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3 low-cost ways of having fun in Stowe, Vermont
Enjoy a museum, a waterfall hike, and a brewery.
Stowe, located at the foot of Mount Mansfield in Vermont’s picturesque Green Mountains, is a four-season destination renowned for its foliage and skiing.
The town has been named one of the best places to see fall colors in the U.S. and among the top skiing destinations in the U.S.
Stowe visitors can experience festivals, restaurants, gondola rides, hikes, historic covered bridges, shopping, breweries, and more.
Visiting Stowe on a budget? Ahead, discover three low-cost ways of having fun there.
Visit the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
Stowe is the birthplace of alpine skiing in Vermont and The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, located in the Stowe Village Historic District, celebrates Vermont’s skiing history. The museum is housed in the 1818 Old Town Hall, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can check out permanent and rotating exhibits and archives, as well as a library, movies, and other programs. The current exhibit is “Searching for Vermont’s Lost Ski Areas, Part II,” a continuation of last season’s popular exhibit. The suggested admission donation is $5 per adult.
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After checking out the museum, visitors can stroll the charming village, window shop at the quaint stores, and check out the iconic white steeple of the 1863 Stowe Community Church, billed as one of the most photographed churches in the nation.
Hike Moss Glen Falls
For a dose of nature, visitors can hike Moss Glen Falls, the tallest waterfall in the state at 85 feet. The hiking trail is located just five minutes from Stowe village and guests can park for free at the trail head, which is a quarter-mile from the falls. Hikers then follow a wooden boardwalk through the woods before climbing the stone steps to the waterfall viewing area. It is an easy hike to the falls, but those who would like more of a challenge can opt for a longer 2 to 3 hour hike.
Enjoy a drink, corn hole at The Alchemist
Visitors can lounge on the grounds of The Alchemist and enjoy a $6 pour of the brewery’s famous double IPA Heady Topper. Guests can play corn hole and disc golf in the brewery’s Beer Garden, relax in Adirondack chairs, and enjoy snacks from a food truck parked on the property. Inside, at the brewery’s colorful Beer Cafe, folks can settle in for a board game chosen from a stack by the door. For those looking for a tour, it costs $25 (and include a commemorative tasting glass and can of beer).
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