We did a quick 15-min hike to the falls and got a somewhat-slippery though gorgeous view of the…read morepowerful falls and all the ways the water has shaped and smoothed the rocks. Loved the up-close view of it all and the shade of the forest. 5 stars!!!!

So glad we did the short but somewhat challenging hike to see these during our visit to Stowe -…read moretotally worth it. We parked at the trailhead (plenty of space on a weekday afternoon). Had to be careful on the rocks but on the whole doable. Wasn't brave enough to jump into the waters but you could. No restrooms that we saw so plan accordingly.

Smuggler's Notch State Park provides hiking, camping, nature programs, and mountain biking…read more Smuggler's Notch Park got its name because In 1807, President Thomas Jefferson passed an embargo act forbidding American trade with Great Britain and Canada. This was a severe hardship for northern Vermonters, since Montreal was closer than other markets in the US. Many local people continued illegal trade with Canada, herding cattle and carrying other goods through the Notch. Later, fugitive slaves used the Notch as an escape route to Canada. During the Prohibition years, liquor was smuggled from Canada over the improved road built in 1922. My mother and I just rode through and it was miles of the park with different areas to explore. The we're many hikers and explorers out. All I can say is the mountains are beautiful and the atmosphere is amazing. I would definitely want to come back in fall to see the trees change colors.

I love this twisty road! The spring is a must stop for a drink of water literally flowing out of…read morethe mountain. It's usually gorgeous in the fall but we missed the leaves this year. There are plenty of places to stop and hike along the notch. It's really a beautiful place.

They don't honor reservations. Booked two lanes for a 50th…read morebirthday party. Lanes were broken. Showed up only to be told our reservation was canceled.

Really fun place to go with family, and I love how you can order drinks and food from your lane…read morewith a QR code so you don't need to pause your game. Recommend making a reservation. This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion

Love the staffs and all lessons/tours we did here. We visited Vermont for a week and took meet the…read morecow tour, maple syrup tour and mountain bike lessons booked through the outdoor center. We have learnt so much from the tours and lessons. Staffs are great. They are friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to people who wants a bit adventure / little excitement in the area.

I was beyond impressed with the Trapp Outdoor Center. The lodge is rustic and cozy (everything you…read morewant after a long day of outdoor winter sports) and the people are some of the nicest I've ever met. First we did a snow shoe tour through the sugar bush with one of the guides. Beautiful and a great introduction to snowshoeing. We then did a cross country ski lesson and then had a blast discovering just how hard cross country really is. (Note to down hill skiers like myself, there are more differences than similarities between CC and downhill skiing.) We actually loved this whole experience and the Trapp property so much we came back a second day and did the ~6mi (10K) snowshoe trail up to the cabin, which was one of the more magical and memorable experiences of my lifetime. It was just a perfect day with perfect snow and scenery. It truly MADE my Christmas vacation. All in all, this was more than a five star experience for us. I would honestly like to just move in and sit by their fire for the rest of my life.

Such an amazing hike! Me and my family do it every time we visit VT. It's moderate to challenging…read moredepending on your physical fitness and athletic capabilities. Takes around 2 hours. Great length. Definitely uphill most of the way to the top but SO worth it for the view. Incredible summit. It's also easy to navigate because it's an out and back and the trail is very well marked. There's also a second parking lot a bit higher up if you want to do a shorter version of this hike.

Stowe Pinnacle Trail is a quick hike but strenuous in some parts. Towards the top there is a…read moreserious incline which can be tricky if it rained/snowed recently. Took us around 2hrs round trip and the steep incline really got the blood pumping. If you reach the top you are rewarded with a 360 degree view of the surrounding area. I highly recommend!

100% recommend this walking/bike path…read more Round trip, our bike ride was just about 10.5 miles. Along the way we passed a small memorial garden, athletic fields, an indoor public pool, restaurants, benches, a gazebo over looking the river and trash cans for your dog waste. At the other end, is a covered bridge just at the entrance to that parking area. There are several parking areas along the route with picnic tables and port-a-johns. Trails are kept in good conditiin. Lots of wooden brudges criss-cross the river. These are barely wide enough to pass pedestrians on a bike and most have an incline on both ends. This trail is in no way mostly flat. Our way out was an incline. Sometimes slight, sometimes more. The way back was *way* quicker and easier. Parking at this end is paved. Other lots along the way are a mix of dirt and paved. Signs trail side state to stop at road crossings and walk your bicycle across. Pedestrians and bicycles stay to the right. Let pedestrians, and other cyclists, know you are passing them. On-leash dog friendly.

The best hike of our whole trip to Vermont! Hardly took any photos because I was so in-the-peace of…read moreit all. Heavenly walk through the backside of Stowe, a paved nature path through meadows and woods and fields. So picturesque on even what started as a cold, rainy morning that became sunny and bright. A highlight of our trip and a good 4 miles (walked 2 miles each way). Can't wait to walk this again one day. 5 stars!!!!

We came here on a weekday afternoon and had the place to ourselves. I'm not a golfer, but I love…read moremini golf...this place is probably more geared towards actual golfers, as it doesn't have all the "fun" add-on's that a lot of mini golf places have, and is a little more plain, straight forward putting.

You will find Golf in Miniature just down the street from the Riverside Inn. Its in the front of a…read moresmall hotel/resort. What you will be hard pressed to find is someone to take your money so you can play. A bell, sign instructing what to do if attendant isn't there, or an actual person would have been appreciated. The course itself was surprisingly spartan yet challenging. There were very few barriers or walls to keep the ball in play. The surface ran the ball very fast, and the slopes of course really pushed the ball into sand traps and behind rocks. Its a full 18 holes, so get ready for a bit of frustration. My favorite part about this park was that they call it "Golf in Miniature" not mini-golf. It made me want to yell "Fore!" and take swing... There was also the very attentive cat that followed us around as an added bonus.

this place was absolutely amazing. the service was great. I talked to a guy about telemarking. He…read morewas amazingly helpful. Jason and the rest of the crew were amazing and nice. some of the best ski shop service I have ever had. The amount of products they carry is stunning. I believe that you can get anything you need there. The value was also great. I got a top notch pair of telemark skis and boots for very cheap. all around the best ski shop in vermont.

Had some good experiences there before but after today won't be back. Can chalk up an interaction…read morewith a disgruntled employee as a bad day, but back to back, there's something wider, wrong. Was curious to learn more about a ski to purchase and guy downstairs running rentals w a bit of a limp said, "I'm way too busy to bother with this" went upstairs and pretty similar attitude from woman working register w dark hair / nose ring. Maybe because its a holiday and they were probably busy and likely under-staffed, it was just a bad day, but it's tough to justify going back when there are better options such as Pinnacle in town

Had an amazing time kayaking and paddle boarding on Blueberry Lake with Clearwater Sports. Kids had…read morea great time! Super relaxing and exceptional views!

Our family had an amazing kayaking tour with Sean from Clearwater Sports. There were 7 of us…read moreranging in age from 12-72. We all had a wonderful time kayaking in the Winooski. While the river was a little low, Sean was great at pointing out how to navigate. He also kept up with all of us, from the fastest to the slowest (me). Sean was a real hit with the 12 and 14 y/o grandchildren, finding the best swimming spots. He also took lots of photos and sent them to us after the tour. And I have to also mention Asa, our driver. He and Sean were a great team. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a family outing.