas in the country.
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The Spa at Topnotch
4000 Mountain RdA great spa in the area! Consistently one of the 'top 10' spas in the country.
The Yoga Barn is a virtual place to gather the yoga community in Stowe. Check this page for Schedule, news and events taking place at The Yoga Barn. The Yoga Barn offers daily livestream group and private classes. Please visit theyogabarnstowe.com for our complete schedule of group classes.
The Yoga Barn Stowe
2850 Mountain RdThe Yoga Barn is a virtual place to gather the yoga community in Stowe. Check this page for Schedule, news and events taking place at The Yoga Barn. The Yoga Barn offers daily livestream group and private classes. Please visit theyogabarnstowe.com for our complete schedule of group classes.
Arts & Culture
The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center is the creative and cultural soul of the alpine village of Stowe Mountain Resort!
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Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
122 Hourglass DriveThe Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center is the creative and cultural soul of the alpine village of Stowe Mountain Resort!
Stowe Community Church is located in the heart of Stowe, a classic New England village in the Green Mountains of central Vermont. Stowe is a world-renowned four-season resort community, and therefore draws people from many different places and denominations. The town of Stowe is 73 square miles and was chartered in 1763.
In 1818, a plot of land was obtained for the erection of a building to be used as a church for all religious groups and as a town house for various civic meetings. For more than forty years numerous denominational societies worshipped in this common church building until they erected their individual churches. The Congregationalists, organized in 1818, built their church in 1839. The Methodists built their church in 1841.
The Universalists, organized in 1830, secured title to the land, moved the town house building to a new location, and on this site built a new church of New England colonial style. It was completed in 1863 at a cost of $12,000. An organ of W.B. Simmons style was bought in Boston and installed in the balcony in 1864, costing an additional $1,700. The spire of the church rises 175 feet above the basement, making it the tallest steeple in Vermont.
In 1918 the three existing religious groups along with members of the Baptist society, recognized the need for a more cooperative effort. It was decided to federate and hold joint services with a single minister. In 1920 the churches united, dissolved their individual societies, and formed the Stowe Community Church. The Universalist Church was kept as the best edifice and the Congregational Parsonage (circa 1840) was retained as the residence for the minister. Thus, the Stowe Community Church became one of the first non-denominational churches in the United States.
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Stowe Community Church
137 Main StStowe Community Church is located in the heart of Stowe, a classic New England village in the Green Mountains of central Vermont. Stowe is a world-renowned four-season resort community, and therefore draws people from many different places and denominations. The town of Stowe is 73 square miles and was chartered in 1763.
In 1818, a plot of land was obtained for the erection of a building to be used as a church for all religious groups and as a town house for various civic meetings. For more than forty years numerous denominational societies worshipped in this common church building until they erected their individual churches. The Congregationalists, organized in 1818, built their church in 1839. The Methodists built their church in 1841.
The Universalists, organized in 1830, secured title to the land, moved the town house building to a new location, and on this site built a new church of New England colonial style. It was completed in 1863 at a cost of $12,000. An organ of W.B. Simmons style was bought in Boston and installed in the balcony in 1864, costing an additional $1,700. The spire of the church rises 175 feet above the basement, making it the tallest steeple in Vermont.
In 1918 the three existing religious groups along with members of the Baptist society, recognized the need for a more cooperative effort. It was decided to federate and hold joint services with a single minister. In 1920 the churches united, dissolved their individual societies, and formed the Stowe Community Church. The Universalist Church was kept as the best edifice and the Congregational Parsonage (circa 1840) was retained as the residence for the minister. Thus, the Stowe Community Church became one of the first non-denominational churches in the United States.
Emergency & Medical Services
Copley Hospital (ER Entrance) station
Local hospital and emergency room.
UVM Medical Center
111 Colchester AveEmergency medical care in Burlington, VT
CVS
7 Essex WayLocal pharmacy about a 10-minute drive from Thompson Orchard.
Kinney Drugs
80 S Main StLocal pharmacy about a 15-minute drive from Thompson Orchard.