Stowe/Smuggler's Notch |
It's true,
in the Stowe-Smuggler's Notch Region the hills are alive with
the sounds of gaiety, not only during Winter's reign but throughout
the entire year. In this premier recreation area are the Mount
Mansfield (where the first ski chair lift was used in New England in 1940),
Smugglers' Notch and Stowe Mountain resorts for all types of
winter activities and summer activities including a 2300 foot
Alpine Slide, and Gondola rides up Mount Mansfield for breathtaking
views of the surrounding locale. There are also 14 covered bridges
in the region, more than any other region in Vermont.
Things to See and Do
Attractions
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Boyden
Valley Winery in Cambridge; a fourth generation farm producing
international award Vermont grape wines, fruit wines using
apples and berries, hard cider, and their own maple syrup.
Tours of the vineyards and fermentation room. Wine tasting,
and specialty products.
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Trapp
Family Lodge in Stowe- kids activities and sugarhouse.
Purported to be America's first touring center. Admission
charge.
Covered Bridges
Mill, Junction
of Lower covered bridge is located in Belvidere, VT (Lamoille
County). Build data unknown. Spans Calavole Brook, west off
Route 109. Morgan
or Upper covered bridge is located in Belvidere, VT (Lamoille
County). Built in 1887, this bridge crosses the North Branch
of the Lamoille River on Town Highway 2, off Route 109. Gates Farm
or Little covered bridge is located in Cambridge, VT (Lamoille
County). Built in 1897. Spans the Seymour River on a farm road
which is visible from Route 15. Poland
or Junction covered bridge is located in Cambridge, VT (Lamoille
County). Built in 1887, this bridge spans the Lamoille River.
Located north off Route 15 bypass to Route 109. Grist Mill,
Scott or Bryant covered bridge is located in Cambridge, VT (Lamoille
County). This bridge, whose build data is unknown, spans the
Brewster River on Canyon Road. Power House
or School Street covered bridge is located in Johnson, VT (Lamoille
County). Originally built in c.1870, this bridge was rebuilt
in 2002. Spans the Gihon River on School Street in Johnson Village. Scribner
or Mudget covered bridge is located in Johnson, VT (Lamoille
County). Build data unknown. Spans the Gihon River off Route
100C. Red or
Sterling covered bridge is located in Morristown, VT (Lamoille
County). Built in 1896, this bridge spans Sterling Brook and
is located on Cole Hill Road. Emily's,
Stowe Hollow or Gold Brook covered bridge is located in Stowe,
VT (Lamoille County). Build in 1844, this bridge spans Gold
Brook on Gold Brook Road off Route 100. Village
or Church Street covered bridge is located in Waterville, VT
(Lamoille County). Built c.1877. Spans the Kelly River off Route
109. Montgomery,
Lower or Potter covered bridge is located in Waterville, VT
(Lamoille County). Built c.1870, spanning the North Branch of
the Lamoille River on Montgomery Bridge Road. Jaynes,
Upper or Codding Hollow covered bridge is located in Waterville,
VT (Lamoille County). Built c.1877, spanning the North Branch
of the Lamoille River on Codding Hollow Road, off Route 109
north of Waterville. Fisher
covered bridge is located in Wolcott, VT (Lamoille County).
Built in 1908, this bridge is a railroad bridge which spans
the Lamoille River off Route 15.
Locations
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Historic
Stowe Village maintains the charm and appearance of a
traditional New England mountain village, much of which is
on the National Register of Historic Places. Four star resorts,
charming B&Bs, and century old inns.
Museums
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Noyes
House Museum in Morrisville displays period memorabilia
and artifacts of life in Vermont's bygone times.
Outdoor Activities
Auto Toll
Road at Mount Mansfield. Exciting, exhilarating trip up the
serpentine road to the summit ridge where the view is absolutely
breathtaking. Although you are now above the tree line, the
autumn foliage view below is beyond description. Stowe Mountain
Resorts providing exciting fun for the whole family throughout
the year. The awesome view on the Gondola Ride up Mount Mansfield,
the Alpine Slide down 2300 feet at Spruce Peak in the spring,
summer and autumn months; then in winter the snow fun begins--skiing,
cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, or just snuggling
up before a fireplace and dream of tomorrow.
Parks & Trails
Elmore
State Park in the hamlet of Lake Elmore a great place for family
activities as biking, hiking, boating, picnicking and swimming
against the backdrop of Mount Elmore. -
Smugglers'
Notch State Park at Mount Mansfield has a namesake's history.
When President Jefferson enacted forbidding trade with Canada,
Vermonters smuggled goods through the narrow mountain pass.
Later, the Notch was an escape passageway for slaves, and
later for liquor smuggling during Prohibition. Now, although
the hike through the pass is sometimes challenging, the accomplishment
and the majestic view is worth the effort. The cold moist
atmosphere is home to alpine species of plants found nowhere
else in Vermont. Miles of hiking trails, camping sites,rest
rooms await the adventurer.
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