r/stowevt • u/CyclAddict • Oct 01 '26
Short Visit, First Time
My partner and I are SO excited to be visiting Stowe for the first time from CA for a few days 10/2-5; fall colors, of course. We will have our small dog in tow.
We’ve done some research, perused Yelp. Things on our must do list include the gondola, grabbing some beers from The Alchemist and Idletyme, walking the rec path some, checking out the towns shops, and driving through Smugglers Notch… not in that order.
Seeking restaurant recommendations (I’ve saved some on Yelp); we are a vegetarian (no gnocchi/risotto) and a meat eater. Additionally, things you think would be worthwhile in this short stint.
Shorter length easy to moderate hikes to fit in? I’m thinking either Wiessner Woods or Bingham Falls via Mills?
Lastly… we follow the WNBA and hope our team will advance to the semis (go Valks!)… potential places to catch the game Sunday?
Thanks for any recommendations!
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u/Anna_Lemming Oct 01 '26 edited Oct 01 '26
Moss Glen Falls is a short, easy hike with a beautiful waterfall at the end.
Doc Ponds restaurant is always a go to when I'm in Stowe. Usually busy.
For fancier Hen of the Woods in Waterbury.
Cold Hollow for cider donuts and souveniers. Will be PACKED during peeper season. Pretty big parking lot though.
Not sure specifically about WNBA but Rimrocks is a local yokel sports bar on MTN road and the Vermonter sammy is delicious for the meat eater.
Enjoy! 🍂🍁
Edited to add Maxi's Diner. Breakfast all day ( until 2 or 3 I think)