What local amusement/attractions are available for the days prior to the event (spas, etc.)?
There are several possibilities here depending on the time of year you are considering: a) Day-trip to Montreal….or a 1-night stay over. Montreal is a 2.5 hour drive from Stowe and is a wonderful location for site-seeing, shopping, dining, etc. We can arrange a tour or help you plan an event there for family and friends. We are also French-speaking and can help coordinate if there are reservations that need to be made with French-speaking locations in Montreal or Quebec City. US Citizens can still cross the Canadian border by land or water without a passport. Beginning June 1, 2009, a valid passport will be required to cross the boarder into Canada. For more information, you can visit: http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatraveloverview/qt/uscitizenborder.htm b) Stowe-area spas: There are several well-known, full-service spas in the area. Topnotch (www.topnotchresort.com), Stowflake (www.stoweflake.com) and the Trapp Family Lodge (www.trappfamily.com) are a few that offer spa services an