home Plan Your Stowe Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Mountain village golf with craft beer, covered bridges, and peak foliage
Stowe is Vermont's premier resort town with mountain golf, a thriving craft beer scene, and some of the best fall foliage in America. Play courses framed by Mount Mansfield, hit the Stowe Recreation Path for morning runs, and spend evenings at farm-to-table restaurants and cozy brewpubs. Peak foliage season (late Sept-mid Oct) is unforgettable.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Stowe — curated for groups.
4 coursesSummer, Fall BTV (45 min drive)<10k population
Courses Where to Stay cabin Sleeps 10-16
$600-$2200/night
Mountain Road / Stowe Mountain Resort area
hot tub fire pit mountain views ski-in access game room
lodge Sleeps 8-14
$500-$1500/night
Stowe Village / Route 100
restaurant spa pool fire pit
Dining
Hen of the Wood $$$$ farm-to-table James Beard-nominated restaurant in a restored grist mill — mushroom toast is legendary
Doc Ponds $$ casual Stowe local favorite with smash burgers, craft beer, and a killer patio scene
The Bench $$ casual Upscale pub food and cocktails on Mountain Road — group-friendly with big tables
Michael's on the Hill $$$$ upscale European-inspired fine dining with panoramic mountain views — big-night dinner spot
Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge $$ italian Wood-fired pizza and cocktails in Stowe Village — casual group dinner that always delivers
Harrison's Restaurant $$$ steakhouse Rustic Vermont steakhouse with NY sirloin, bone-in ribeye, and Vermont Wagyu in a mountain-town setting
4.4 stars Nightlife
The Matterhorn Late Night dive Legendary Stowe bar since the 1960s — sushi upstairs, live music and dancing downstairs
Idletyme Brewing Company brewpub Stowe Village craft brewery with house beers and a cozy taproom vibe
The Alchemist Brewery brewpub Home of the legendary Heady Topper DIPA — the beer pilgrimage alone is worth the trip
Charlie B's at Stoweflake Late Night sports bar Low-key resort bar with craft cocktails, pub games, and big screens for game nights
Activities The Alchemist Brewery Visit brewery 2-3 hours $10-$30/pp
Pilgrimage for Heady Topper and Focal Banger — the best IPA in America brewed right here
Stowe Recreation Path hiking 2-3 hours $5-$10/pp
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River — walk, run, or bike past covered bridges
Stowe Zip Line & Canopy Tour zipline 2-3 hours $65-$95/pp
Zip through the forest canopy with views of Mount Mansfield — 2+ hours of high-wire fun
Cold Hollow Cider Mill distillery 1-2 hours $0-$20/pp
Free cider tastings and fresh cider donuts — essential Vermont stop on the drive in
Fly Fishing the Lamoille River fishing half day $150-$250/pp
Guided fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout on Vermont's best river