Learn how cider is made and enjoy a free sample too! - Cold Hollow Cider Mill Established in 1974 in an historic, old Vermont barn, it has become New England's most famous cider mill and a Vermont specialty foods & crafts store. Take your family to observe cider making and enjoy free samples. Open year-round.

Eden Dog-Sled and Dog-Cart Tours - Eden Dogsledding is the premier New England Dogsled Touring Center.  People love it all four seasons.  It is unique in that we have 75 acres in the midst of 3000 of protected Vermont wilderness. Learn how to mush with Jim Blair. Harness and hitch each dog on your team then take an exhilarating ride through scenic meadows and pristine and private Vermont woodlands.

See how gourmet ice cream is made, then tickle your tastebuds with yummy samples - Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Tour, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 tour experiences in the country, costs only $3 for adults and is free for children 12 and younger. 

The Depot Street Malt Shoppe - Stowe's 50's style soda-fountain is perfect for families. Enjoy malts, frappes, sundaes and cones. Great burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Kid friendly! 253-4269; on Depot Street in the Village of Stowe Click here for more info.


Experience Rock of Ages! - Tour a granite quarry nearly 600 feet deep. Watch our artisans at the factory. See our video, explore our exhibits and bowl on our outdoor granite lane. Once you’ve seen it, you’ll want to TRY it — our new Cut-In-Stone Activity is a BLAST. Squeeze the trigger and feel the throb of air and abrasive as you cut in stone! Walk away with a great granite gift made by your own hands. Rock of Ages is a great family activity.

Bike, in-line skate or stroll on the Stowe Recreation Path - The 5.3-mile Recreation Path is paved and relatively flat, perfect for kids of all ages. The award-winning trail starts in Stowe Village, winds through meadows, and crosses the West Branch River on 11 arched wooden bridges. Five shops on or near the Recreation Path offer bicycle and snowshoe rentals. There are more than 70 children's bicycles available to rent, as well as trailers and bike seats. Or try a "trailabike," one-wheel half-bikes that attach to an adult's bicycle. Children can help pedal the trailabike or let their parents do the work when they get tired.

Appletree Learning Centers : At Apple Tree Learning Centers we offer expert entertainment for kids and families visiting Stowe. Children can join Vacation Adventures by the week or by the day. Apple Tree Discovery programs can provide your family with the adventure that works for you. Families vacationing in Stowe can enjoy full-day or half-day Discoveries designed around your family's interests, abilities and schedule. Join us for snow shoe tracking, sleigh rides, sledding, cross-country skiing, indoor rock climbing, and much more.

Sled Dog Activities for Kids and Families Peace Pups carting and scootering for the young and the young at heart. If you are a dog lover visiting the Stowe area and need to get your dog fix Peace Pups may be just the ticket. Our Siberian Huskies are living examples of how they can be working dogs and pets at the same time. All of our Huskies are well socialized and just love to be petted. Our rides are suitable for all ages and we’ve had guests on our rides as young as two months old and as old as ninety four years old.

Trapp Family Lodge and Resort is a 2,400 acre natural playground. Trapp Family Lodge, offering rooms, suites, Guest Houses and Villas - something to accommodate any family size. The Mountain Kids Club activities include guided hikes, swimming, fishing, games and rock climbing in the summer months. In the winter enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on 100km of trails, ski lessons, snowman contests, bon fires and much more. Truly a family destination that offers activities for all ages.

Once Upon a Time Toys Once Upon a Time Toys is a small Specialty Toy Store located on the Mountain Road. Once Upon a Time has been offering high quality educational toys from around the world for over 15 years.

Yellow Turtle Clothes & Gifts Yellow Turtle features unique and wonderful clothing for kids of all sizes.Traditional or trendy, they have what you & your kids want! Their specialty is outdoor clothing and accessories.