Historic Ski Town Takes Vacation Experience to New High
Stowe, Vermont (August 1, 2006) Long regarded as the heart and soul of this legendary ski town, the village of Stowe is taking the Vermont vacation experience to a new level. Along with the multi-million dollar renovation of Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe business owners and town planners are stepping it up with everything from new sidewalks and bike lanes on Mountain Road, a state of the art indoor swimming pool, new restaurants, expanded shopping, and renovations at local lodging properties.
"The entire village is swept up in the excitement over the dramatic changes taking places up at the mountain," said Valerie Rochon, Executive Director of Stowe Area Association. "Increased skier visits at the mountain mean more people in Stowe and business people here are taking advantage of that opportunity."
New and improved in Stowe in the past year:
- New luxury villas at the Trapp Family Lodge plus a new fitness facility and indoor pool for guests.
- Extensive renovations of Topnotch Resort & Spa including room upgrades, new restaurant, outdoor pool and patio, and completely renovated spa.
- Room renovations and amenity upgrades at Stone Hill Inn and Golden Eagle Resort.
- New and renovated restaurants including Norma's at Topnotch, Hana Japanese Steakhouse, Rusty Nail, The Matterhorn, and the Stowe Inn Tavern, Steve & Erica's at Ten Acres Lodge, Piecasso, Flavor, The Restaurant Swisspot, and Pie in the Sky.
- Vast expansion and upgrade at the Swimming Hole, Stowe's indoor pool and fitness facility.
- New and expanded retail shops including Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens, Shaw's General Store "Life is Good" shop, the Body Lounge, Vermont Heritage Gifts & Crafts, BeStowed, Puddle Jumpers, Stowe Fabric & Yarn, Remember Vermont, and Col d'Lizard.
- Improvements to the village including new sidewalks and bike lanes, and new village outdoor seating and public garden spaces.
- New Vermont Festival Players theater facility.
- New 9-hole golf course at the Stoweflake Resort & Spa.
Located at the foot of Vermont's highest peak, the quintessential village of Stowe, Vermont has been hosting visitors for over 200 years. A true four-season destination, Stowe offers endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoorsfrom world-class skiing and snowboarding to an award-winning recreation path and a virtually endless trail system. The village offers over 70 unique and boutique shops, 40 restaurants, and almost 50 different lodging establishments ranging from full service resort spas to quaint bed and breakfasts. In 2006, the Stowe Area Association celebrates 70 years of welcoming guests to Stowe. For more information, please call 1-800-GO-STOWE or visit http://www.gostowe.com or http://www.stowe.travel.
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