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Norwich Farmer's Market
Route 5 South 1.5 miles South of Exit 13 of I-91
Norwich, VT 05055
802-384-7447

Open seasonally (Spring/Summer/Fall) Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm May through October. Selection of vegetables from local farms, hand-made cheeses, baked goods, meats, fresh flowers, and some crafts.  There's often music happening, too, making the market a real gathering place with lots of activity.

"A small but cute outdoor market perfect for a sweet treat and some local flare" --Yelp

AVA Gallery and Art Center - Lebanon, NH
11 Bank street
Lebanon, NH 03766
603-448-3117

AVA Gallery and Art Center is dedicated to promoting the visual arts through year-round exhibitions and educational programs that nurture, support, and challenge New Hampshire and Vermont artists.

Popular classes include Sculpture, woodworking, welding, and painting. Classes are offered year-round (in person as well as zoom.)

Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River Rd
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-2355

For Kids & Adults. Every month events take place, which can include: education with farm animals, foods, crafts, film, and more.

Fan favorites include making cider donuts, Halloween parades, film festivals, and more.

Briggs Opera House
4 S. Main St
White River Junction, VT 05001
800-622-1124

The Briggs Opera House is a wonderful place for community arts and entertainment events.

*You can even book for your own private party.

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center
225 Pavillion Rd
East Thetford, VT 05043
802-785-4737

50-acre certified organic vegetable and berry farm with a farmstand and education center. Includes retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, and a unique CSA program. Popular during spring, summer, and fall months. Rating amongst the highest rated on yelp with all 5-star reviews. 

Collective the Art of Craft
46 Central St
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-1298

Small local shop offering a variety and craftsmanship, a wide variety of kitchen items such as cutting boards and cheese knives that match with the wood fire glazed pottery. If you are looking for something that is one of a kind, this is the place to go.

Edgewater Farm
246 NH-12A
Pla, NH 03781
603-298-5764

Edgewater Farm offers a large selection of fruits and veggies, local kinds of honey, and even a freezer section filled with local ice creams, sorbets, cheese, and meats.

Open during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months.

Enfield Shaker Museum
Route 4-A
Enfield, NH 03748

The Enfield Shaker Museum is an outdoor history museum and historic district in Enfield, New Hampshire.

What people are saying about it:

"The experience with our wonderful tour guide Joe far exceeded our expectations." -- Yelp

"Staff is great and friendly, and the rooms are beautiful." -- Google

"Incredible place, beautiful location." -- Yelp

Fairlee Drive In Theater
1809 US-5
Fairlee, VT 05045
802-333-9192

Popular summer evening destination for families and date nights. Full snack bar and movies that start at dusk. Highly rated on yelp with tons of 5-star reviews.

Fore-U Golf Center
We're Open! See details
298 N. Plainfield Road
West Lebanon, NH 03784
603-298-9702

Family Fun! Enjoy Mini-Golf, Driving Range, and Batting Cages! And the best part, Fore- U Ice Cream is next door.

Hopkins Center for the Arts
4 E Wheelock St
Hanover, NH 03755
603-646-2422

The Hopkins Center is known as the 'cultural hub' of Dartmouth College. Performances (done by students and professionals) of all kinds takes place here. This is also open to the public, not just college students.

Howe Library
13 South Street
Hanover, NH 03755
603-643-4120

The local public library in Hanover. Visit to learn, read, and relax! They also offer take-home books on tape, DVDs, educational movies, and classes for kids and adults.

King Arthur Baking Company
135 Route 5 South
Norwich , VT 05055
802-649-3361

Rated one of the most popular places to visit year-round in the Upper Valley. King Arthur has a variety of things to participate in or maybe just take a look around. From in-person (and virtual) baking classes, a gift shop, a bake shop, and an outdoor pizza maker (summer time only.) There isn't a shortage of fun things to do there.

Not just for visitors, locals also love this spot for a quick lunch (they also have free wi-fi.)

Lake Morey Resort
82 Clubhouse Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
802-333-4311

Lake Morey Resort is a four-season, full-service resort featuring 130 guest rooms, 16 meeting/function rooms located on Lake Morey. Amenities include the 18-hole golf course, boating, tennis, biking, hiking, fitness center, movie theater, live entertainment (during the season), ice skating, 4.5-mile skating trail, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing.

Long River Gallery & Gifts
49 S Main St
White River Junction, VT 05001

Unique, locally-Made, Fine Art & Artisan Craft. Representing local artists by featuring their work in the gallery & gift shop.

Mac's Maple
River Rd
Plainfield, NH 03781
603-298-8008

Mac's Maple store offers a perfect mix of farm-fresh goods, such as grass-fed meats, milk, cream, eggs, maple popcorn, gift baskets, and appeal in addition to other local products.

During certain seasons maple creamee  (maple ice cream), cider donuts, seafood (lobster orders), and more are offered.

Whether you're a local or from out of town, put Mac's Maple on the list to stop at

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
54 Elm St
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-3368

The historic park is located on the edge of Woodstock, across the street from the Billings farm museum. The 500+ acres of open space (Mt. Tom) is open to the public year-round.

Montshire Museum of Science
One Montshire Road
Norwich, VT 05055
802-649-2200

The Montshire Museum of Science is an award-winning,  hands-on science center with more than 125 exhibits, both indoors and out.

According to Yelp: Kids' fan favorite is giant bubble experiments, live animal encounters, and arts & craft class.

Morningside Adventure Flight Park
527 Morningside Lane
Charlestown, New Hampshire 03603
603-542-4416
Norman Williams Public Library
10 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091

Public library located in Woodstock, VT. The NWPL is open to the public six days a week. Over the next few years, its collection of books and media is expected to reach almost 70,000 offerings.