NH VT side trip ideas
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Comments (21)I know you don't know me but I feel like I know most of you,I am a lurker.I live on the Cape and if you need help with any questions let me know.Do travel down 6A instead of the highway it is full of history with older homes and shops.The cape has a fantastic rail trail for biking and a nice stop is Nickerson State Park.P-Town(as we locals call it)has some neat shops and very unusual characters.And of course there is Christmas Tree shop in Hyannis next to Trader Joe's wher you just might see me working.In NH Polly's Pancke Parlor is a must stop for me in the fall.Right down the road is Harmon's cheese store= yumm.The Brick Sore in Bath is an old-fashion general store that has a smoker for meats and cheeses.In the White Mts there is The Flume and many trailheads with waterfalls and take a drive on the "Kanc" for some great photos.The breweries are a fun stop in maine with free tours and samples.Portland has tons of fantastic restaurants and bakeries and of course the farmers market if you are there on that day.Bath Iron Works is impressive.Freeport has LLBean,Wicked Whoopies,Simply Divine Brownies and Gritty McDuffs( where a visitor is made to feel like a local).If time allows visit Fort knox and the Penobscot Obsevatory in Prospect, you won't be sorry.In Rockport Farmers Fare is THE place for lunch. When in VT I never miss the Cabot Annex and Cold Hollow Cider right down the Street from Ben & Jerry's.Well I have said far too much lol enjoy your trip yell if you need me....See MoreWill my Florida clothing be suitable for July/Aug in Maine, NH and VT?
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI love both of the suggestions above-- Simon Pearce and the King Arthur tour/class. My nephew went to Norwich University so sister got to tour King Arthur! I believe she loved it but would have to check with her. It's perfect timing -- a beautiful time to travel through Vt and NH.
Of course, you are close to Maine Grains and they also have some great tours/classes as i remember.
An oddball recommendation that friends have been sharing-- Kraemer & Kin Brewery. Now VT and Burlington, in particular, do not suffer for lack of microbreweries but this one has enamored my since I first heard of it. I have been trying to locate their beer for a few years for a gift.
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