Stowe, Vermont — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Town in Vermont, United States.
1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Smugglers’ Notch Resort.
Served by Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (MVL).

History

Stowe is a town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States. The population was 5,223 at the 2020 census. The town lies on Vermont Routes 108 and 100. It is nicknamed "The Ski Capital of the East" and is home to Stowe Mountain Resort, a ski facility with terrain on Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont, and Spruce Peak.

Must-see attractions

Smugglers’ Notch Resort

Outdoor

Airports

Burlington International Airport (BTV) 23 mi to the centre

Burlington, VT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Detroit… (OpenFlights route data).

✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 10 direct destinations

Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, New York
United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, CRJ, Dash 8-400, ERJ, ERJ-145) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Newark, Washington*
American Airlines AA (Embraer 190, CRJ) · 2 routes: Philadelphia, Washington
US Airways US (Embraer 190, CRJ) · 2 routes: Philadelphia, Washington
Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: New York
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) 19 mi to the centre

Barre/Montpelier, VT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (MVL) 6.1 mi to the centre

Morrisville, VT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Caledonia County Airport (LLX) 34 mi to the centre

Lyndonville, VT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Northeast Kingdom International Airport (EFK) 37 mi to the centre

Newport, VT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Mountain View Farm Airport 4.2 mi to the centre

Morristown, VT, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (MVL); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Stowe, Vermont. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.