Liza’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
139 St Gaudens RdAmerican Precision Museum
196 Main StMount Ascutney
Lake Sunapee
Mount Sunapee
Mount Cardigan
Beautiful classic Ivy League campus abutted by pretty downtown shopping district with choice of eateries.
85 locals recommend
Dartmouth College
Beautiful classic Ivy League campus abutted by pretty downtown shopping district with choice of eateries.
Stroll through the sculpture park & labyrinth situated just above the Connecticut River.
24 locals recommend
Path of Life Sculpture Garden
36 Park RdStroll through the sculpture park & labyrinth situated just above the Connecticut River.
Adventure
Morningside Flight Park
357 Morningside LnGreat River Outfitters
36 Park RdFree, public park with extensive network of well-marked & maintained trails — mountain bikers should check out gravity cavity.
MoodyPark
152 Maple AveFree, public park with extensive network of well-marked & maintained trails — mountain bikers should check out gravity cavity.
A quick hike with rewarding view. Challenging mountain bike trails — site of Enduro racing series, see https://youtu.be/BAMDR8KnfBU
9 locals recommend
Arrowhead Recreation Area
18 Robert Easter WayA quick hike with rewarding view. Challenging mountain bike trails — site of Enduro racing series, see https://youtu.be/BAMDR8KnfBU
Food scene
Only open Wed through Sat 5-9pm (seating ends at 8pm) — beyond delicious, fresh unique flavors (menu includes plant-based & GF options)
Bistro Midva
131 Main StreetOnly open Wed through Sat 5-9pm (seating ends at 8pm) — beyond delicious, fresh unique flavors (menu includes plant-based & GF options)
Poor Thom's Tavern
19 Bean RdFun neighborhood spot with bar & outdoor seating as well as dining room.
The real deal — with everything you’d want from a diner including great shakes & pie!
7 locals recommend
Windsor Diner
135 Main StThe real deal — with everything you’d want from a diner including great shakes & pie!
Enormous portions of ice cream in tons of flavors with seating along the Sugar River. When you see a line it’s locals who know it’s worth the wait!
Wade's Place
488 Main StreetEnormous portions of ice cream in tons of flavors with seating along the Sugar River. When you see a line it’s locals who know it’s worth the wait!
Claremont Spice & Dry Goods
12 Tremont StreetAmazing selection of every imaginable spice plus other goodies.
In keeping with our train theme, we recommend eating at this authentic railway depot just the other side of the Connecticut River in Windsor, VT.
33 locals recommend
Windsor Station Restaurant & Barroom
26 Depot AveIn keeping with our train theme, we recommend eating at this authentic railway depot just the other side of the Connecticut River in Windsor, VT.
The Patch family operates a hilltop orchard with stunning view of the Upper Valley — go apple picking or just try their hard cider, ice cream & maple products!
Patch Orchards
40 Patch RdThe Patch family operates a hilltop orchard with stunning view of the Upper Valley — go apple picking or just try their hard cider, ice cream & maple products!
Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden
336 Ruth Carney DriveTuckerbox
1 S Main StScrumptious! Make a reservation…
Base Camp Cafe
3 Lebanon StGenuine Nepalese food — we love their momos & gundruk soup.
Independent Bookseller
Curated by a former librarian, Violet’s collection of new and used books fills 2 floors.
Violet's Book Exchange
28 Opera House SquareTerrific selection.
Locally Made
Simon Pearce
109 Park RdMecca for anyone who loves to bake — with cafe, classes & store.
114 locals recommend
King Arthur Baking Company
135 U.S. 5Mecca for anyone who loves to bake — with cafe, classes & store.