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Family-Friendly Restaurants

🍽️ Family-Friendly Restaurants for Kids in Stowe, VT

6 kid-friendly restaurants, cafes, and ice cream shops rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Stowe

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von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort resort hotel in Stowe, VT🧗 Adventure
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Nestled in the Green Mountains, the legendary von Trapp Family Lodge offers families an authentic Austrian alpine experience with year-round outdoor adventures. Kids will love the scenic chairlift rides in summer, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails in winter, plus special family events that bring the Sound of Music legacy to life in a stunning mountain setting.

🕑 Half-day to full-day (or multi-day stay)
Snug Valley Farm farm in Stowe, VT🌾 Farm
Photo: Snug Valley Farm
5.0(13)$

Snug Valley Farm is a quintessential Vermont fall destination that delivers all the autumn magic families crave. This seasonal farm attraction offers pumpkin picking straight from the patch, a challenging corn maze for adventurous kids, and hands-on farm activities that give children a real taste of agricultural life in the beautiful Stowe region.

🕑 2-3 hours
Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop in Stowe, VT🍦 Ice Cream
Photo: Lisa Willford
4.5(10,984)$$

The Ben & Jerry's Factory in Stowe offers an interactive 30-minute guided tour where kids can watch ice cream being made through observation windows, learn about the company's quirky history, and enjoy a free sample at the end. The highlight for many families is the whimsical Flavor Graveyard outside, where discontinued flavors get their own hilarious headstones, making for great photo opportunities and giggles.

🕑 1.5-2 hours (including 30-minute tour, Flavor Graveyard visit, and Scoop Shop stop)
🍽️ Restaurant
4.6(16)$$

Savor Vermont offers the perfect blend of craft brewery culture and family-friendly dining in the heart of Stowe. Parents can sample locally-crafted beers while kids enjoy dedicated outdoor play areas and a thoughtful kids menu. The relaxed, casual atmosphere makes it easy for families to unwind together without worrying about keeping little ones entertained.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours
🍽️ Restaurant
4.6(9)$$

Tin Shed Grill offers a laid-back dining experience where parents can actually relax while kids enjoy classic comfort food favorites. The casual atmosphere means you won't stress about noise levels, and the outdoor seating is perfect for active little ones who need a bit more wiggle room during meals.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour
🍦 Ice Cream
4.1(27)$

Stowe Sweets is a charming local ice cream parlor that has been delighting families with homemade ice cream flavors and nostalgic old-fashioned candy. Located right on Main Street, this cozy shop offers the perfect pit stop after exploring Stowe's outdoor attractions, with sweet treats that appeal to kids of all ages and parents alike.

🕑 30-45 minutes

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