Vermont is a renowned destination for skiing, with more than two dozen public ski areas on offer. Among them is Stowe Mountain Resort, located in the picturesque town of Stowe, which is nicknamed the “Ski Capital of the East” and considered one of the best places to ski in the U.S. This resort touts 485 acres of skiable terrain that cover Spruce Peak and Mount Mansfield, the highest point in Vermont. Just as good as the skiing and snowboarding is the town of Stoweitself, where shops and restaurants line Main Street and hotels such as Topnotch Resort and The Lodge at Spruce Peak offer luxury accommodations and amenities.