How to Find Hotels in Stowe, Vermont

Home to the Von Trapp family and made famous by the "Sound of Music" movie, Stowe has become known for more than just yodelling. Visit this Vermont city and see for yourself what a vacation in New England is really about.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cool cotton clothing, for hot muggy summer days
• Warm wool clothing and winter gear for freezing weather and snow in the winter months

Know Your Destination

1. Experience the legendary fall foliage of Stowe, Vermont by visiting during the end of September or the beginning of October.

2. Come see Vermont's highest peak, Mt. Mansfield, which is located right next to Stowe.

3. Prepare for rain, because Stowe is known for having the most precipitation in the state of Vermont.

Getting Around in Stowe

4. Travel by boat. Excursion boats travel to all points in New England.

5. Charter a private plane, if you want to land at the Morrisville/Stowe Airport. Otherwise you will need to fly into Burlington, Vermont and find transportation to Stowe.

6. Hop on Amtrak if you are traveling to Stowe from New York or Philadelphia.

7. Get on a Vermont Transit vehicle if you want service to Montpelier. From there, you can rent a car and drive into Stowe.

8. Arrive in Stowe and take the free Mountain Road Shuttle, which will take you to the local ski area.

Find Accommodations in Stowe

9. To book accommodations, contact Stowe Area Association at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

10. Booking early to secure accommodations for Vermont's famous fall foliage season. Expect rates for this time of year to increase to $134 to $250 per night.

11. Visit Stowe during the summer and pay $109 to $299 per night.

12. Stay in economical accommodations by traveling to Stowe during early or late ski season. Costs per night for this time of year is $89 to $239 per night.

13. Think about staying in an apartment during your stay in Stowe. Located in the midst of Stowe's ski area, rental accommodations run about $189 to $309 per night.

Tips & Warnings

• Think about traveling during a slower time of year. You will find this will save you from the frustration of fighting the crowds.
• Ask your hotel if they offer any package deals. These will often include all of your meals.
• Take special notice of what the weather will be during the time of year you are planning on traveling to Stowe. Winter experiences freezing and snowy weather, while the summer months are quite hot and humid.