No Stowe ski vacation is truly complete without a trip to The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum . Their “ Origins ” exhibit tells the story of the formative stages of the ski industry in the Green Mountain State . The Stowe Historical Society honors Stowe ’ s earliest years through thoughtfully-arranged exhibits . Artifacts , postcards , and pictures from bygone eras paint a vivid portrait of life in Vermont in times past . After perusing the gallery ’ s permanent collection , head to Shaw ’ s General Store on Main Street to browse an immense reserve of amusing gifts . Open since 1895 , Shaw ’ s General store is a classically styled country store that provides a firsthand taste of 19th century nostalgia .
7PM As the day winds down , the sizzling stoves of Stowe ’ s premier restaurants await your arrival . Make a reservation at Whip Bar & Grill or Harrison ’ s Restaurant & Bar to enjoy tasty and creative haute-cuisine in the bustling heart of Stowe Village . Discriminating wine enthusiasts will fawn over the extensive lineup of international wines at Cork Wine Bar & Market . Patrons can either take their bottles home or enjoy a glass on-site with a scrumptiously divine meal . At The Roost , a team of proficient and resourceful chefs utilize locally-sourced ingredients to craft a broad and flavorsome menu that boldly represents the best culinary aspects of Northern Vermont .
The Roost is located within the grounds of Topnotch Resort , a grand and sophisticated vacation destination that offers its guests a refreshingly contemporary take on countryside hospitality . In the wintertime , horse-drawn sleigh carriages provide Topnotch guests with a quintessential Northern Vermont holiday experience . The resort has direct access to the Stowe Recreation Path , and multiple indoor & outdoor swimming pools . In the warmer months , a world-class on-site tennis academy draws athletes from far and wide to train at the Topnotch program .
Topnotch ’ s overarching country-chic aesthetic is visibly present in the rustic color palette of its plush suites and the
modern decorative accents throughout its restaurant and patio areas . Whether your vacation plans call for a restorative family retreat or a resplendent romantic getaway , a stay at Topnotch Resort will certainly live up to its name .
Before you call it a night , be sure to treat yourself to a slice of The Roost ’ s apple tart or a decadent brownie sundae . Why not take it to-go to enjoy at your leisure in your room ? You are on vacation , after all .
SUNDAY
8AM Sunday breakfast in Stowe is tough to beat . Stop by Butler ’ s Pantry in Stowe Village for some delectable buttermilk pancakes doused in Vermont Maple Syrup , and follow it up with a revitalizing cortado or coffee from Black Cap Coffee & Beer . As you sip your fresh-brewed beverage of choice , enjoy a final ramble through downtown Stowe Village . The time has now come to acquaint yourself with the flourishing “ StoweBury ” area that connects Southern Stowe to Waterbury . vermont
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