If you’re looking for places to take pictures in Stowe, Vermont, I’ve got you covered. After frolicking around Vermont during peak foliage, I found some of the best photo spots in Stowe, VT. From iconic spots around Stowe to festive finds, there are plenty of places to capture Instagram-worthy content. Dubbed the prettiest mountain town in New England, Stowe is an excellent place for photography. The mountain views are impressive, and the village of Stowe is so charming. Be sure to have plenty of space on your phone or a new memory card for your camera because Stowe is extremely photogenic.
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Best Photo Spots in Stowe, VT
Stowe Church
The Stowe Church is one of the most photographed spots in town. For the iconic Stowe Church photo, head to the vantage point above the church, where you can take Pinterest-worthy photos. To take photos of Stowe Church, you must walk or drive to the lookout point in the Salon Salon parking lot. From the lookout point, you will have an incredible view of the church surrounded by trees. It is especially photo-worthy in the Fall when the church is surrounded by vibrant Fall foliage.
📸 Photo Tip: If you want a photo with the church in the background, have your photographer step back and use a zoom lens. It will make the background (the church) appear bigger.
☀️ When to Go: To avoid crowds, visit in the morning. Golden hour is the best time to take photos here.
📍Location: 232 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
Smugglers’ Notch
Smuggler’s Notch is one of the most scenic roads in New England. No wonder it is one of the most photo-worthy spots in Stowe. This road is especially photogenic during peak Fall foliage. Seriously, one look at the stunning Fall foliage at Smugglers’ Notch will have you booking a Fall trip to Vermont. People take photos all along this scenic road, yet for an Instagrammable photo in Stowe, find a spot along Smuggler’s Notch where the road is windy. The windy road creates spectacular photos.
📸 Photo Tip: Position yourself in the center of the road so you can see the winding road of Smugglers’ Notch.
☀️ When to Go: If you’re visiting in the Fall, head to Smugglers’ Notch in the morning to avoid crowds.
📍Location: Smugglers’ Notch
Welcome to Stowe Sign
The “Welcome to Stowe” mural is one of the best photo spots in Stowe, VT. This is a fun spot to take photos as it gives a sense of where you are. The “Welcome to Stowe” mural is designed to look like a postcard, which is so fitting for travelers. Also, who doesn’t love finding a good mural to pose in front of on a trip, especially when it is as cute as this one? This vibrant sign can be found on the side of Laughing Moon Chocolates.
📸 Photo Tip: I liked taking my photo straight on so you can see all the details of this mural. It’s a fairly small mural, so you can easily get the whole thing in one photo.
☀️ When to Go: Any time of the day, this spot isn’t too busy
📍Location:8 S Main St, Stowe, VT 05672
Village of Stowe
The village of Stowe offers plenty of cute photo opportunities. For a quintessential small-town New England photo, you can take a photo of Main Street with the Stowe Church. Storefronts and charming Inns, such as the Green Mountain Inn, also make great photo spots. Stowe Village is especially photogenic in the Fall and Winter when the storefronts are seasonally decorated.
📸 Photo Tip: Meander down Main Street, and you’ll find lots of cute spots for photos
☀️ Best Time to Go: Fall or Winter for the best decor
Mount Mansfield
One of the most iconic and sought-after photo spots in Stowe is the majestic Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont. This towering mountain, with its distinctive “chin” and “nose” formations, provides a dramatic and awe-inspiring backdrop for any photograph. Whether capturing the mountain’s rugged beauty from the Stowe Recreation Path or exploring the hiking trails that lead to the summit, Mount Mansfield offers many photographic possibilities.
Stowe Gondola
The Gondola SkyRide offers some of the most incredible views in Stowe. This is such a fun activity where you can take various photos. The red gondolas are so cute and are a wonderful photo op. You can either take photos of the gondolas or take photos within the gondolas. Don’t worry, the Gondola SkyRide takes approximately 20 minutes in each direction, so you will have plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the view.
📸 Photo Tip: Use a wide angle lens (or wide angle on your phone) to take photos inside the gondola
🎟 Entry Fee: Tickets cost $40 per adult
📍Location:7416 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
Cold Hollow Cider
Cold Hollow is the best place to get apple cider near Stowe and has an array of fun photo opportunities. Be sure to snap a photo of your donuts outside the cider mill. I loved topping off my frozen apple cider with a donut; it made for such a cute and festive photo. Towards the side of the parking lot, there’s the cutest vintage blue truck that makes a great spot to take photos! We had a blast taking photos here while sipping our apple cider.
📸 Photo Tip: Buy a donut and frozen apple cider for a prop (and because it’s delicious)
☀️ Best Time to Go: It’ll be busy, but you can get a good photo any time of the day
📍Location: 3600 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
Covered Bridges
Did you even go on a trip to Vermont if you didn’t take a million photos of the covered bridges? Have no fear; Stowe has its fair share of covered bridges to photograph. One of Stowe’s most iconic and photogenic features is its collection of historic covered bridges, which dot the landscape and provide a charming and rustic backdrop for your photographs. One of the most popular is Gold Brook Covered Bridge, also known as Emily’s Bridge. However, we were particularly fond of Brooksdale Bridge, a red-covered bridge. The red bridge looked beautiful with the Fall foliage.
📸 Photo Tip: Save all three bridges on your maps and visit the one that is the most convenient
☀️ Best Time to Go: Any time of the day
Grandview Farm
Grandview Farm is one spot I did not get a chance to photograph, and I’m still irked with myself for forgetting about this beautiful spot. (That’s why I encourage you to save all your ‘want to see’ spots to Google Maps). This large, historic barn is over 100 years old and is the perfect photo opportunity. Surrounded by the stunning natural landscape of Stowe, it is no wonder why this farm is so often photographed.
Stowe Photo Spots: Wrap-up
There are so many incredible spots to take photos in Stowe, Vermont. Aside from what’s mentioned on this list I curated, there are beautiful waterfalls, adorable farm stands, epic hotels, and more; that would all make great photo opportunities. However, I chose to include the spots that are quintessentially Stowe. The above spots are the best, most iconic photo spots in Stowe, Vermont.
For more travel inspiration, check out these posts:
🍁 10 Things to do in Stowe in the Fall
🚗 Stunning Fall Foliage on Smugglers’ Notch
🚠 Riding the Gondola SkyRide in Stowe Vermont
🛖 Best Hotels Near Smugglers’ Notch for your Dream Trip to Stowe
⛪ Stowe Church Viewpoint: How to Get to this Iconic Photo Spot in Stowe
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