Vermont is a place dedicated day-trippers dream about. In fact, the state has so many popular travel destinations that the “ 251 Club ” was born to honor them. Members of the club aim to see each of Vermont’s 251 towns at least once. While you probably won’t have time to complete the club’s mission, here are a few attractions well within driving distance of Stowe.

• Ben & Jerry’s: Ben & Jerry’s is a company known for delicious ice cream and a social conscience. The factory is about 10 miles south from Stowe on Route 100, in the town of Waterbury. It’s a pleasant drive, as the road to Waterbury passes through scenic pastures. The $3, thirty-minute factory tour includes ice cream samples at the end! 
  
  
• Cold Hollow Cider Mill: Also located a few minutes from Stowe off the Route 100, the mill produces some of the best old-fashioned apple cider in New England. Open seven days a week, year-round, the Cold Hollow mill offers free group tours. In addition to cider, tour participants can sample jelly, fudge and pastries.
  
  

• Scenic Drives: Stowe is surrounded by spectacular scenery and exceptional vistas. Following are eleven recommended driving trips to enjoy during a visit to Stowe. Each trip begins at the Stowe Visitor Information Center on Main Street in Stowe. Remember to set your odometer at 0. While enjoying Stowe's scenic back roads, please be careful of bicyclists and runners.

• Burlington & Lake Champlain: Burlington is an hour from Stowe, but if you are coming out of state you will probably be using the Burlington airport anyway. Make a day out of it and see Vermont’s famous Lake Champlain. Sailing and ferry companies based in Burlington can help you make the most of your day out on the water. To get to Stowe from Burlington, take Route 89 east and then Route 100 north.