Stowe in Fall - Leaf-Peeping Hikes, the Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour & the Best Cider in Vermont

We're taking you to Stowe, Vermont, our 50th and final U.S. state! We saved Vermont for last so we could see it at peak fall foliage, and it did not disappoint. We share leaf-peeping hikes and waterfalls, covered bridges, maple farms, cider flights, iconic attractions like the Ben & Jerry's factory tour, a day trip to Burlington, and the coziest cabin we called home for the five day trip. Highlights of this Stowe episode: How to get to Stowe and when to go for peak foliage Where to stay in Stowe Mount Washington Auto Road (New Hampshire) Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks & the Vermont State House in Montpelier Tasting the finest cider and wine at Stowe Cider, Citizen Cider, Ellison Estate Vineyard, and Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Gold Brook Covered Bridge (Emily's Bridge) Stowe Pinnacle hike & Moss Glen Falls Stowe Village, Von Trapp Family Lodge & The Alchemist Burlington day trip: Colchester Causeway, Church Street Marketplace & Citizen Cider Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour Dinner at Hen of the Wood Smugglers' Notch scenic drive & Bingham Falls Mount Mansfield, Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm & the Stowe Recreation Path Cabot Creamery & Cold Hollow Cider Mill Where to stay in Stowe: Mountain Pines Cabin (hosted): a private 4-bedroom post-and-beam cabin with a hot tub and gas fireplace, minutes from Stowe Village. Book direct and use code TRAVELSQUAD for 10% off stays of 3+ nights booked before January 31, 2027. Topnotch Resort  Von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort  Check out our Stowe Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend including some we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Find a great flight deal to nearby Burlington or Boston with Thrifty Traveler Premium's flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription. Thank you to our amazing partners in this episode: Mountain Pines, Stowe Cider, Citizen Cider, Ellison Estate Vineyard, and Cold Hollow Cider Mill. All opinions are our own. —--------------------------------------- Shop: Trip Itineraries & Amazon Storefront Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at [email protected] to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!