Your Fall Foliage Itinerary
September 25, 2023 by GO STOWE
With crisp, cool air and vibrant, colorful scenery, Stowe, Vermont is your picturesque destination for a cozy autumn getaway. Whether you’re here for the day or spending a few nights, there are so many things to see during your visit this fall. Don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of some of our top attractions along with a few restaurant recommendations to help you plan your perfect fall itinerary. There are plenty more beyond this list so feel free to explore our website, stop by and see us at the visitor information center or call us at (800) 467-8693.
DAY 1: SPECTACULAR VIEWS
Morning
Stowe Mountain Resort – Gondola & Auto Toll Road (Close for the season October 15)
- Gondola: 7416 Mountain Road
- Auto Toll Road: 78 Toll Road, located off Mountain Road (Route 108)
Thompson Park & Percy Farm Corn Maze (Maze closes for the season October 15)
- 2919 Mountain Road, park at Thompson Park
Lunch Options
Round Hearth Café – 39 Edson Hill Road (802) 253-7223
Piecasso Family Pizzeria – 1899 Mountain Road (802) 253-4411
Idletyme Brewing Co. – 1859 Mountain Road (802) 253-4765
Afternoon
Spear Barn – 449 Luce Hill Road
Trapp Family Lodge – 700 Trapp Hill Road
von Trapp Brewery & Bierhall – 1333 Luce Hill Road
DAY 2: YOUR FALL CLASSICS
Morning
Sunset Rock Scenic Overlook – Walking distance from Main Street
Emily’s Bridge – Where Covered Bridge Road meets Gold Brook Road
Grandview Barn – 3019 Stowe Hollow Road
Lunch Options
Skinny Pancake – 454 Mountain Road (802) 760-6588
Café on Main – 38 Main Street (802) 253-0077
Backyard – 395 Mountain Road (802) 253-9204
Afternoon
Cold Hollow Cider – 3600 Waterbury-Stowe Road Route 100
Ben & Jerry’s Factory – 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road Route 100
Waterbury Reservoir – 177 Reservoir Road, Waterbury Center, VT
- On-site rentals available through Umiak Outdoor Outfitters. No reservations are accepted for on-site rentals.
DAY 3: TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE
Morning
Moss Glen Falls – Moss Glen Falls Road off Route 100 North
Red Covered Bridge – Sterling Valley Road to Cole Hill Road
Lunch Options
Edelweiss Mountain Deli – 2251 Mountain Road (802) 253-4034
Sushi Yoshi – 1128 Mountain Road (802) 253-4135
American Flatbread – 1190 Mountain Road (802) 253-3092
Afternoon
Bingham Falls – Located off Mountain Road with pull-off parking.
Scenic drive through Smugglers’ Notch – Follow Mountain Road (Route 108)