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Sports & Recreation for Kids in Stowe, VT

3 sports facilities, recreation centers, and athletic activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Stowe

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Bingham Falls Parking & Trailhead hiking area in Stowe, VT🧗 Adventure
Photo: Sachin nayak

Bingham Falls offers families an achievable outdoor adventure with a rewarding payoff,stunning waterfalls and refreshing natural swimming holes perfect for cooling off after the hike. The easy-to-moderate trail is manageable for most kids while still feeling like a real wilderness experience, making it an ideal introduction to Vermont hiking.

🕑 2-3 hours (including swimming time), or 1-1.5 hours for just the hike
von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort resort hotel in Stowe, VT🧗 Adventure
Photo: von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort

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)
Stowe Mountain Resort ski resort in Stowe, VT🧗 Adventure
Photo: Tim Falkins
4.2(981)$$$

Stowe Mountain Resort transforms from a winter wonderland into a year-round adventure playground perfect for active families. Beyond skiing, kids can experience thrilling rides on the alpine slide and mountain coaster, take scenic chairlift rides to enjoy panoramic mountain views, and explore family-friendly hiking trails that showcase Vermont's natural beauty.

🕑 4-6 hours for a full adventure day, or 2-3 hours if focusing on just one or two activities

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