Carriage and Sleigh Rides

Edson Hill Manor, 1500 Edson Road, Stowe, VT, 802-253-7371
Take a ride in the snow with your loved one through the 225 acres of private forest and countryside that house this historic country inn and award-winning restaurant. Sleigh rides begin at 4:30 p.m., last 25-30 minutes and cost $40 per couple including tax. Please call for reservations. www.edsonhillmanor.com

Stoweflake Inn, 1746 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT, 800-253-2232
Scenic sleigh rides are offered daily at this luxury resort boasting a 50,000 square foot, world-renowned spa and two award-winning restaurants. Take in the beautiful scenery surrounding this four-star resort. Sleigh rides are offered from 3 - 7 p.m., Monday through Friday ($75 for up to four people), Saturdays and holidays ($95.00 for up to four people) and children under 3 are free. www.stoweflake.com

Stowehof Inn, Edson Hill Road, Stowe, VT, 800-932-7136
Sleigh bells are ringing through the woods and meadows surrounding this quaint country inn that was voted "One of the 10 best inns in the Northeast" by SKI Magazine. Sleigh rides are offered 7 days per week from 2:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Prices are $25 per adult non-holiday, $30 holiday; $10 per child over 3 non-holiday, $12 holiday and kids under 3 ride free. After your sleigh ride be sure to visit Emily's for fine authentic Vermont cuisine and wines or take in some relaxing Jazz, Vermont microbrews and cigars at Coslin's Pub. www.stowehofinn.com

Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Road, Stowe, VT, 800-826-7000
Enjoy old-fashioned horse drawn carriage and sleigh rides through the 2,700 acres of this European mountain resort. Carriage and sleigh rides are offered from early December through April for $5.00 per person and last approximately 25 minutes. After your sleigh ride, be sure to experience some authentic Australian cuisine and fresh baked goods at one of their three unique restaurants sure to heighten all five senses.