If you're a devotee of artisanal bakeries, it'd be a mistake not to trek the 15 miles away from Stowe to have lunch, pick up fresh baked bread, or sample a sweet treat here. Try the ham-and-cheese croissants, sticky buns, homemade soups, and savory sandwiches. Red Hen supplies bread to some of the state's best restaurants, including Hen of the Wood, and is open daily.