We left the omni at 7:30 am and crossed the state line to Vermont…. our 50th state! We did it!!! Vermont was not as colorful as New Hampshire had been…it seemed as if the leaves were already falling. We arrived in Stowe and went directly to the Von Trapp family lodge at the recommendation of a friend. We bought a few souvenirs and went to breakfast. It was a buffet…which is always disappointing. $60.60 It was a misty cloudy day, so the views were not as beautiful as I am sure they are on a clear sunny day. We left the lodge and went to ride the Stowe Gondolas…which had zero visibility at the top of Mount Mansfield. It was disappointing but still a fun ride. $67.84 We left there and checked into our hotel…the Stoweflake Mountain resort and spa room 508. $256.80. I expected beautiful views and a luxury resort. What we got is a very tired and dirty run-down resort in the middle of town. The restaurant is closed. This place looks almost blighted. There is truly NOTHING to do here in Stowe unless you like bike riding and hiking. It is Monday and we have a choice of two restaurants that are open on Monday…along with the five thousand other visitors here today. Coming here was a mistake. I have no one to blame but myself…I booked it. We had dinner at Idletyme Brewing. We both had a burger and onions rings. It was very good. $72.12