STOWE, VERMONT
Stowe is a market unto itself. Few towns are as universally recognizable by a single name. It is the highest-demand luxury locale for both primary and secondary home buyers in Vermont. With a permanent population of slightly under 5,000 residents, Stowe has evolved into a brand often referenced as the Sun Valley or Aspen of the East. While historically considered a tourism economy driven by the ski industry, Stowe has evolved into a full-fledged four-season community. Fueled by the development of a world-renowned mountain bike network, a hiker's paradise. music, art, and sports festivals, summers are often busier than winters.
Fall foliage season is always spectacular, when the eruption of color envelops this corner of the Green Mountains in a symphony of color. The equally verdant restaurant and shopping scene, cultural institutions, and outstanding school system create a tight-knit community, which finds Stowe turning up on numerous publication lists of "Best Places to Live." Despite its world-class reputation, Stowe is a small town that celebrates its history. Events like the epic Stowe Derby in February underscore the energy and lifestyle emblematic of Mt. Mansfield. Locals are fully immersed in the outdoor lifestyle and understand every nuance of this unique place.