Small Group Tour in Stowe, Vermont
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This 7-hour tour begins with a trip to Waterbury and Stowe, where we will visit a number of popular local attractions. Treat your taste buds at the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory and Cold Hollow Cider Mill, then visit the historic von Trapp Family Lodge — the same Von Trapp family that inspired The Sound of Music. Our Vermont tours visit only the most interesting locations, such as a scenic drive to the top of Smugglers’ Notch State Park. You will also have a chance to explore Stowe village. Join me in exploring Vermont! Gratuities: Your day tour cost does not include a gratuity for your tour guide/driver.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pick-up
- Designated driver/guide for the duration of the tour
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission Ticket to Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour
What's not
- Gratuities
- Lunch (available for purchase)
Itinerary
Our first stop will be at the Ben & Jerry’s Factory in Waterbury. There, you will take 30-minute tour which includes a short film about their history, followed by a guided walkthrough of the production facilities, ending with free samples of their latest flavor! After the factory tour, there will be time to explore the gift shop.
Our next stop of the day will be the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, also in Waterbury Center. Cold Hollow is one of Vermont’s leading producers of apple cider, but they also carry a number of other Vermont-made products as well, such as maple syrup and other specialty items. The first thing you will notice when entering Cold Hollow Cider Mill is the amazing smell of fresh apples being transformed into cider. The aroma always reminds us of Autumn, but fortunately for us, Cold Hollow Cider Mill is open year ’round! Once inside, you can help yourself to free samples of their freshly made cider. And of course, there is plenty of food for sale as well. (You will not want to leave without trying a hot cider donut!)
After Cold Hollow Cider Mill, we will drive to Stowe to visit the Trapp Family Lodge. The Trapp Family Lodge sits on 2,500 acres of land, with breathtaking scenic views of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The Von Trapp Family (from “The Sound of Music” fame) chose this location as their home because its scenery is reminiscent their native Austria. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a welcome sign that reads “The Trapp Family invites you to share a little of Austria, a lot of Vermont.”
After leaving the Trapp Family Lodge, we will take a scenic drive through *Smugglers’ Notch State Park. This narrow pass through Vermont’s Green Mountains features a steep and winding road, with impressive views of 1,000 foot cliffs above. As its name suggests, Smugglers’ Notch was originally used to smuggle various goods in and out of the country. Nowadays this area attracts visitors for its scenic beauty alone. * Smugglers’ Notch is closed in Winter. In its place, we will visit: Emily’s Covered Bridge, and a scenic ride through Stowe Hollow.
Finally, our last visit of the day will be in downtown Stowe. With a population of just over 4,300 people, this village is home to many events throughout the Summer, including a hot air balloon festival and many different arts and crafts shows. Here you will find many local artisan shops featuring art, jewelry, clothing, gifts, and number of award-winning specialty foods. There is even a Ski and Snowboard Museum, of interest to those who enjoy downhill Winter sports.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Trip of a lifetime.
What a wonderful day trip we had to Stowe and Waterbury. Natalia was so warm and welcoming from the time she picked us up from our hotel. Her knowledge of Vermont and her love for this area is very apparent. She cared for us so well and made sure that our trip was so enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this trip and with Natalia it was the icing on the cake.
5Stowe Tour
We booked a day tour to Stowe and our Guide Natalia is amazing from start to finish.She is so knowledgeable about Vermont and it’s beautiful sites:Natalia is very passionate about her work & you can tell her love of Vermont which she calls her Home.I would highly recommend booking a tour with this Company & of course with Natalia.
5Great tour with Vermontology!
Excellent tour of the sites and countryside in and around Stowe! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and fun, and she adapted the tour to our interests. We were able to sample wonderful food, travel the back roads with covered bridges and gorgeous scenery, and learn about Vermont. We have done small group tours in many places, but this was the most enjoyable. Highly recommend Vermontology!
5Highly recommend tours offered by Vermontology
A most enjoyable tour of Vermont. I highly recommend Vermontology for anyone wanting a good overview of this beautiful state!
5Memorable and Fantastic!
It was cloudy and drizzling majority of the day when we visited Waterbury and Stowe. Nevertheless, we had so much fun and had an amazing time exploring Vermont with our Vermontology tour guide Natalia. Jick & Hope
5Discover Why You Love VT
Natalia was wonderful! Knowledgeable and engaging, she was a fantastic guide and the tour was a perfect blend of a genuine local experience with a professionally organized sequence, schedule, and script. Vermont is now a go-to travel destination for us, and that’s thanks to Natalia!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Vermontology Guided Tours
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Moderate walking required
About Stowe
Stowe is a Vermont village at the foot of Mount Mansfield, the state's highest peak, with a white-steepled centre, a ski area and a long recreation path.
A white-steepled church marks the centre of Stowe, a village of inns, galleries and shops with Mount Mansfield, at 1,339 metres the highest point in Vermont, filling the skyline behind. The Stowe Recreation Path, a paved trail of more than eight kilometres, follows the West Branch of the Little River through meadows and woods on the edge of the village.
Top-ranked sights in Stowe: Smugglers’ Notch State Park.