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Outdoors · Fall Foliage Peak - Vermont & New Hampshire in Stowe
Stowe, Vermont · 3-day plan · 8 places
A 3-day plan for Stowe with times, tips, and extras beyond the spine.
3-day Stowe itinerary
Tap a stop to see it on the map. Adjust freely once it’s your trip.
Day 1Day 1 — Arrive & Peak Views
Idletyme
4.7
1859 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Tip — Coffee & pastries to fuel up
Mount Mansfield
4.8
Mt Mansfield, Underhill, VT 05489, USA
Tip — Gondola or auto road for foliage payoff
Shaw's General Store
4.5
54 Main St, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Tip — Grab postcards & local souvenirs
Day 2Day 2 — Waterfalls & Scenic Drives
Moss Glen Falls
4.8
Moss Glen Falls, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Tip — Arrive early to beat crowds; upper viewpoint first
Smuggler's Notch Picnic Area
5.0
Unnamed Road, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Tip — Scenic notch drive with trailhead options
Day 3Day 3 — Fields & Recreation
Percy Farm Corn Maze
4.7
2919 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Tip — 45-minute corn maze with Mount Mansfield backdrop
Stowe Recreation Path
Stowe Recreation Path, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Tip — 5.3-mile riverside loop to wrap your visit
Where to go in Stowe
8 places across 2 lists — options beyond the day plan.
On the plan
Vermont's tallest waterfall drops 125 feet through a narrow gorge—a 10-minute walk from the lot that's worth the autumn crowds. Hit the upper viewpoint first, or come at sunrise if the parking lot is jammed.
This 5.3-mile riverside loop through fields and woods is the town's best low-key ramble, perfect for wrapping up your visit without a climbing commitment.
Order the Imperial IPA and famous pretzels on the dog-friendly patio, which somehow holds summer vibes even in fall—though hours are seasonal, so check ahead.
Vermont's highest peak rewards you with unmatched foliage views; choose between hiking (3.5–6 miles), the auto toll road ($35+), or the gondola ($60) depending on your time and knees.
The corn maze takes about 45 minutes to solve with Mount Mansfield as your backdrop and goats grazing nearby—park at Thompson Park and walk over from the rec path.
Downtown souvenir stop for Vermont postcards and local goods; hit it in the afternoon after you've earned something to take home.
One of the state's most scenic drives cuts through historic smuggling routes with multiple trailheads branching off—go early and remember it closes seasonally.
More to explore
Black Cap Coffee & Bakery - espresso, lattes, sandwiches, pastries
Grab a maple latte and breakfast sandwich here before heading out—Main Street foot traffic is solid, and you can scope the town while you eat.