The town of Stowe is in the northern part of Vermont, and it lies on a natural route connecting the valleys of the Winooski and Lamoille Rivers. The first settler here was Oliver Luce, who also erected the first sign stating that a traveler might find rest at his log house. This is considered to be the first of the Stowe lodgings. The Green Mountain Inn was built in 1833, and it is known as one of the finest examples of a stage and travelers' inn. It is now restored externally to its original condition. As the Civil War was breaking out, the ancient Summit House was being built under "the nose" of Mt. Mansfield. Summit House closed its doors in 1958, after a hundred years of existence, and has been torn down ever since. The most affluent hotel in the Village was "The Mt. Mansfield" and was locally known as the "Big Hotel." In October of 1889, the "Big Hotel" burned to the ground, but not before giving the Stowe lodgings inspiration about the ideas of style and comfort. The town's actual position as the ski capital of the east made Stowe lodgings the most populated and sought-after lodgings. Stowe is located in a spectacular four-season outdoor wonderland, famous for its vibrantly beautiful fall colors. Admiring the beauty of Mt. Mansfield, one can discover the sumptuous cuisine and elegant comforts of Stowe lodgings all year long.
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