Vermont’s biggest mood-lifter might be sitting down for a meal just under Mount Mansfield’s 4,395-foot summit. A gondola lifts you gently up the mountainside from the Stowe Mountain Resort and deposits you steps away from The Cliff House. From there, the views are heart-stopping – and perfect for a romantic evening. Dinner is $80 per person (including the gondola ride, but not drinks). Lunch is served daily and ranges from $8 to $18. Reservations required. 802-253-3665.

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