There’s no place better than Vermont for artisanal cheeses, but we opted for ours in unmelted form on a charcuterie plate at Roost. Local favorite Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge-named one of Travel + Leisure’s favorite places to grab a slice-brings the feel of a wood oven outside with several circular setups. Sushi Yoshi’s new patio has festive strung lights and a convenient complimentary shuttle service for those who want to warm up with sake or a spicy cocktail. Several eateries expanded their outdoor dining options this year, including a few with fire pits. The whole 5.3 miles of the paved trail-which spans all the way from Topnotch to quaint Stowe Village-was a little too ambitious for one day and with a tot in tow, but provided good intel about the restaurants and shops dotting the path. We opted to get James snuggled into our hiking backpack to explore the Stowe Recreation Path, easily accessible by a five-minute walk down the road. Thrills are easy to find just across the street thanks to Topnotch’s partnership with a local outfitter whose winter rentals include downhill and cross-country skiing, mountain-biking, and snowshoeing. We put the corralled pony rides on our family to-do list for next year (once James can walk) and went to settle in. The gentle giants are part of the resort’s equestrian center, which offers trail rides, carriage rides, and winter sleigh extravaganzas complete with jingle bells and snuggly blankets. Nestled in a 120-acre wooded glade at the foothills of Mount Mansfield-the state’s highest peak-the 68-room property is just the right combination of rustic relaxation and refinement.īut before we were able to admire the impressive facade, accessed via a storybook winding path, we were already put into holiday mode thanks to the white draft horses and bright-red sleighs just across the way.
There’s no need to worry about all the modern accoutrements like cell service once you get to Topnotch Resort, a more intimate alpine experience than some of the region’s 300-room-plus mega ski campuses. We threw our hiking boots (and booties) in the car and headed to dreamy Stowe. With a baby, we knew skiing would be impossible, but that can’t squelch the allure of a cozy fairisle sweater, artisanal eats, and soft adventure. This is the beginning of the type of quiet getaway we prefer-one that’s less about sarongs and sand versus putting on roof racks and snow tires.
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