- The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Smugglers Notch, Vermont, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Art Gallery.
- From Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road to Smugglers Notch State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Smugglers Notch and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, Stowe, South Burlington and Montpelier.
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Zig-zagging its way to the top of Mount Mainsfield, the Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road offers incredible scenic views. After a 4.5 mile drive, travelers reach the top and enjoy looking out over Lake Champlain.
2.5 Miles
Accessed via the Green Mountain Byway, Smugglers Notch State Park features a narrow pass flanked by 1000 ft cliffs, originally used as a smuggling route to Canada. Features campgrounds, biking, rock climbing and picnic areas, with access to Bingham Falls.
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Eco-adventures are the focus of ArborTrek Canopy Adventures. The activities can range from serene to extreme with the most popular being the notable zip line canopy tour which covers more than 4,500 feet of zip lines.
3.4 Miles
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5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
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Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Touring Center offers almost 28 miles of groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, and 19 miles of backcountry terrain. They also offer a concession stand and shop to buy equipment and supplies.
4.6 Miles
A mountain peak in the shape of a face in profile, Mount Mansfield features hiking trails, driving access, or a gondola ride in summer and autumn to reach the summit. Includes a restaurant and shop at the top.
5.3 Miles
Gentle Giants Sleigh & Carriage Rides offers guided, horse-drawn history tours . Peregron and Belgian Draft horses lead a variety of wagons with up to 12 passengers on a winding, wooded trail.
5.5 Miles
Almost entirely forested, Wiessner Woods is a public access park that has several trails running through it for hiking, nature viewing, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Black bears do live in the area though so the public is advised to use caution.
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The Smugglers' Notch Distillery is situated at the foot of infamous Smugglers' Notch where many bootleggers used to run alcohol through the Vermont mountain pass. The distillery was founded in 2006 and upholds the area tradition of making spirits one small batch at a time.
6.9 Miles
An ideal place for a long walk, Sterling Falls Gorge offers beautiful nature scenes and views. While walking, nature enthusiasts will see a variety of plants and trees along with water falls and unique rock formations.
7.1 Miles
Designed to reflect a real golf environment with sand traps, fairway hazards and obstacles, Stowe Golf Park is an 18-hole family putting course landscaped in a garden style.