STOWE

Stowe sits at the base of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's tallest peak, where a walkable village and a 420-seat performing arts center anchor a year-round music calendar in Lamoille County.

You can catch touring musicians, dance performances, and comedy acts at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art venue at the foot of the ski resort that books everything from folk singers to nationally recognized headliners. The intimate 420-seat room keeps performers close and acoustics tight.

Mountain Road stretches six miles from Stowe Village through boutique shops and restaurants, but the village center itself is compact enough to walk end to end. The white-steepled Stowe Community Church and the 5.3-mile paved recreation path give the town a New England postcard quality that carries into its cultural venues.

Tip: Spruce Peak runs a "40 at $40" program offering discounted seats for select shows. Parking is available along Main Street and Depot Street in the village, with additional lots near the town hall.

Neighborhoods: Stowe Village • Lower Village • Moscow