Ye Olde England Inne

Ye Olde England Inne sets off its baronial elegance against the scenic beauty of Vermont’s Green Mountains. Inn lodgers have easy access to the historical village and its arts scene, which includes as one of its pillars the West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park, a spacious aesthetic enclave showcasing pieces by budding and mid-career local artists who work in a range of media.Stowe's prime location in a broad, fertile valley between the Green Mountains and Mount Mansfield—Vermont's highest peak—makes it an ideal launching pad for outdoor recreation. Snaking its way through Stowe, a recreation path loosely follows the meandering West Branch River with 5.5 miles of paved trails for biking, rollerblading, and jogging. The winding path’s arched wooden bridges crisscross the river 10 times from start to finish. At nearby Underhill State Park, set at the base of the 4,300-foot-tall Mount Mansfield, excursionists can arrange mountain idylls or practice butterfly mating calls on one of four hikes to the summit. In the cooler months, skiers flock to nearby peaks for classic Vermont fresh-powder skiing.