Where to stay near Stowe

Researched October 27, 2026 for the 2026–27 season10 sources, 6 official

The short answer

Stay at Spruce Peak to ski from your door — the Lodge at Spruce Peak is Stowe’s only ski-in/ski-out luxury resort. The Mountain Road (Route 108) runs 7.5 miles from the village to the lifts, lined with resorts, inns and restaurants and served by a free shuttle. Stowe village has the historic Main Street and the most to do off the mountain.

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Ski-in/ski-out
Spruce Peak

The Lodge at Spruce Peak, at the resort’s village.

Families
Spruce Peak

Cubs Childcare is at the Spruce Peak Adventure Center.

Resorts & inns
The Mountain Road (Route 108)

Stoweflake, Topnotch and more on the free shuttle route.

A real New England village
Stowe village

Main Street shops, restaurants and the 1833 Green Mountain Inn.

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Stowe’s areas, compared

Slopeside village

Spruce Peak

Lifts: Spruce Peak’s lifts, plus the Over Easy Gondola across to Mount Mansfield[1]
Ski-in/ski-outFamiliesSplurge stays

Why stay here

  • Cubs Childcare is at the Adventure Center at Spruce Peak.[2]
  • The Over Easy Gondola links Spruce Peak with the Mount Mansfield side, with loading at both ends.[1]
  • The village has restaurants including Alpine Hall, Tipsy Trout and Pico Taco, plus the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center.[3]

Watch out for

  • No overnight parking in the resort lots.[4]

Places to stay here

  • The Lodge at Spruce Peak — “Stowe’s only ski-in, ski-out luxury resort,” at the center of the village.[5]Check prices

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Resorts on the shuttle route

The Mountain Road (Route 108)

No lifts — bus or drive
Full-service resortsNot driving to the liftsRestaurants nearby

Why stay here

  • Runs about 7.5 miles from Stowe village up to the resort.[3]
  • The free Mountain Road Shuttle runs from the village up Route 108 to the Spruce Peak and Mansfield bases — about every 20 minutes on weekends and holidays and every 30 on weekdays, on the 2026–27 schedule.[6]
  • The shuttle runs November 27, 2026 through April 4, 2027.[7]
  • Boutiques and restaurants line the road.[8]

Places to stay here

  • Topnotch Resort — At 4000 Mountain Road, with direct access to the Stowe Recreation Path.[9,8]Check prices
  • Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa — On the Mountain Road, with suites and townhouses.[8]Check prices

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Historic Main Street

Stowe village

No lifts — bus or drive
CouplesShops and restaurantsNon-skiers in the group

Why stay here

  • A walkable Main Street with shops and Shaw’s General Store, open since 1895.[8]
  • The free Mountain Road Shuttle stops at Stowe Town Hall and the Commodores Inn.[6]

Watch out for

  • The lifts are about 7.5 miles up the Mountain Road.[3]

Places to stay here

  • Green Mountain Inn — At 18 Main Street, open since 1833, near where Route 100 meets the Mountain Road.[10]Check prices
  • Commodores Inn — A stop on the free Mountain Road Shuttle.[6]Check prices

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Getting around Stowe

  • The free Mountain Road Shuttle links Stowe village, the Mountain Road and both base areas, November 27, 2026 – April 4, 2027.[6,7]
  • Stowe is 40 miles from Vermont’s largest airport (Burlington, BTV) and 17 miles from I-89.[4]
  • Amtrak serves Waterbury, 17 miles from the resort.[4]

Questions people ask

Is there ski-in/ski-out lodging at Stowe?+

Yes — the Lodge at Spruce Peak, which Stowe calls its only ski-in, ski-out luxury resort.[5]

Should I stay in Stowe village or on the Mountain Road?+

The village has the historic Main Street, shops and restaurants; the Mountain Road puts you closer to the lifts at resorts like Topnotch and Stoweflake. Both are on the free Mountain Road Shuttle.[8,6,9]

Can you get around Stowe without a car?+

Largely, yes. Amtrak runs to Waterbury, 17 miles from the resort, and the free Mountain Road Shuttle runs every 20–30 minutes between the village and both base areas in winter.[4,6]

Where should families stay at Stowe?+

At Spruce Peak. The Lodge at Spruce Peak is ski-in/ski-out, and Cubs Childcare is at the Spruce Peak Adventure Center.[5,2]

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Sources

Every fact above links to where it came from. We re-check these before each season. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

  1. [1] Stowe Mountain Resort — Wikipedia. Read October 27, 2026.
  2. [2] Cubs Care Information — Stowe Mountain Resort (Vail Resorts) · official. Read October 27, 2026.
  3. [3] Getting Here — Spruce Peak · official. Read October 21, 2026.
  4. [4] Getting Here & Parking — Stowe Mountain Resort (Vail Resorts) · official. Read October 27, 2026.
  5. [5] Stowe Hotels & Lodging — Stowe Mountain Resort (Vail Resorts) · official. Read October 21, 2026.
  6. [6] The Mountain Road Shuttle (Route 108) — Rural Community Transportation, 2026–27 schedule · official. Read October 27, 2026.
  7. [7] Mountain Road Shuttle — Stowe Area Association (GoStowe), 2026–27 season · official. Read October 21, 2026.
  8. [8] Town Guide: Stowe — Vermont Magazine, November 2020. Read October 21, 2026.
  9. [9] Topnotch Resort & Spa — Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Read October 21, 2026.
  10. [10] Green Mountain Inn — Wikipedia. Read October 21, 2026.