Romantic Getaways in Vermont
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The location is fairly isolated and this was appealing to us as we wanted some seclusion. The motel is within walking distance to a bike rental shop, so one of our most repeated activities was bike riding on the scenic mountain paths near the motel.

We went in the fall, so we could ride through the vibrantly colored trees and over leaf-filled paths. We even rode past a huge cornfield which made me feel even more a part of nature. The temperature was cool enough that we enjoyed the hot tub on site as well as the heated swimming pool.

It was very romantic to relax in a hammock under the trees as they dropped their colorful leaves and take in the great view of Mount Mansfield.

There is a lot to do in the Stowe area so it’s an excellent idea for romantic getaways in Vermont. We spent some time at the Von Trapp Family Lodge property. The lodge itself is open to guests, so you can take a stroll through the library, small dining area, and lounge. The property is set amidst colorful trees and foliage as well. The view from the lodge is breathtaking.

Mountains surround the entire area, and the view is pretty expansive and wide open. Another way we passed the time was driving through Mount Mansfield and other mountainous roads.

We stopped at different scenic areas, Smuggler’s Notch being one of the best. There were jagged rocks, small caves, and mazes throughout the side of the mountain. The beautiful quartz on the mountainside was enough to keep me occupied for hours!

We ate at a few small restaurants in Stowe, but the best experience was at the Commodores Inn. It is a fairly good sized restaurant that serves high quality buffet style food. The food was phenomenal, and there were tons of choices. But the ambiance in the restaurant was the real show stopper.

Since we went in October, it was decorated for Halloween, but they decorate for all the major holidays. It was absolutely the most creatively decorated place I’ve ever seen. There was not an area in the restaurant that did not have some autumn or Halloween themed décor.

It was beautiful and busy and festive and eye-pleasing all at once. If there was ever a reason to go to Stowe, seeing the way the Commodores Inn decorates would be it.

Stowe offers so much in the line of entertainment and beauty. I have been to many tourist-type vacation spots, but Stowe will always be my very favorite. There is just something comforting and homey about vacationing in the middle of a majestic mountain range. Our romantic getaways in Vermont was the perfect vacation idea for us.

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