| freebies include parking, a ski shuttle and tea/coffee available in the lobby. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. opposite little river, this stowe hotel is 2 miles from gold brook covered bridge and 8 miles from the ski slopes of stowe mountain resort. there's also a conference center and a meeting room. continental breakfast (fee) is served in a wood-paneled restaurant. simple, air-conditioned rooms offer free wi-fi, fridges and cable tv. other amenities include an indoor and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as 3 hot tubs, a game/arcade room and ski storage
Burlington International Airport 41 min
Gold Brook Covered Bridge (5 min)
Bridge with walnut-stained gable ends built in the mid-19th century, linked to local folklore. Bingham Falls (13 min)
Waterfall in Mt. Mansfield State Forest with deep pools & gorges housing wildlife & a trail network. Mount Mansfield (18 min)
Ski resorts, hiking trails & other recreational activity centered around the state's highest peak. Bolton Valley Resort (29 min)
Slopeside resort featuring low-key rooms & condos, a ski shop, pool & several dining options. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum (7 min)
Founded in 1988, this history museum offers exhibits of ski/snowboard equipment, clothing & artwork. Cold Hollow Cider Mill (8 min)
Charming spot with a bakery known for cider donuts, plus a market for syrups & other Vermont goods. Stowe Mountain Resort (15 min)
Ski resort with 2 mountains & more than 100 trails, plus shops, eateries, golf & lodging. Smugglers Notch State Park Campground (19 min)
Narrow, winding pass through the Green Mountains, with a campground, hiking trails & rock climbing. Smugglers Notch (19 min)
Landmark pass in the Green Mountains, home to ski resorts with year-round recreation. Stowe Pinnacle (11 min)
Hiking and mountain Smugglers' Notch Resort (24 min)
Modern condo units in a scenic mountain setting with casual dining & year-round activities. Little River State Park (25 min)
Popular spot for hiking, biking & camping, plus boat rentals, fishing & swimming at a reservoir. Moss Glen Falls (11 min)
Scenic hiking trails offer sweeping views of this cascading waterfall, with gorges & pools below. Cady Hill Forest (4 min)
Recreational property on 258 wooded acres, with a multi-use trail network, kiosk & parking lot. Helen Day Art Center (6 min)
Art center & galleries in an 1861 Greek Revival building open for exhibitions, events & classes. | 
