Things to do at and near The Lodge at Spruce Peak
At The Lodge at Spruce Peak you can ski directly to Stowe Mountain Resort, relax at The Spa at Spruce Peak, dine across several on-site restaurants, and use year‑round outdoor amenities like the heated pool and hot tubs. The property also offers family activities, meeting and wedding venues, and easy access to nearby Stowe attractions.
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Skiing and mountain access
The Lodge at Spruce Peak is Stowe’s ski‑in/ski‑out lodging, with lifts and village facilities steps from the property. Guests can reach Stowe Mountain Resort lifts and the Over Easy Transfer Gondola from the Spruce Peak Village area next to the lodge.
Ski lift walk times listed on the property pages put Stowe Mountain Resort and the Over Easy Transfer Gondola about a 1‑minute walk from the Lodge, with the Lookout Double and Four Runner Quad lifts about a 5‑minute walk. Check lift operations and lesson availability with resort guest services before you go.
- Ski-in/ski-out access to Stowe Mountain Resort
- Over Easy Transfer Gondola — ~1 minute walk
- Lookout Double & Four Runner Quad — ~5 minute walk
| Mountain lift/area | Approx. walk from Lodge |
|---|---|
| Stowe Mountain Resort / Over Easy Transfer Gondola | 1 min walk |
| Lookout Double Ski Lift | 5 min walk |
| Four Runner Quad Ski Lift | 5 min walk |
The Spa, fitness and wellness
The Spa at Spruce Peak is the on‑site wellness facility; spa, salon and retail hours are daily 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The Spa includes treatment rooms and amenity areas, and signature services are offered there.
Spa amenity access: Lodge guests may use spa facilities for a daily fee (waived with qualifying treatments); note the Spa does not offer body treatments, massages, or facials for guests under 18, and the Healing Lodge/amenity areas are restricted to guests 15 and older.
- Spa hours: daily 7:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Day access for Lodge guests (fee applies unless waived by treatment)
- Spa treatments restricted to guests 18+; amenity areas restricted to 15+
- Fitness Center open 5:00 AM–10:00 PM; includes Peloton bikes; preregistration may be required for classes
| Facility | Note |
|---|---|
| The Spa at Spruce Peak | Amenity areas restricted to 15+; treatments 18+ only |
| Fitness Center | Open 5:00 AM–10:00 PM; Peloton bikes available |
Pool, hot tubs and outdoor activities
The Lodge features a heated outdoor pool with indoor swim‑out access in cooler months and two hot tubs; the pool is open year‑round but may close for extreme cold or inclement weather. Poolside service is seasonal via the Aqua Pool Bar — contact concierge for current hours.
Beyond the pool, on‑site recreation includes a pickleball court, an arcade/game room, picnic areas, hiking and biking trail access, and an on‑site golf course and driving range in warm months.
- Heated outdoor pool with indoor swim‑out access and hot tubs
- Aqua Pool Bar: seasonal poolside service (hours vary)
- On-site pickleball court and arcade/game room
- Golf: 18‑hole course and driving range available in warmer seasons
| Amenity | Seasonal notes |
|---|---|
| Outdoor heated pool | Open year‑round; may close in extreme cold |
| Aqua Pool Bar | Seasonal — check with concierge |
| Hot tubs | Adjacent to pool; available year‑round subject to weather |
Dining and bars at the Lodge
The Lodge has a range of on‑site restaurants and bars serving breakfast through dinner and seasonal offerings. Alpine Hall provides Vermont farm‑to‑table breakfast, lunch and dinner; Tipsy Trout focuses on seafood and a raw bar; The WhistlePig Pavilion operates seasonally with raclette and cocktails.
For quick starts and grab‑and‑go items, The Beanery Café and The Pantry serve coffee and baked goods in the mornings; Pico Taco and the Aqua Pool Bar offer more casual, seasonal menus. Reservations are recommended at Alpine Hall and Tipsy Trout for dinner.
- Alpine Hall — breakfast (7:00–10:30 AM), lunch and dinner (5:00–10:00 PM) — reservations recommended
- Tipsy Trout — seafood and raw bar; dinner service and $2 Oyster Hour; closed Mon–Wed
- The WhistlePig Pavilion — seasonal bar and raclette (hours vary)
- The Pantry (7:00 AM–3:00 PM) and The Beanery Café (7:00 AM–2:00 PM) for coffee and baked goods
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Alpine Hall | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Tipsy Trout | Dinner (closed Mon–Wed) |
| The Beanery Café / The Pantry | Morning coffee, pastries, grab‑and‑go |
Family activities and kids’ offerings
The Lodge at Spruce Peak is family‑friendly with on‑site activities for children and adults year‑round. The property lists supervised childcare/activities (surcharge) and a children’s club (surcharge); the spa offers a kids’ menu for ages 3–14, though children’s treatments do not include access to spa locker rooms or amenity areas.
Around the village: the Spruce Peak Village Green has outdoor ice skating in season and the Adventure Center nearby offers indoor climbing and other family activities. Guest services can help with reservations and child‑care arrangements.
- Children’s club and supervised childcare (surcharge) available
- Spa kids’ menu for ages 3–14 (no locker/amenity access)
- Village Green ice skating (seasonal) and Adventure Center activities nearby
- Arcade/game room on site for family entertainment
| Family offering | Notes |
|---|---|
| Children’s club / supervised childcare | Surcharge applies |
| Adventure Center | Indoor climbing and family activities nearby |
| Village Green ice skating | Seasonal; check village schedule |
Meetings, weddings and events
The Lodge offers substantial event space for meetings and weddings, including the 5,959 sq ft Tamarack Ballroom and several breakout rooms. The property lists multiple indoor and outdoor venues — for example the Terrace, Junior Ballroom, Alpine Clubhouse, White Pines, and The Cottage — with capacities provided on the property pages.
For large events, the Tamarack Ballroom can be divided into sub rooms and the Ballroom Terrace offers outdoor space with firepits. Event planners should contact the hotel events team for current capacities, layouts and catering options.
- Tamarack Ballroom — 5,959 sq ft (max capacities listed on site)
- Junior Ballroom and Terrace — indoor/outdoor options with Mount Mansfield views
- Multiple smaller meeting rooms and boardrooms for breakouts
- Event services include onsite catering, AV support and wedding coordination
| Venue | Noted capacity/size |
|---|---|
| Tamarack Ballroom | 5,959 sq ft; max listed capacity on site |
| Ballroom Terrace | ~3,500 sq ft outdoor terrace; firepits |
| Junior Ballroom | Indoor ballroom adjoining Terrace; floor‑to‑ceiling windows |
Nearby day trips and local attractions
Downtown Stowe is about a 10‑minute drive for additional restaurants, shops and entertainment. Popular nearby outings include Smugglers’ Notch scenic drives (short drive), Trapp Family Lodge grounds, the Ben & Jerry’s Factory in Waterbury, and local breweries and cider mills.
For outdoor seekers, the Stowe Recreation Path, Stowe Pinnacle and Bingham Falls are local hiking and swimming options; Lake Elmore at Elmore State Park is roughly a 20–30 minute drive for lake swimming and rentals. Always check seasonal access and hours before you travel.
- Downtown Stowe — ~10 minute drive for dining and shopping
- Smugglers’ Notch — scenic drive and viewpoints (seasonal access)
- Ben & Jerry’s Factory (Waterbury), Cold Hollow Cider Mill, and The Alchemist brewery nearby
- Hiking: Stowe Recreation Path, Stowe Pinnacle, Bingham Falls; Lake Elmore ~20–30 min drive
| Attraction | Approx. drive/time |
|---|---|
| Downtown Stowe | ~10 minutes by car |
| Ben & Jerry’s Factory (Waterbury) | ~25–30 minutes by car |
| Lake Elmore / Elmore State Park | ~20–30 minutes by car |
