New England Ski Town Has One Of The Best Speakeasies

Great winter skiing or challenging spring hikes are just some of the most popular reasons people frequent Stowe, Vermont. However, this charming destination is also apparently a great place to gather with friends. Fifty Grande recently named the best speakeasies in America, and Stowe was the only New England area with a featured speakeasy.

These days it is challenging to determine whether or not establishments that brand themselves as speakeasies in New England truly qualify as that. Most likely they do have a proper liquor license (which is a good thing). However, a true speakeasy remains a place that prefers not have to bright signage or its own social media accounts. These are lounges that are somewhat hidden, reclusive, and comfortable. There's certainly nothing wrong with a secret door as well.

Once you are inside, each speakeasy has its own character.  Still, it is common to be graced with an old fashioned look. Wooden bar stools, small liquor shelves, historical photos, and maybe even some velvet often makes up the décor. Nonetheless, the theme is often simplicity that may give a nod to the prohibition era.

"There’s something to be said for the speakeasies that still remain a little hidden, that don’t advertise and offer a little salacious adventure with their Sazeracs," Fifty Grande states.

That's exactly what you will find in Stowe.

This Stowe Mountain Resort hidden gem is already off to a great start. Why? Because it does not even have its own website (a simple Google search produced zero results). If you are coming off a chilly day on the slopes, this après ski hot spot might be just what you need. However, it is an invite-only speakeasy. Of course, it is somewhat hidden. That is because it is tucked within an area easily covered by snow, where you enter through what appears to be a private doorway.

It's a fair assumption that this is a great hideout for local Stowe natives who may just be looking for a quiet beer with their neighbors or coworkers.

If you use the Peloton app, the instructors can often feel like your friends. They coach you right in the comfort of your own home. You take their classes at your convenience and get to know their personalities. And many of them have pretty big following. You can see many of the hashtags on the leaderboard when you're taking a class. As it turns out, some of the most popular instructors are our neighbors: three Peloton instructors hail from New England.

Peloton instructors are rock stars in their own right. Once you get to know their styles, users decide whose workouts they want to do, based on their mood. Women's Health recently published a feature that detailed the 14 Best Peloton Instructors For Every Vibe.

One of these instructors just released a book and embarked on a promotional tour. Another is a Peloton swiss army knife, teaching anything from strength, to boot camp, to cardio. She was also the captain of her college basketball team and a school teacher before joining Peloton. Lastly, the third instructor is a former television reporter.

Here are three Peloton instructors from New England.

One of the most well-known instructors, Emma Lovewell, is from Martha's Vineyard. She is currently an Under Armour athlete. And she recently added author to her resume. Named after her signature saying, "Live, Learn, Lovewell," Emma's memoir was released on May 2. She will be making a book tour stop in her Martha's Vineyard hometown area on July 25.

Jess Sims grew up in Peabody, MA. In 2016, Sims left her Masters degree and career in education behind to pursue a career in fitness. She joined Peloton in 2018 as a Tread instructor.

Matty Maggiacomo is originally from Rhode Island. He is also a tread and strength instructor. In fact, in 2017 Maggiacomo was hired to help launch the Peloton tread program. He went to high school in Providence before moving to the New York City area to pursue a career in fitness and entertainment.